Air-conditioning, the control of temperature, humidity, purity, and motion of air in an enclosed space, independent of outside conditions. An early method of cooling air as practiced in India was to hang wet grass mats over windows where they cooled inco
Friedrich Air Conditioning recommends an extra 4,000 BTUs for a kitchen. If you search online, there are a few 25,000+ BTU window AC units, but they're expensive and hard to find in stock. For very large spaces, it often makes more sense to install two or more lesser powerful AC un...
Central AC is Ideal for whole-house cooling, while room ACs are suitable for cooling single rooms. Evaporative coolers are most effective in dry climates. There is no definitive answer: your best air conditioning system will depend on your unique circumstances, budget, and climate. When deciding...
Mediterranean regions, which might seem reasonable given the city’s warm climate, but the leakiness of the buildings imposes a load on air conditioning, which is required for many of the warmer months. Energy efficiency in buildings is important to Hong Kong, as air conditioning accounted for ...
Until a few weeks ago, there was no air conditioning in my Palo Alto house. That’s because during the time we’ve lived here, the weather has been mild enough. Sure, there have always been a few days a year when it got too hot for comfort, but my wife and I could deal with th...
Since all of the conditioning is done in one unit, portable units are really noisy compared to their alternatives. Most portable air conditioning units have wheels attached at the bottom. They are also lightweight and can be easily moved from one room to another, depending on your needs. Port...
My family and I booked an apartment in Bangkok for two weeks. I paid with my boyfriend’s credit card and checked in around midnight after I got the key from the owner. I checked everything in the apartment and found that the air conditioning in my bedroom was not working. I reported...
Test Editor Brad Ford has spent most of his life using tools to fix, build, or make things. Growing up he worked on a farm, where he learned to weld, repair, and paint equipment. From the farm he went to work at a classic car dealer, repairing and servicing Rolls Royces, Bentleys...
In the realm of home comfort, air conditioning systems are the unsung heroes, working tirelessly to maintain your desired temperature. However, one aspect of their performance often goes unnoticed until it becomes impossible to ignore: the noise. From gentle hums to mysterious clunks and rattles,...
Conditioning the Clay: Knead your clay with slightly wet hands to eliminate air bubbles and achieve a smooth consistency. Texturing: Use everyday objects like lace, leaves, or stamps to imprint textures onto your clay creations. Joining Pieces: Score the surfaces to be joined, apply slip (a ...