Depending on one’s budget and the size of area to be cooled/heated there is an air conditioning unit that can fulfill your needs.
The most popular is referred to as a split system air conditioner. This type of air conditioner is made up of various interconnected components and is designed so that the duct-system air handler is installed inside the home while the condenser remains outside in order to aid in noise reduction. The two components are electrically connected with refrigeration piping which circulates the chemical refrigerant from one unit to the other.
The other type of air conditioning unit is designed with basically the same components as the split system, except for the duct system, and is combined all in one cabinet. Installed outside, the packaged air conditioner has a duct system which is installed through an outside wall or on the roof in order to circulate the conditioned air.
Either unit is designed to work well under specific conditions; however, because of its versatility, compactness and capacity the split system is usually used in residential environments while the packaged units tend to be popular and effective for commercial applications.
What else should I know about air conditioners?
Air conditioning units are traditionally rated in BTU’s, (British thermal unit), which is the standard unit for measuring a quantity of thermal energy. One BTU is the quantity of thermal energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. One ton of air conditioning equals 12000 BTU’s/hr. Other than portable or window air conditioning units, capacity increases by half ton increments.
Air conditioning units have proven to be beneficial in providing safe, clean, hypoallergenic environments and have become the mainstay for most people who experience hot, humid climate conditions.
By: Paul Simon
Indoor air quality is a growing concern in today’s world, and it is important to make sure to have trained experts in charge of that air quality. In both home and office, maximized health and functioning are dependent on making sure the air is breathable, comfortable, and minimally contaminated.
As office buildings grow ever higher, and the outside air quality, particularly in large cities, becomes substantially poorer, the common building standard has moved increasingly toward limiting exterior access to the entrances and exits. It is a simple safety feature to install windows on the 20th or 120th floor which do not open, and on days when heat, humidity and smog combine to make city streets distinctly unpleasant, opening a window would provide anything but a breath of fresh air.
Another growing issue with indoor air quality is that of growing scent allergies among the population. More and more offices are fragrance-free for the comfort of those who become ill with over-exposure to perfumes-a hazard in any heavily populated building-with similar extant allergies to dust, pollen, mold and anything else that can become airborne and irritate the nasal passages.
The same issue applies to a daily increasing number of machines and fabrication processes. In the world of ever-smaller microchips, wires, and parts not yet imagined, building air quality is more important than it’s ever been. It is, therefore, imperative that air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems are kept in good repair.
Keeping indoor air quality good and making sure the systems are functional requires that the building in question have a reputable air and heating contractor who knows their business, has well-trained and educated employees, and services the systems in a timely fashion.
Another benefit of a ventilation system which functions efficiently to provide good air quality for an entire building and a consistent temperature is that by keeping the air fresh and circulating, it can help maintain the health of the building’s inhabitants. By providing a temperature range without sudden variations and eliminating the highest number possible of outside allergens, a good air and heating system will reduce sick days and increase employee productivity.
A heating and air conditioning system that maintains good air quality is equally crucial in the private home as it is for the office. There are many people with health issues, especially the elderly, for whom having a comfortable indoor temperature is vital for their health. Temperatures which are too high or too low can be detrimental, so again, having a well-maintained system is essential.
Indoor air-quality is something to which increasing attention is being paid due to decreasing outside air conditions and more time than ever spent indoors. With that in mind, especially in hot and humid areas like Atlanta, having a system that is maintained by licensed and trained contractors is vital to the health and efficiency of both people and machinery. This is more than making sure the air-conditioning works, but that all parts function well.. Efficiently functioning systems will positively impact quality of life and quality of business.
By: Alan King
If you want to save money while at the same time protecting you family’s health, there is a simple way to do it. Replace your furnace filters regularly. Honeywell furnace filters are reliable filters that help to keep your home clean, improve air quality, block dirt, allergens, small particle irritants, and even pollen from reaching the air on your rooms, and maintain your furnaces efficiency.
There are many different types of furnace filters, however, the standard 1″ disposable fiberglass filter is widely used in most homes today. While these filters meet all of the government regulations (barely), they must be replaced often, and cannot be cleaned and reused. As they gradually clog, less and less of their filtration properties are utilized. Think of filters as particle capturing devices. As air flows through them particles not small enough to pass through the filtration system are captured, for your future disposal. While one inch filters will capture air particles for you, with filters, you will increase your particle filtering capabilities drastically.
One such example is the 4″ Honeywell furnace filter. It absorbs up to 60X more dust and irritants than a standard 1″ filter, are semi-permanent, so they can be rinsed and reused. With very little need for maintenance and routine monthly rinsing, they can easily be used for up to one year as opposed to monthly disposal and repurchase.
A Honeywell furnace air filter is considered to be top of the line in both reliability and efficiency value. If you currently own a Honeywell furnace system, it is recommended that you also use Honeywell furnace air filters to maximize these benefits.
Honeywell supplies can be found in your local hardware store, online, or at home improvement centers that carry Honeywell products. Disposable fiberglass filters are usually best purchased online and delivered straight to your home or office, as you can acquire filters in bulk sets, thus reducing the price. You will eventually need them, and they do not go bad like perishable products, so save some money keep a few extras on hand for when you need them.
The benefits of using Honeywell reusable filters instead of 1″ disposable filters are several. Whole-home filtration can reduce the air pollutants and allergens in your home by up to 98 percent. So, to improve the air quality of your home, and also the health of your family in the simplest possible manner, replace your inefficient furnace filter with a quality energy efficient, deep filtering Honeywell furnace filter today.
By: Howard W. Kingsbridge