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In the past, home owners in the market for new air conditioning equipment were primarily concerned with selecting the best brand and efficiency rating to meet their needs. Now they must make an even more crucial decision: whether to replace their existing system with equipment which uses R22 refrigerant or whether to upgrade to R410A. [more]
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Beware of Dog
The dog may be man's best friend, but he's not always a good friend to man's air conditioning equipment. Dogs love to chew and it's not unusual for dogs to bite through the wire running to an outdoor condenser unit. Some dogs actually get a buzz from the mild shock and will repeat the behavior. While the wiring can easily be repaired by an air conditioning technician, another canine behavior can lead to the permanent demise of your condenser. [more]
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The Air Conditioning Tax Credit
Does it pay to stay cool?
You may have heard that under its Stimulus Package the United States Government is offering an AC Tax Credit of up to $1,500.00 to taxpayers who have high efficiency air conditioning systems installed in their homes between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. This tax credit applies only to those split-system central air conditioners which operate at an efficiency rating of 13 EER or above or at 16 SEER or above. [more]
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Preventing Water Damage
While you can't control the weather, you can reduce the risk of water damage from your air conditioning system. Air conditioners produce an astonishing amount of condensation. Without proper maintenance, that condensation may lead to water damage and can even cause ceilings to cave in. Undetected water damage may also foster the growth of mold.[more]
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Sick Building Syndrome
According to the EPA, indoor levels of air pollutants are two to five times higher than outdoor air pollutants. One reason for this is that indoor air is recycled, trapping pollutants and causing them to build up over time. [more]
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Energy Saving Tips
How Your Air Conditioner Works
How Your Heater Works
How Your Heat Pump Works
Selecting an Air Conditioner
Selecting a Heater
Things to Check When Your Air Conditioner Isn't Cooling
Controlling Mold
Weather
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This Month's Tip
Always remove and discard the plastic wrapper from your disposable air filter before you open the return air grill. If you have already opened the grill and are standing close to it when you remove the plastic wrapper, it may be sucked into your cooling and heating system and could get caught in the fan motor or cause other damage to the equipment.
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Do you remember the last time you changed your air conditioning filter?
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