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Hot Seattle Doesn’t Use Much Air Conditioning

Air conditioners are flying off the shelves in the Pacific Northwest this year as the area experiences record high temperatures. The often balmy summer weather that the area is known for seems to have magically morphed into that of the stifling Southeast. This has become a stark truth in Seattle, where Home Depot can barely [...]

5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Did you know that the air in your office or home could have more pollution than the air outside? If you want to breathe easier – and safer – take a look at these five simple ways AC World recommends you work to improve your indoor air quality. 1. Keep your whole house clean There are tons [...]

Boost Your Air Conditioning Efficiency

The hot summer months are upon us and for most people in the U.S. now is the time to get those air conditioners on and running. Many people assume that keeping their homes and offices cool means enormous electric bills, but the reality is that there are many ways to make sure you’re running your [...]

Effective Ways to Detect Air Leaks in Your A/C Unit

Is your house not staying as cool as it used to? Are your energy costs on the rise for seemingly no reason? If so, a slow air leak could be the culprit. In our extensive experience at AC-World, we’ve learned a thing or two about how you can quickly and easily detect air leaks in [...]

Avoiding Air Conditioner Repair Scams

With the high temperatures of this summer, there will be an increasing need for air conditioners. Unfortunately, with that, there will also be an increasing number of people trying to scam you on air conditioner repairs. Star News Online addresses this in a recent article titled “Avoid air conditioner repair scams.” According to the author of [...]

Heatwave Strikes Oregon

In places like Oregon, the summer is looking to be hotter than it has been in many years. As a result, air conditioners are in increasing demand. KATU News explores this in a recent article titled “First hot weekend means a rush on air conditioning units.” Stephen Mayer of KATU News writes, “When the temperatures hover [...]

Extreme Heat is No Match for Your Air Conditioner

Summers are seemingly getting warmer and warmer. This summer is no different. The difference between having a quality air conditioning system and not having one could be the difference between being able to function and living in misery. Scorching hot weather also presents the problem of stopping your air conditioner from running correctly. WBAL TV [...]

Are your Allergies Affected by Your Air Conditioner?

It’s finally here: summer! There’s lots to get excited about – kids out of school, longer days, and plenty of exciting summer festivals, but for those of us who suffer from allergies it can be a blessing in disguise. Many people don’t realize that some simple changes to their air conditioning system can help prevent [...]

Air Conditioning Improves Productivity and Technology

Conventional wisdom tells us not to run our air conditioners more than we have to. The idea is to conserve energy at all costs. However, it’s not always that black and white. For example, in order to make sure air conditioners are running cold in some cars, you need to run the systems for a [...]

Getting ready for summer

If you have a home or are a landlord, there are a number of things that you can do to ensure that your home or building is prepared for the summer. While the summer is often a relaxing and fun time, the heat and weather of the season can bring their own issues with them [...]