When in the market for a new air conditioner, it’s important to know your options. You’ll hear a lot about energy efficiency and sizing, and you’ll also hear about compressor operation speeds. Is a single-stage air conditioner better than a variable speed A/C? What about...
Many homeowners are not aware that the R22 refrigerant (Freon) used in older air conditioners is on its way out—the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned production of this ozone-depleting coolant in 2010 and by 2020, it will not be available anywhere, at any price. When It...
If you don’t have central air conditioning—or even if you do, but still have a room that’s always too hot—you may think your only hope for surviving a heat wave is a window air conditioner. Not anymore! Ductless split systems are gaining popularity as an...
The inner workings of your home can be a bit of a mystery, which is how household myths begin and gain strength. Most are harmless, but some can cost you time and money. For sound advice, go to a pro like the ones at Cliff...
Since warm weather is just around the corner, you’ll need your air conditioning soon. If you haven’t already arranged your air conditioning clean & check, be sure to schedule one. A clean, inspected system is a safe and efficient system. 37 percent more energy: Dirt and...
