Classic Air Conditioning and Heating Blog
Can A Portable Air Conditioner Cool An Apartment?
Living in an apartment without air conditioning can be stifling. In the past, many renters have opted for window units - but these systems come with drawbacks: they take up an entire window and don’t cool the space that effectively. Now, renters have the option to...
How to Know if My Air Filters Need to be Changed?
Your HVAC’s air filters may seem like nothing more than a pleated fiberglass material enclosed in a cardboard frame. In reality, though, air filters play a critical component in your AC as they are responsible for filtering the air circulating in the system. As well,...
Protecting the HVAC Compressor from Failing
Ensuring that your HVAC system is in perfect condition during winter is not an option- it’s a necessity. The sweltering months of summer may be of great discomfort when your air conditioning system is broken down, but if you wait till winter, respiratory illnesses...
How to Clean your Home’s AC Filter
An AC runs by pulling all of a room’s air inside a model, cooling it then blowing it back inside the space. If the filter of your air conditioner is in great condition, the air also will get a bit cleaner within the process. If it isn’t, your utility bill will rise,...
Is My Air Conditioning Making Me Sneeze?
Do you have a sneaking suspicion that your air conditioning is the reason behind your incessant sneezing? Many homeowners find that their allergy symptoms kick up more frequently when the air conditioning system officially turns on. This is one of the last places that...
Are You Setting the Temperature Too Low in Your Home?
When the temperature outside is climbing higher, many people are tempted to turn their thermostat down a few degrees to combat the heat. It may be tempting to make your home feel like a winter wonderland inside when the temperatures outside are rising. However, too...
What to Do If Your Second Floor is Not Cooling
Do you feel like the second floor of your home is significantly hotter than your first floor? This can be extremely uncomfortable given that most multi-story homes have the bedrooms on the second floor. This means that you are going to be hot and sweaty as you try to...
Can I Add Refrigerant to My AC System Myself?
Your air conditioning unit still works, but it simply isn’t blowing cold air into your home anymore. When you finally get tired of having hot air pushed around the house, you may start to wonder whether you can add a little bit of refrigerant to the system on your...
What Temperature to Leave a Vacant House in the Summer?
Are you heading on vacation and hate the idea of paying to cool down a vacant house? Maybe you have a second home that sits vacant throughout most of the summer and doesn’t truly need air conditioning year-round. Figuring out how to balance the budget for a home that...
Are Window Air Conditioners Energy Efficient?
Are Window Air Conditioners Energy Efficient? Installing a central air conditioning unit isn’t always the most cost-effective option. Some people spend the majority of their time only in one or two rooms of the house. In situations like these, it might be better for...
