Archive for the 'Heat Pump Research' Category

Air Conditioner Filters Tutorial

Monday, July 31st, 2006

Copyright 2006 Raymond Burton One of the most important things to maintain on your new cooling unit is the air conditioner filter. Dirt and debris in the filter will reduce the air flow and thus the effectiveness of your conditioning unit. Once your air conditioners filtering unit becomes very clogged with dirt and debris, those [...]

Cool your home for less

Monday, July 31st, 2006

by Martin Lukac You can save on your summertime cooling costs. And you don’t have to resort to only turning your air conditioning on when it gets unbearable. In many parts of the country, air conditioning is essential. You simply cannot exist without it — the heat can be extremely dangerous. If you cannot afford [...]

A Better Refrigerant For Air Conditioners And The Environment

Friday, June 23rd, 2006

by Ed Beatty Most air-conditioners and heat pumps sold around the world use a refrigerant called R-22. Emissions of R-22 are considered by some experts to be a significant factor in depleting the ozone layer that protects animals and people from harmful rays from the sun. Families now have the choice to ask for an [...]

Ceiling Fans…Why Use Them?

Thursday, June 15th, 2006

By Michael Russell Fans have been used for centuries to create air-flow and comfort humanity during hot weather.  Do you know that if used properly, fans may also comfort during cold weather?  It’s true!  Hot air rises.  This is a fact and an attribute of nature, of which most people are already aware.  Of course, [...]

Air Conditioner Reviews

Thursday, June 15th, 2006

By Kent Pinkerton Air Conditioner Reviews usually take BTU and EER numbers into account. BTU stands for British Thermal Units, and these numbers can range from 5,000 to 18,000. The higher the BTU of an air conditioner, the more powerful it is at cooling. But it also increases the cost of the air conditioner. Normally, [...]