Dehumidifiers are quite a handy invention. They are used all over the world during the summer months to help us all escape the miserable heat and humidity. Over the past ten years or so the usage of dehumidifiers has increased tenfold thanks in part due to Climate Change. For those of you that do not … Read more
There is nothing more uncomfortable then living in an area with high humidity. I’m based out of the Kansas City area and today it’s over ninety degrees. When I woke up this morning the humidity was at ninety percent. It’s since settled down a bit to just over sixty… but that is still pretty damn … Read more
Dehumidifiers are used all over the country rather they be a smaller portable system or a centrally installed system that moves through your duct work. While their function is rather basic, removing excess humidity from your home, their benefits are numerous. Excess humidity in your home can cause a whole host of problems. It could … Read more
It’s June here in Kansas and the heat is on. Today is going to be ninety-five degrees and when I woke up this morning the humidity read ninety percent. This weather can be quite miserable for those of us who do not have air conditioning. Even if you do have an AC your home can … Read more
Dehumidifiers are quickly becoming commonplace in many homes across the United States. Chances are if you purchased a new central air conditioner system that the company you purchased from also tried to sell you on a central dehumidifier. But, what exactly is a dehumidifier? What benefits can you expect to achieve from using one? Let’s … Read more
There are many reasons to purchase a dehumidifier. It could be that you are looking to air out and remove that damp smell from your basement or laundry room. It could be that you are having trouble with condensation building up on your windows. Or, it could be that you, or someone in your family, … Read more
It was announced today that the 2022 Olympics that will be held in Beijing will be using a combination of R-744 Carbon Dioxide refrigerant and an HFO refrigerant known as R-449A. In both instances this will be the first time that China has used these alternative more environmentally friendly refrigerants. R-744 will be used for … Read more
Adding a dehumidifier to your home rather it be a portable or a centrally based system can not only clean your air but also help those who are suffering from allergies and asthma. If you are a sufferer from asthma then you know how touchy things can be. The air in your home has to … Read more
Dehumidifiers can improve the comfort within your home substantially. This is especially so if you or someone in your family is suffering from allergies. By using a dehumidifier you remove the water from your home. By removing the water you make your house less hospitable for allergens such as mold, fungi, mildew, and dust mites. … Read more
Most folks often do not think about the environment or the air within their home. This is why it is so common to see air conditioner filters go months on end without ever being changed. It’s just not something a lot of people give much thought about. I’m guilty of it as well. It is … Read more
As we all know, when January hits in 2020 R-22 production and importing will no longer be allowed within the United States. The only way to receive R-22 will be through purchasing virgin product from those distributors who have stockpiled or by purchasing reclaimed refrigerant. This simple fact is causing a lot of concern for … Read more
On April 4th, 2019 a suit was filed by the HFC Coalition to the International Trade Commission (ITC). This suit aimed at stopping the dumping of HFC blended refrigerants such as R-410A, R-404A, and R-407C. The ITC’s decision on rather or not to review the suit was set for a deadline in May, but it … Read more
One of the most confusing parts of buying a new air conditioner is understanding the SEER. The SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, is a measurement of your air conditioner’s energy efficiency. This measurement is calculated by the total cooling output of your system divided by the total electric energy input, or Watt-Hours, required. So, … Read more
I hate to say it, but it’s never a fun time purchasing a new central air conditioner. Chances are your old unit broke down during the hottest part of the summer. Heck, maybe it broke while you were at work and you came home to a house that was ninety plus degrees inside. You call … Read more
SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, is a measurement of efficiency for your air conditioner and heat pump. This number is calculated by the total cooling output of your system divided by the total electric energy input, or Watt-Hours, required. So, in other words cooling power divided by electric power. The SEER rating/ratio is calculated … Read more
Summers in Kansas can be quite rough. In just about a month from now it’ll be mid-July and we’ll have temperatures consistently above ninety-five degrees. In many cases we may see a week stretch of one-hundred plus degree highs. Besides the local swimming pool the only way we can escape these high temperatures is by … Read more
The summers in Kansas can be brutal. In the July and August months we can see one-hundred plus degree temperatures for weeks at a time. If you couple that with the high humidity it can be an outright miserable experience. Most folks get away from this heat by retreating to the confines of their home … Read more
As I write this article it is in the middle of June and it is hot outside. Yesterday the temperatures reached over ninety-five degrees. It is only going to get hotter. As we get into this hot weather there is nothing I like more than coming into a nice cool home after working out in … Read more
Your central air conditioner is by far one of the most expensive appliances in your home. In some cases a new central air system can cost you a few thousand dollars all the way up to five-thousand dollars. I don’t care who you are, that is a lot of money to face all at once. … Read more
I’ve lived in Kansas for over twenty years now and while I love it here I will have to say that the summers can be quite brutal. I’ve seen multiple weeks in a row where we have constant one-hundred degree heat in July and August. It nearly makes you sick when you step outside. While … Read more