Air conditioning is an energy-intensive technology. It uses a lot of power to keep your home cool. But how much energy is that? It depends on a number of factors, including: The size of your home The size of the air conditioner The temperature outside The quality of your insulation The Ideal Case First, let’s…
Read MoreThe history of swamp coolers may go back as far as 6000 years and stretch to the opposite side of the Earth. That’s because this technology is incredibly intuitive, effective, and efficient. Wherever people are looking to cool themselves efficiently, this technology comes up, sometimes passed down directly, and other times developed independently because it…
Read MoreSwamp coolers are a powerful technology that are able to dramatically cool the air with very low energy use. But how does this marvelous technology actually work? It’s very simple, really: it takes energy to evaporate water. By taking that energy from the air, an evaporative cooler reduces the temperature of the air. Of course,…
Read MoreIf you are considering getting air conditioning, it probably hasn’t taken you long to realize that there are many different types of AC units. One of the types you have probably come across is “ductless air conditioning.” It’s vital to understand this term to make a decision about what is the best type of air…
Read MoreAre you considering installing air conditioning in your home or workspace? Perhaps you have no cooling option, and you’re tired of relying on fans to try to make the space livable or workable. To make this decision, you want to have a good idea about how much it will cost to install air conditioning. The…
Read MoreAir conditioning is supposed to make us more comfortable. Usually, it works. However, there are some times when air conditioning can lead to significant discomfort. Many people report that they experience a sore throat after spending time in an air-conditioned environment. Can air conditioning cause a sore throat? Yes. This is usually because the air…
Read MoreWith rising heat around the country, including some excessive heat in unexpected parts of the country, more people than ever are considering getting an air conditioning unit. Of course, this means that people are asking many questions about air conditioners, including how much they cost. The problem is that it’s not a simple question to…
Read MoreYour air conditioner is supposed to protect you from the summer heat. Your air conditioner turns on, and it is blowing air, possibly hot air. So why isn’t it cooling your house? There are many potential reasons why your air conditioner isn’t cooling, which might require solutions that are either simple and inexpensive or might…
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that air conditioning can be a life-saver. The recent heat dome event over the Pacific Northwest shows how deadly high heat can be without air conditioning. While air conditioning might help you avoid heatstroke, it can also come with some risks of its own. People who spend much or all of their…
Read MoreIt’s spring, and across the country, temperatures are already spiking. It’s time to start thinking about cooling solutions to make it easier to work, play, and just live when the air gets hot outside. The two leading solutions for your home, work, or outdoor areas are evaporative coolers (sometimes referred to as swamp coolers) and…
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