9 Articles Found...

• Air Conditioners: Central or Portable?
  Air conditioners come in different forms—central air conditioners that cool the entire house, portable or window units that cool a single room, and heat pumps...
• Air Conditioning / Air Conditioner Buying Guide
  An overview of the important issues to consider when buying a new air conditioner
• Central Air Conditioner Warranties
  What is typical warranty coverage of a central air conditioner or heat pump? This article will help you understand the basics.
• Central Air Conditioners: Cooling Capacity
  With air conditioners, the term “size” has nothing to do with a unit’s physical dimensions but, rather, with its ability to produce cooled air...
• Central Air Conditioners: Cost Considerations
  If you’re thinking about buying a new central air conditioner, there are a few factors you should consider...
• Central Air Conditioners: Energy-Efficiency Ratings
  Air conditioner SEER ratings and what they mean in terms of energy efficiency
• Central Air Conditioners: The Ozone Issue
  If you’ve kept up with consumer reports, you may be aware that the refrigerant used in some air conditioners has been targeted as an ozone-depleting substance...
• Heat Pumps Buying Guide
  Did you know you can extract heat from chilly outside air and use it to heat your house? This feat is performed by the magic of the heat pump—an appliance that uses refrigeration technology rather than fuel combustion to provide warmth and cooling...
• House Insulation Buying Guide
  Are you spending too much on your monthly energy bills? If your home’s insulation isn’t up to snuff, you may well be...