In the US, we spend about $350 million per year cooling our homes collectively. For reference, that’s the equivalent of 6 billion pounds of greenhouse gas. And it would take almost 600 thousand cars to equal that environmental impact in a year. What’s your little piece of this cost? Whether you’re more concerned about saving money or saving the environment or […]
Continue readingWithout central air conditioning, summer heat can seem murderous, but to install a central air system is costly. Outside of central air conditioning, however, you will be faced with the question of portable A/C vs. window A/C. Each option has its strengths and weaknesses to consider. Additionally, portable A/C may be better for some and […]
Continue readingOne of the best ways to decide on a portable air conditioner is to base it on size. But, you may be asking yourself, what size portable air condition should I get? The answer to that question relies on a number of contributing factors. You will want to purchase the correct size portable air conditioner […]
Continue readingWhen choosing an air conditioner, the energy efficiency rating can be a major deciding factor. There are a number of benefits to them, but, are portable air conditioners more energy efficient than alternatives? One reason to be concerned with energy efficiency is certainly the environment. A lower efficiency means you are using more electricity and […]
Continue readingWhen the temperature climbs in the summer, you may feel like you are willing to spend any amount on a decent air conditioner. There are a number of great affordable options, though. The best affordable air conditioner is out there, you just have to know how to look. Before you begin your search, it is […]
Continue readingPortable air conditioners can cool a space up to 500 square feet without the added difficulty of installation. But, how does a portable air conditioner work? The simplest answer is that it works basically like any other air conditioner style. A traditional window air conditioner works by sucking air over an evaporator and expelling the […]
Continue readingIt can be a hassle installing your air conditioners at the beginning of the summer. On top of that, some air conditioners are so noisy that they make normal conversation or sleeping near impossible. A quiet portable air conditioner will remedy these complaints. It can be difficult to find a quiet portable air conditioner at […]
Continue readingA window air conditioner, also called a room air conditioner, is designed to cool a single room. This type of air conditioner is more convenient and easier to install than a central air conditioning system, which would require a lot of ducting. This is perhaps a great option if you only want to cool a single room […]
Continue readingA central air conditioner is either a split-system or comes as an AC unit. A split-system central air conditioner contains a condenser and a compressor, located within an outdoor metal cabinet, while the evaporator is in an indoor panel. How do central air conditioners circulate air? Cool air is circulated through a system of supply and return ducts. […]
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