You wake up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat. No, it’s not a nightmare full of terrifying clowns, it’s your air conditioner. You run down the hall to look at the thermostat and your sweatiest fears are confirmed: your air conditioner crapped out in the middle of the night and it feels
How Historical Ways to Keep Cool Will Change the Way You Think About Air Conditioning
Air conditioning was invented in the United States in 1902. Prior to that there weren’t many options in terms of interior climate control. Heat during the summer would slow down agricultural or industrial production and still does in underdeveloped countries. When now we turn to the thermostat for cool air to beat the heat, older
The Skinny on CFCs and Their Use in Air Conditioners
You’ve been told that you shouldn’t get air conditioning because it will perpetuate growing holes in the Ozone. We’re here to tell you that may have been the case once but no longer. We want to give you the skinny on chlorofluorocarbons and why they were once problematic across the United States but no longer
Can You Name Who Invented Air Conditioning?
One man is to thank for today’s modern air conditioning systems: Willis Carrier. In 1902, Carrier was challenged to create a mechanism that would remove the humidity from a printing press shop, under the direction of the Buffalo Forge Company, located in Brooklyn, New York. The printers struggled with ink that would misalign when multiple
3 Tips to Get Your A/C Cooling Again
You get home after a long day at work or from an afternoon at the park. It’s summer and you’re excited to walk into a nice cool home. You step inside and are not greeted by chilly, refreshing air but by air that’s barely cooler than the outside temperature. You could have sworn you
Xcel Energy Customers Rejoice with A/C Unit Rebates
You’ve been thinking about getting air conditioning installed in your house for awhile now. Each summer July and August come around and you find yourself regretting not having that switch on your thermostat to simply cool your home down. Even better, you already have a forced air heat system with the ductwork throughout your house.
3 Air Conditioning Myths that Could Change How You Use A/C
We’ve all heard that turning your air conditioning off during the day or closing registers in unused parts of your home can save energy and money. But are these true? Trust the experts at Premier Heating and Air to explain the three most common air conditioning service and use myths for you. Myth: By
The Simple Guide on Air Conditioning Vs. Evaporative Coolers
Your considering getting air conditioning but once you’ve started looking you’ve come across a lot of different options including evaporative cooling. With all the different options available in the world of cooling it’s hard to know what is the best fit for your home and needs. You need to ask yourself about the climate you
At Home Animals, Saving Money, and the SmarProgrammable Thermostat
We know you’re probably sick of hearing about how important a programmable thermostat is but they can truly save you money through the spring snowstorms and over the coming summer months. There are plenty of rumors about how programmable thermostats actually end up raising your energy bill and we’re here to explain why. Not to
3 Reasons to Make the Leap to Air Conditioning
March may seem a little early for considering air conditioning installation however, now is the perfect time to act. Winter months can provide easier access to scheduling for your installation and many times will have the best product rates. If that’s not enough to get you thinking about air conditioning installation, start thinking about those