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What is the difference between an air conditioner and a heat pump? Are they the same thing? Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioner In many ways, heat pumps are functionally the same as conventional air conditioners. The only real difference is that a heat pump can reverse itself so it can provide heating when needed. So
We don’t realize how many allergens and contaminants we’re breathing when we’re indoors. Although it may seem easier and healthier to breathe inside, our indoor environments can contain pollutant levels many times greater than the levels outdoors. It seems counter-intuitive. You may be thinking—shouldn’t the outdoors be dirtier? I keep my home clean. How could
Lowering the humidity in the home will help you feel more comfortable and keep your home from developing mold problems that can cause health problems and high costs for mold remediation. If you want to avoid frizzy hair, muggy air, difficulties sleeping, mold problems, and distorted wood, learn how to keep your humidity levels within
If your air conditioner isn’t working, one of the first things you want to check is the condenser fan outside. Your condenser fan helps to transfer the heat that is collected by your refrigerant to the outdoor environment. Learn more about how an air conditioner works. Main Causes of a Broken Condenser Fan Loss of
Why does school go so slow but summer vacation so fast? While we may not be able to answer that mystery, we can certainly help you get in the school state of mind by answering the question: How does an air conditioner work? How Does an Air Conditioner Work? There are two laws of physics
It’s no surprise that energy bills go up during heavy use months (summer and winter). But if your utility bills are unusually high and the home never seems to get comfortable, you could have a problem with your air ducts. Ducts that to move air to and from your central HVAC system are notoriously inefficient.
No more thinking about how to program your thermostat. Nest self-learning thermostats make it easy to save money and energy on heating and cooling costs by learning and adapting to your schedule automatically. It also shows you how energy is used in your home and sends cute cues to save even more. Most people aren’t
Today’s home buyers are savvy shoppers, with a list of features they want to find in the home they ultimately decide to purchase. Because of this, home owners who want to sell, often have to make careful decisions about any upgrades and renovations that may need to be done. Since buyers are sure to want