Two tips for those who need air conditioning systems installed on their commercial premises

If your commercial property has been feeling far too warm lately and you've decided to get an air conditioner fitted, you should follow the tips below. Opt for ceiling vents instead of floor vents if your property gets a lot of foot traffic If you have opted for ducted air conditioning, the HVAC contractor who has been assigned this air conditioning installation job will ask you where you want them to install the system's vents. Read More 

Why You Should Never Be Complacent When It Comes to Your Gas Heating System

If you have a gas heating system at home, when was the last time that you had it checked? It may appear to be working perfectly and providing you with all the heat that you need, but if you believe in the adage that you should "let sleeping dogs lie," then you may be setting yourself up for a problem. Why is it important for you to schedule a service visit as soon as possible and what are some of the tell-tale signs that show you may have trouble ahead? Read More 

Understanding How Your Commercial Split System Air Conditioning Works

The first thing you need to know about split air conditioning systems is that they comprise of two main units: A condensing unit and an air handling unit. There is also a refrigerant, which is the whole system's working fluid. Where Does the Air Conditioning Process Start? The process starts in the air handling unit, where the refrigerant, under high pressure, is throttled to the evaporator. It is then heated to a boiling point by heat drawn from the medium surrounding the evaporator, which can be water or air. Read More 

Top 5 Telltale Signs Your Air Conditioning Ducts Need Cleaning

Ducted air conditioning is very effective at climate control for indoor spaces. Regularly cleaning the ductwork is part of the best practices for proper maintenance of this type of air conditioning. Cleaning the ducts in a ducted air conditioning system improves the efficiency of the system and helps extend its useful life. With these and other benefits in perspective, you want to make sure you get cleaning. How, then, do you know it is time to clean out your ducts? Read More 

Is your town house much hotter upstairs than downstairs? Here are several reasons why

There are many different benefits of owning a town house. They're often larger and have more room to move about. You also get to enjoy more privacy and beautiful views from upstairs windows. However, the summer season can be challenging for town home owners. You may find that the upstairs space is much hotter than downstairs, causing you to rack up high cooling costs. In addition to the obvious reason that warm air rises and warms up your second floor much more than downstairs, there are other contributing factors to this problem. Read More