Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioner’
Saturday, August 21st, 2010
If your ceiling fan is the kind that can be operated counterclockwise to force heated air downward in winter, then summer is the time to make an adjustment. Running a ceiling fan clockwise circulates air to help you feel cooler without turning on the A/C.
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
Your air conditioner or heat pump is more than 12 years old.
Consider replacing it with newer, more efficient equipment. And, remember, high efficiency levels begin with ENERGY STAR.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio is an energy efficiency rating for air conditioners. The higher the SEER, the better the energy performance, the more you save. The DOE’s established minimum SEER rating for cooling is 13.00.
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Monday, June 7th, 2010
A chemical that produces a cooling effect while expanding or vaporizing. Most residential air conditioning units contain the standard R-22 refrigerant, or Freon.
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
The part of the air conditioner or heat pump that is located inside the air handler or attached to the furnace. Its primary function is to absorb the heat from the air in your house.
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
A comfort system that pairs an electric heat pump with a gas furnace, providing an energy-efficient alternative to the conventional furnace/air conditioner combination.
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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
The outdoor portion of an air conditioner or heat pump that either releases or collects heat, depending on the time of the year.
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
The part of the outdoor air conditioner or heat pump that compresses and pumps refrigerant to meet household cooling requirements.
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Saturday, May 8th, 2010
The indoor part of an air conditioner or heat pump that moves cooled or heated air throughout the ductwork of your home. An air handler is usually a furnace or a blower coil.
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Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
Ideal for warmer climates, a heat pump is an all-in-one cooling and heating system. During summer months, it works like an air conditioner. It extracts heat from inside your home and transfers it to the outdoor air. When the weather’s cooler, it does the exact opposite, taking heat from outside and moving it inside.
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