How to choose a central air conditionerJames Dulley
A central air conditioner cools with an outdoor compressor and condenser coil connected to an indoor furnace fitted with an evaporator coil.©Don Vandervort, HomeTips Refrigerant circulates through copper tubing that runs between the evaporator and the condenser. This refrigerant receives and release...
Air filters play an important role in your air conditioning unit’s function. This large, flat pleated element traps dust, dirt, pollen and other airborne particles, keeping them from moving through your system. In addition to helping your AC operate more efficiently, by removing potential allerge...
In contemporary homes, ducted air systems are the most common type of central heating and cooling. If your home has an air conditioner, heat pump, or furnace, it is a ducted air system. There are two main types: forced-air and gravity. Central AC delivers conditioned air to the entire ...
Pros of portable air conditioner Cons of portable air conditioner A portable unit is easy to install. You don’t even need to call a professional and can do it all yourself. You need to find an exit for the hose and install it using the toolkit that comes with the unit. Since all ...
Actually, an air conditioner is very similar to another appliance in your home -- the refrigerator. Air conditioners don't have the exterior housing a refrigerator relies on to insulate its cold box. Instead, the walls in your home keep cold air in and hot air out. Let's move on to ...
Central air conditioning systems have condensate drip pans that collect excess water that is created when heat and moisture are pulled from the air. If you have this kind of unit, you should know how to replace the drip pan in a central air conditioner. Thelocation of the air conditioner dr...
Well, that’s exactly how you’ll feel when you regularly maintain your air conditioner through servicing. It is budget-friendly, since you won’t have to wait for a much worse issue to be identified, as well as avoid worry in an unexpected situation. Just imagine you have a house full...
Central air conditioner main unit filter replacement method: 1. Close the oil filter first, and the gate valves at both ends. Use the air hose to exhaust the gas into the barrel. At first do not hit so open exhaust valve, slowly increase. ...
How Big A Unit Should I Buy? An air conditioner's cooling ability is measured inBTUs(British Thermal Units) per hour, in tons. It’s important to select the right sized unit, for both economical and efficiency concerns. An inadequate air conditioner will not cool your home on a particular...