Many scientists believe that greenhouse gases deplete the ozone layer and all HVAC systems release these harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. This is true whether they are central cooling systems, portable air conditioners or window-mounted ACs. The ozone layer is responsible for protecting the Earth’s surface from harmful UV radiation in sunlight. As the ozone…
It can be hard to beat the heat in the summertime, and for those who want to install a portable air conditioner in their home, you will need directions on how to install a window air conditioner, a few simple tools and supplies, and the ability to follow a few directions. You should do just…
Legionnaires’ Disease can be caused by the bacteria, legionella. This bacteria can be found occurring naturally in the environment. It is partial to water, especially warm water, in areas like aesthetic fountains, hot water heaters, and whirlpools. This disease can be deadly in up to 30 percent of patients who contract it. According to the…
The Air & Heating Guru recommends cleaning air conditioning coils on a regular basis to ensure your AC operates flawlessly with high efficiency. Since these devices are involved in filtration, movement and cooling of air, they are often exposed to a lot of dust, pollen and smoke among other types of airborne particles. These impurities…
Heat exchanges are used in a wide range of appliances that we use in our daily lives including but not limited to furnaces, chillers, air conditioners, condensers and boilers. They are also widely used in manufacturing and processing sectors to cool air compressors, extruders, oil pumps and food processing equipment and among cooling and heating…
Are you considering placing window tinting on your home windows to reduce the amount of sunlight and heat that is entering your home? Adding window tinting film is a simple, cheap and effective way of conserving energy and keeping excessive heat out of the home, but is just one of the ways of achieving this.…
Skylights are beautiful additions to any home, office, or industrial building, though skylights can offer a great many other positive benefits. Not only to skylights add aesthetic value to an interior, but you can expect to benefit from a skylight installation in the following ways: Reduced Lighting Energy Consumption Just as energy efficient windows in…
Rain gutters may seem like they are an outdated addition to modern houses, but the truth is that rain gutters still serve the important purpose that they were originally designed for: to channel rainwater off of the roof and prevent roof damage, to adequately channel the rainwater to a drainage area instead of letting water…
Everyone who uses propane should be knowledgeable about how to properly handle and store it. This applies to workplace as well as residential properties. Propane is a dangerous gas, therefore one should handle it with care and caution. The very first thing that you should familiarize yourself with is the smell of propane, this way…
Staying warm during a cold winter night is a lot harder than just grabbing a bunch of quilts or tapping up the thermometer. Being warm is a major part of being comfortable, and it’s fully possible to have the heat too high (drying out the air and making you uncomfortable) while cold air drafts into…
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