Compared to units made some years back, air conditioners are becoming more energy effective, noiseless, and easier to mount and maintain. Below are the main brands of air conditioners, with their advantages and disadvantages.

1. Window mounted

It is the most common type of air conditioners and has units that shortly glide into openings of double-hung windows. If your house is situated in a place with a moderate temperature, you can purchase a unit for cooling only or a unit for either cooling or heating, for additional heat.

Advantages: the window-mounted air conditioner is inexpensive. Easy to install and a lot of them work with the already installed wiring in your house.

Disadvantages: window mounted are originally designed for windows that are double hung. It is advisable to take away the units come end of the season if you stay in the north.

Prices: To cool a 100 square-foot room … read full article

According to HVAC experts, air conditioning and heating will take around 43% of your home’s monthly utility bill. Well, due to this fact, below are few ways you could use to reduce the cost of energy this summer.

1. Shading Your Home

It is a fact that a majority of heat that accumulates inside a home comes directly from the sun through the windows as well as onto the roof. As such, planting leafy trees around your house will break the sun rays from getting in the house. The aim is to shadow your AC. Through this technique, you have the power to improve your air conditioner’s efficiency up to 10%, and this is according to the same research paper.

2. Protecting Your Windows

Did you know that a mesh-like window or solar screen has the power to intercept up to 70% of solar energy before the sun rays reach … read full article

Ever since the air conditioner was accidentally invented in the late 1800’s people have been trying to modify and improve upon it. Part of the reason they wanted to do this was to capitalize on the profits to be made from this appliance that has made life so comfortable for millions of people. Although there are several different kinds of air conditioners available in the marketplace only three of those are widely popular for home use. Here is an overview of the three major types of air conditioners.

Window Air conditioner

What can you say about these types of air conditioners except they are an oldie but goodie. They were the type of air conditioner that made it affordable for everyone to own one. Part of the reason they became so popular was not only because they were affordable but they were also easy to install. All you had to … read full article

Aesthetics are important in today’s real estate market and hardwood flooring is one of the most attractive aesthetic features any home can present. Despite the elegant appearance, hardwood is an unpleasantly cold type of flooring and can be very uncomfortable during winter months. Of course, there is the option of heating the flooring to eliminate this discomfort; however, hardwood is often prone to warping if not heated in the correct manner. To avoid these problems and enjoy attractive wooden flooring, this article will provide some information on how to manage heating and air conditioning systems effectively for your flooring needs.

Comfort or Aesthetic?

Is aesthetic appeal worth discomfort? Do you really want to pull on woolen socks every time you need the bathroom or walk across the room for a glass of water? More often than not the answer is no; but, how do you go merging comfort with hardwood … read full article