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Things to keep in mind while picking up an air conditioning contractor

cooldude — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:50:24 +0000

Planning to install an air conditioning unit? Here are some tips to choose an air conditioning contractor effectively. Firstly, make sure that the contractor is an insured and licensed one. Get a written proof for authenticity. It also proves that the agency is well equipped with all the trainings needed to obtain the license.

Always opt for a seasoned contractor. They are more likely to offer a good warranty period and after sale facilities. You can check from the Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau websites. Then, make sure to get the quotation (in writing) and not the estimate. It’s because estimates are likely to vary and may sum up to a huge amount in the end but quotations are fixed rates.

Besides, the contractor should carry the workmen compensation and liability policy on the employees. It safeguards the homeowner if something happens to the contractor while working in your home. Also check the company testimonials before finalization.

Eco-friendly air-conditioning

cooldude — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:52:55 +0000

Air-conditioners are a must for summers. One can’t imagine living through the summer heat without a good air-conditioning system. As per scientific knowledge, we all know that the normal air conditioners emit carbon dioxide which in turn repels the ozone layer. This in turn increases the greenhouse effects thereby harming the environment. But in 21st century everything is possible, even eco-friendly air-conditioning.

Scientists and experts have come up with an eco- responsive cooling system that doesn’t damage the ozone layer. These kinds of air-conditioners generate through the solar heat.
The technology works like an ordinary conditioning system, only difference it uses the lithium bromides solutions as its cooling liquid. Its other advantage is it requires minimal usage of water.
The solar cooling systems uses improvised absorption mechanisms that can produce cold water at the temperature range of 7º C – 18º C while the outside temperature range is from 33º C -43º C.

Things to be remembered while air conditioning your home

admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:04 +0000

After deciding to air condition your room, there are lots of things to be remembered and planned. The first of that list is selection of a location for the air conditioner to be placed. An area which is shady would preferably be the place where you should fit the same. Also, special care has to be taken to place the air conditioner in the north side of the room simply to make it from the sunrise direction.

The maintenance part of the conditioner is extremely critical since it would rapidly be degraded due to atmospheric interactions. Dirty parts of the conditioner should be cleaned with the help of aerosol cleaner. Special care has to be taken to switch off the conditioner first. Interior coils and exterior coils should be cleaned with a spray cleaner. It is highly recommended to clean or even replace the air condition filters each and every month.