Category Archives: Air Conditioning

Ask Good Questions, Get Good Answers When Interviewing An HVAC Contractor

By Raj Rai | Published: October 26, 2011

Searching for a heating and cooling contractor is a monotonous task. There are so many listings that it can seem impossible to decide which company will work best for you. Start by asking for recommendations from your friends and family, a step that should narrow your search. Then, meet with each contractor individually to see [...]

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Put the Brakes on Air Leaks, and Stop Energy Loss in Your Home

By Raj Rai | Published: October 5, 2011

Your air-conditioning system and furnace work hard to keep your family comfortable, but do you know if they are working harder than they need to? According to Energy Star, the average home can lose as much as 20 percent of the total conditioned air heating and cooling systems generate to air leaks in the home. [...]

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Areas Of Impact That Increase Efficiency Of Your Home

By Raj Rai | Published: September 30, 2011

During the summer, energy use can be at its peak from running the air conditioner day and night. The amount of energy your system uses to cool your home depends on the efficiency of your air conditioning equipment and the condition of your home. Undertaking an energy audit of your home will identify areas of [...]

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Are My Heating And Cooling Needs Influenced By Degree Days? Find Out How To Assess Efficiency

By Raj Rai | Published: September 21, 2011

What’s a degree day? It’s a unit of measurement that reflects the energy required to cool or heat your home. There are two main types of degree days: cooling degree days and heating degree days. Share and Enjoy:

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Heat-Pump Options For Ohio’s Climate: If You’re Upgrading Systems, Try Air-Source

By Raj Rai | Published: September 13, 2011

You can lower your energy consumption and your monthly utility costs by using an air-source heat pump. These units provide up to three times more heat energy than the electricity they consume. That’s because instead of converting fuel to heat, they transfer already-existing heat from one place to another. Air-source heat pumps can work efficiently [...]

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Cooling Lingo You Should Know When Upgrading Air-Conditioning Systems

By Raj Rai | Published: September 8, 2011

When considering an upgrade for your air conditioner, your initial research may bring you up against all kinds of unfamiliar terminology and industry jargon. It can be confusing for a newcomer to the world of heating and cooling: What in the world is a SEER, for example, and what does it have to do with [...]

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The Cooling Season In Northeast Ohio May Be Near The End, But Preventive Maintenance Should Not Be Ignored

By Raj Rai | Published: September 6, 2011

Though summer’s end is in sight in Northeast Ohio, this is no time to abandon your hardworking air conditioner. As fall and winter approach, an A/C tuneup will help protect you through the season’s end and ensure your system is ready to go next year. Share and Enjoy:

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Summer’s End Is Around The Corner: Use These Operational Tips To Advance Your Air-Conditioning System

By Raj Rai | Published: September 2, 2011

Summer may be ending soon, but many of us are still relying on our air conditioning systems. To make sure your A/C stays running through the end of summer and is ready to start again next year, follow these operational tips — they’ll also help you conserve energy. Share and Enjoy:

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Heading Out On Vacation? Use A Programmable Thermostat To Monitor Your Home’s Temperature

By Raj Rai | Published: August 24, 2011

Programmable thermostats are relatively inexpensive tools that give you greater control over your home’s temperature — and therefore your energy consumption — even when you’re on vacation. Share and Enjoy:

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Three Factors That Show Why You Should Choose Energy Star Equipment

By Raj Rai | Published: August 20, 2011

When shopping for new heating and cooling equipment, it is smart to look for the Energy Star label. The U.S. government puts the seal on equipment that conserves energy and protects the environment. An Energy Star-certified air conditioner built today, for example, can cool a home at a significantly lower energy cost than an A/C [...]

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