Refrigerant is a trade name used to refer to a wide range of industrial chemicals known as chlorofluorocarbons. However, its wide use raises serious health concerns. refrigerant comes in form of colorless, non-flammable liquids and gases mainly used in making fluorocarbon resins and lubricants, as well as a refrigerant in cooling systems and as a […]
How Is The Efficiency Of Heating And Cooling Equipment Measured?
Heating and cooling units are standard features in almost every building in the US. However, these units play some part in the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere every year. Since it is impossible to live in houses that do not have HVAC units especially in winter, an effective way of reducing greenhouse gases […]
Ways To Increase Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency
The average central air conditioning system consumes a lot of energy, accounting for over half your utility bills. This means that consumers can save a lot of money if they find ways to make their air conditioning system more energy efficient. The following are 4 ways to increase air conditioning efficiency without spending any money. […]
5 Home Cooling Myths
As temperatures rise over summer, most people are going to be looking for ways to cut down on their utility bills. However, before making any changes to your home, it pays to be aware of a few air conditioning myths to prevent you from going astray. Fans keep a room cool Unlike popular belief, fans […]
Is A Programmable Thermostat Worth It?
Almost from the moment they hit the stores, programmable thermostats have been touted as huge money savers, allowing energy savings of as much as 10 to 30 percent on home heating a cooling costs. Many consumers, however, have not realized these savings, and some have even claimed their energy costs have risen with the installation […]
