Looking for an inexpensive impressive air conditioner that will save on your energy bills? The Coleman HVAC line of air conditioners is among the most efficient in the market presently and they are made to last. The air cons boast of (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) SEER ratings of up to 20 and have a high […]
An Armstrong air conditioning is every homeowner’s and office worker’s dream. It is one of the few pieces of home equipment that you can trust to keep you as cool as you need to be. The Armstrong air conditioning has numerous attractive features. Our full review awaits below. Armstrong Air Conditioning Overview The Armstrong air […]
This Amana PTAC Guide is a detailed review of Amana packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps. You’ll find Amana PTAC reviews and top models, technical specifications for the units and pros and cons of Amana packaged terminal ACs compared to other HVAC options. You can also read our Amana AC review. While you can […]
This Goodman AC guide provides performance and technical specifications for the five Goodman models, efficiency ratings and the pros and cons of choosing Goodman. Goodman started making air conditioners in 1982. It quickly gained impressive market share with low prices and excellent warranties. On the other hand, there have always been concerns about Goodman quality, […]
This Trane AC guide provides information you can use to compare Trane to other brands you’re considering and select the right unit for your home. We provide an overview of the Trane AC lineup including some of the top models and the pros and cons of Trane air conditioners. Trane AC Reviews Trane is one […]
Choosing the Right Air Conditioning Service: Comfort or Misery The air conditioner is a vital part of our homely existence. It has multiple functions that keep us happy and comfortable, which include cooling, heating, dehumidifying, and cleaning the air of possibly dangerous particles. Therefore, when it breaks down, immediate action must be taken, to ensure […]
DO CEILING FANS HELP LOWER ELECTRIC AND A/C BILLS? By Betty Stephens Ceiling fans can cut back excessive use of your home’s air conditioning and heating unit and use 5% less energy. They use about the same energy as a 100-watt light bulb. The Department of Energy says YES. The Department of Energy’s Energy Information […]
What Does an HVAC Tech Do? By Betty Stephens HVAC Professionals HVAC technicians are professionals in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning service and support. They can be an independent contractor or employed by a company that specializes in climate control solutions. They work in residential homes, schools, hospitals, office buildings, or factories. Their […]
Heating, Cooling Submarines By Betty Stephens Heating Submarines A submarine is mostly all metal, and metal is an excellent conductor of heat. The surface area of a submarine is large. The ocean is filled with convection currents, caused by the sub’s motion. This makes the heat transfer between submarine and ocean an active process. The […]
Thomas Midgley, Jr By Betty Stephens Inventor of Freon and Leaded Gas Thomas Midgley, Jr. (May 18, 1889 to November 2, 1944) was an American mechanical engineer and chemist. He was a key figure in a team of chemists, led by Charles F. Kettering, that developed the tetraethyl lead (TEL) additive to gasoline as well […]
EPA to Ban More 'Unacceptable' Refrigerants By Betty Stephens EPA Action A list of refrigerants unacceptable by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grew by leaps and bounds on July 10, when EPA proposed to prohibit the use of certain chemicals that significantly contributes to climate change. The EPA’s action is to reduce emissions of hydro […]
HVACR Contracting Business.com Magazine’s 70th Anniversary By Betty Stephens In June Contracting Business.com trade magazine celebrated its 70th birthday. It was 70 years ago that Cleveland-area publisher Irving B. Hexter created this publication to serve the refrigeration industry. He called it, "The Refrigeration Industry," In 1949, The Refrigeration Industry’s name was changed for the first […]
