Archive for the Cooling Category

04.9.2009

Replacing Air Conditioner. What to Replace?

Boris Sherman asked: So, your air conditioner has finally quit. A technician found that the condenser (aka outdoor unit), needs to be replaced. The other main part – the evaporator - is still OK, so you’re tempted to just replace the condenser. Don’t do it.Let me explain. There are two main parts in an air [...]

04.8.2009

What is a Tent Air Conditioner?

Martin Applebaum asked: Tent air conditioner as its name indicates is a special type of air conditioner, which is inexpensive, portable and easy to use. As it is portable so it can be used anywhere anytime wherever you need fresh cool air, like tents, camps and even in boat or vehicle. When it is hot, [...]

04.8.2009

Problems Encountered with Window Air Conditioners

Barney Garcia asked: Although it is quite a serious investment to install an air conditioner, many of us just plug in the device and forget about any sort of maintenance, until our window air conditioner stops providing the service we have gotten used to. This is the last thing that you should do. Neglecting your [...]

04.7.2009

What could be wrong with my air conditioner in my car?

Erin asked: I have a 97 Buick LeSabre Custom, and the air conditioner blows out warm/hot air, even when it’s on max a/c. What might need to be done to it, and how much could it cost?air conditioner service

04.7.2009

Why doesn’t my portable air conditioner get cool enough? How much does it cost to fix these things?

JW asked: I bought a portable air conditioner second hand (this probably teaches me not to go for a deal!). It gets a bit cool, but not enough to cool an entire room. On top of that, it doesn’t take humidity out of the air. Does anyone know if there’s something I may have done [...]

04.6.2009

Options For Air Conditioners

Liz Wood asked: A cool house is a popular thing for people to look forward to on hot, humid summer days. As beautiful as summer is, the heat quickly wears you down and one of the best ways to cool down and relax from the impact of the sun is to walk into a home [...]

04.6.2009

How do I keep my upstairs rooms cool without a air conditioner?

Dia asked: I live in New England where it doesn’t normally get that hot, but this year it’s already in the 90’s and its only May. I need to keep the rooms upstairs cool without use of an air conditioner. Every room has a fan and we have coverered up all the windows with dark [...]

04.6.2009

Can window air conditioner be installed with any kind of window? My window is slides left to right to close?

JL asked: Can window air conditioner be installed with any kind of window? My window is slides left to right to close. what’s a good brand for window a/c?air conditioner

04.6.2009

Evaporative Air Conditioners

Barney Garcia asked: When we talk about air conditioners we generally talk in terms of a device which is going to cool the surrounding air and provide us comfort. Some may also think dehumidifying as an additional function of the device. Although this may be true for a great extent of air conditioners, it must [...]

04.5.2009

How can I make a horizontal window work with a window air conditioner?

DiNoto asked: I want to get a window air conditioner, but my window slides right to left not up an down. Is there a way I could block off the open space above the air conditioner to make it work?furnace install