Air Conditioners Do Not Make Cold Air

Did you know that air conditioners cannot make cold air? Your air conditioner running hard this summer in Houston and Spring, Texas does not make cold air. Instead, it takes heat out of the air to cool your home or office. This simple principle for air conditioning was developed way back in 1902 by Willis Haviland Carrier, the founding father of our partner Carrier Inc. here in Houston, Texas.

A publishing company asked Carrier, who was an electrical engineer, to help get the humidity out of the plant’s air during the summer time. The paper absorbed the moisture making it hard to ink up the paper with text. Carrier figured out how to treat the hot, humid air by blowing it across chilled pipes.

This same AC concept holds true in homes throughout Houston and Spring today. As the air in your home passes through the coil above or below the furnace, the refrigerant in that coil has a property that allows it to take heat out of the air. So where does the heat go? Outside! Just walk by your air conditioner in the summer and feel the warm to hot air blowing out. That’s the refrigerant collected inside your home blowing out and giving you peace of mind that your Houston air conditioner is working well.

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How To Prepare My AC Unit For The Summer

Hot weather is here, and if you haven't yet had to turn on your air conditioner, you'd better take a look at it first to ensure it will provide the cool air you want. After several months of being turned off, your air conditioner can be a little on the sleepy side, and it's up to you to get it up to speed.

How Often Should I get my AC Unit Inspected?

With warmer weather almost upon us, you might be wondering if it is necessary to have your air conditioning unit checked. Even if your air conditioning unit seems to be working correctly, it is recommended by HVAC manufacturers to have it inspected at least once per year, according to heating and cooling experts. Regular inspections will ensure that it operates at its most efficient level and is working when you need it most.

Why Changing Air Filters is Necessary for Your HVAC Unit

Your HVAC unit connects to every room of your home and deposits air into your home all day. Though your HVAC unit is going to circulate air, having a dirty filter can do a few things that will shorten the life of your unit and contaminate the air in your home.

How to Prepare Your Furnace for the Winter

Winter is quickly approaching, and one of the most important things you can do is to prepare your furnace. Ensure your loved ones and home's safety by making sure your furnace is operating safely and as energy efficient as possible. Don’t wait until it’s cold to discover there is a problem with the furnace. You can hire a professional to check and provide maintenance to the furnace, or if you’re a “do it yourself” type, here are the steps to take.

Indoor Air Pollution and Your Health; The Importance of Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality (IAQ) relates to the quality of air that you are breathing in and aroundyour home or workplace. Indoor air pollutants can affect your health immediately or have long term effects. You can understand and learn how to control some common air pollutants to help lower your health risk and create better indoor air quality.

When Should I Replace My AC Unit?

Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever, no matter how well you take care of it. Undoubtedly, HVAC equipment is no exception to this rule. The longest the average air conditioning unit will last is 15 to 20 years. Therefore, at some point, you can expect to have to replace your AC unit. Here are a few tips that will help you determine the right time to buy a new AC unit.

How to Cool Down Your Energy Bill This Summer

With the temperatures rising as the dog days of summer approach, we all turn on our AC units and try to hide from Texas' sweltering heat. At the same time, our electric bills shoot through the roof; so, what now? Below are some tips of what you can do to lower your energy demand this summer without suffering through a heat wave.

Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?

As your furnace ages, and as you start to have more frequent maintenance on that furnace, you will probably stop to ask yourself whether furnace repair or furnace replacement is the best choice. This can be a difficult thing to decide for many people, simply because the cost of replacing a furnace can be quite high. So, when should you repair and when should you replace? Read on to find out.

The Benefits of Upgrading to a Programmable Thermostat

Like the majority of people, you probably aren't always home or away for at least a couple of hours each day. If your central heating and cooling system is running at high or low temperatures, you are setting yourself up for a ridiculously high energy bill. By switching to a programmable thermostat, you're actually saving more than 10% on your energy bill alone. So, really, what are programmable thermostats, and what are the benefits?

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