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Which is best for your household, an air conditioner or a heat pump? Use these pros and cons for each system to decide what’s better.
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Is your air conditioner cooling in short bursts? Here are a few tips and tricks to help solve this short cycling issue.
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As the summer months approach, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your costly utility bills?
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It’s normal for your air conditioner to create some noise when running—that simply means it’s working. Although older units are typically louder than newer ones, all air conditioning noises are not the same.
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You decided to part ways with your old air conditioning (AC) system. It is not always an easy decision to make.
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The air conditioning system in your Las Vegas home is one of your biggest investments and home assets. In order to take care of it properly, as well as to communicate effectively with air conditioning (AC) professionals when needed, it’s good to understand some common air conditioning terminology.
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A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your Nevada home needs at the time. It not only adds to the comfort level of your home but can also lower your energy bills.
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While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Nevada home and how much fuel is wasted. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the unit is. Typically the ratings or percentages you’ll see on new furnaces range from 80 to 100 percent (contingent upon the fuel type of furnace being rated). If a furnace has an AFUE of 80 percent, this means the furnace converts 80 percent of the fuel to heat your house, while the remaining 20 percent is lost, usually out the chimney.
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