Keeping your air conditioner’s outdoor unit protected during the Southwest Ohio winter is pretty simple. You don’t want to wrap your condenser in plastic, because that traps moisture on the inside, and will cause the parts to rust. This can also encourage rodents to use your air conditioner as a nest. While some HVAC contractors don’t […]
Can an Air Conditioner Dehumidify Your Home as Well as You’d Like?
On a typical hot, muggy Dayton summer day or night, a properly sized air conditioner will normally do a pretty good job of keeping your home’s humidity in check. What you’re basically looking for is a relative humidity of 50 percent or lower. Anything higher than this will create problems such as:
High Efficiency A/C Pays for Itself, but There Are Other Benefits as Well
One major benefit of installing a high-efficiency A/C in your Dayton area home is the energy savings. The amount you save on energy each month is a return on the money you invested to install the system, so your new air conditioner should pay for itself over time. Energy savings aren’t the only benefit, however. […]
How an Air Conditioner Works: What all Those Parts Do
Air conditioners make your home comfortable by cooling the air, lowering the humidity, and removing airborne dust and dirt to provide quality air to your rooms. There are two main units to the air conditioner that supply this comfort – the indoor air handler/evaporator and the outdoor condensing unit – with many components inside each […]
Clean A/C Coils: Important for Your System’s Smooth Running
Your air conditioner works hard throughout the hot Southwest Ohio summer to keep you comfortable. Having your A/C coils cleaned as a part of your regular preventive air conditioning maintenance will help ensure your air conditioner works efficiently all summer long to save you money on cooling costs and extend the life of your system.
If You’re A/C Shopping This Summer, Here’s Savvy Advice
With the many different choices in models, sizes and prices, A/C shopping can feel a bit stressful. Unlike buying a small appliance, like a humidifier or microwave, an air conditioner has a big impact on the comfort of your home and your energy costs. In order to upgrade to the best A/C, always consider the […]
Why Matching Units of Your Split System A/C Precisely Matters
The outside condensing unit of your split system A/C starts acting up, but the indoor evaporator/air handler is running fine – what do you do? While you may feel tempted to simply replace the outdoor unit with a new one, doing so could lead to costly problems down the line. By taking the time to […]
Leaning Toward a New A/C Purchase? Let These 7 Benefits Persuade You
Is the air conditioner in your Dayton area home leaving you uncomfortable while costing you what seems like a small fortune in energy bills? Maybe it has broken, and now you’re left deciding if you should have it repaired, or just replace it altogether. When facing a possible repair of your system, remember to follow […]
Fix These Common Air Conditioner Problems Before Summer Arrives
Summers in the Dayton area are typically hot and muggy, so it’s important that your air conditioning system be at peak operating efficiency before our weather starts heating up. To ensure that your A/C keeps you comfortably cool this season, review these common air conditioner problems, and if your cooling system is experiencing any of them, […]
Reaching Your A/C's SEER Depends on These 4 Factors
Summer’s nearly here in Southwest Ohio, and it’s time to turn on the air conditioner. Before the season gets too hot, it’s a good idea to take a look at the efficiency of your A/C and consider servicing or replacing it if necessary. A good measure of efficiency is the A/C’s SEER rating, which is an […]
