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Air Conditioning, Through the Ages—Part Two: Modernization

After centuries of trial and error, humans were able to progress from using large quantities of imported or manufactured ice on to more sophisticated ways to maintain cool indoor temperatures during hot weather. The most dramatic progress humans have made in air conditioning technology came during the early 20th century, and would not have been [...]

Don’t Undersize Your Return Air Openings

A duct is a duct, right? It’s just an opening, usually covered by a decorative or utilitarian grill of some sort, that allows air to travel from a source — such as a furnace or central air conditioning system – to wherever the treated air is needed: Living areas, group-use spaces, even indoor stadiums.Not quite.While [...]

Air Conditioning, Through the Ages—Part One

Though the phrase “air conditioner” conjures up images of modern electric-powered appliances, the need for indoor temperature control is centuries old. There is evidence to show that the human practice of air conditioning has existed for almost two millennia—here’s a look at the human air conditioning timeline. The earliest known air conditioner dates to 2nd century [...]

A/C Options for Older Houses

Trying to determine your best options for installing air conditioning into an older home can involve a great deal more than simply trying to figure out how to cool a structure that was built before ducts were commonplace. Some homes equipped with the necessary central ductwork may present other problems, such as little to no space [...]

Should I Recharge My Car’s Air Conditioning?

When air conditioning units of practically any variety are properly maintained and installed, they can run smoothly for years, often needing little more than a yearly checkup and some common-sense TLC to stay in top condition. Many people have become accustomed to changing an A/C unit’s air filter all by themselves. Still other feel comfortable [...]

Hiding Your Outdoor A/C Unit

Whether you live in a densely populated neighborhood where noise carries, or whether you simply want to cover up what amounts to an eyesore, fencing off your central outdoor A/C unit can provide a number of benefits as well as some headaches. Here’s what you need to know: First, consult the instructions that came with your outdoor [...]

Missouri Group Donates Air Conditioners to Needy Families

In the sweltering summer months in much of the world, a lack of home air conditioning is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a hazard. Research has proven that households without air conditioning are more susceptible than those with AC units to illness, insomnia, dehydration, and heatstroke during hot and humid weather. Families in hot climates [...]

Is Smart Air Conditioning the Way of the Future?

The exponential rise in technological advances this century has created demand for all kinds of new gadgets, software, and appliances. It has also led to the creation of entirely new breeds of older devices. The latest trend in high-end air conditioning is the smart air conditioner—a highly efficient device which will adjust thermostat controls in [...]

Air Conditioning and Humidity Control

High levels of humidity can do more than prompt people to utter that timeless truth, “It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity!”A highly humid house can also give rise to an even more oppressive problem – the appearance of mold. In fact, when the humidity levels in your house or apartment get too high, [...]

Adjusting to Your Hotel’s Air Conditioning

During a recent summer trip to the Provence region of France – an area known for its vineyards, rustic farmhouses and generally laid-back atmosphere – a group of travelers found themselves checking in to their hotel around 10:00 p.m. local time.While the temperature earlier in the day had been characterized as “unseasonably warm” for that [...]