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Entries for November, 2008

Can I add water to my home air conditioner to make it more efficient?

Rosey asked: My wife saw on Tv where they added a water mist to the air conditioner to make it more efficeny. Will this work and how do I find out more about it?
I’m not wanting to add water to inside unit but water to the out side unit to cool the coils faster.Gas Furnace [...]

What is the quietest window air conditioner?

Eugene asked: I’m looking foe a window air conditioner but can’t decide which one to buy.Furnace Service Richmond

How to test the car air conditioner in the cold weather?

duo_poon asked: I want to buy a Toyota Corolla, but the weather is so cold now. How can i test the air conditioner?Heat Pump Service Richmond

Can I deduct an air conditioner, air filter and back pillow for my home office from my taxes for my business?

truelori asked: I work at home, and I take the home office deduction. I have a separate room that is my regular office space used exclusively as an office, so that is not the question.
I’m just sure if these are particular items I would be able to deduct. I bought a back pillow [...]

Can you put an air conditioner in a room without any windows?

mnation04 asked: So lets say you want to air condition a room. But, the room has no window to put an air conditioner in. Is this at all possible? Like, is there any type of air conditioner you can set up in a room, without using a window? Thanks.Air Conditioning Repair

Will evaporative air conditioner work in my room?

JT asked: I am in the Philippines and humidity is around 70. I have a room of about 40sqm. I am not into a room so cool where an A/c usually do. I am okay when the room is just into a normal room temperature or a little cooler, but not that cold where I [...]

Does central air conditioner work less efficiently when it’s hot outside?

jveryrad asked: I have a new central air conditioner. Normally, it cools down the house 5 min per degree, so it takes around 25 min to lower the temperature from 80 to 75 degrees upstairs. I have 2 floors. Today, I went out to run errands and didn’t get back until 1pm, [...]

how big should a central air conditioner be for a 1450 sq ft house?

tylerdavisj asked: I live in warner robins GA and it gets very hot. I cant get my house cooler than 75 Degrees in the afternoon even if the thermostat is set a 65 degrees. What could the problem be? Is my air conditioner too small? Do I need freeon (the house [...]

air conditioner?

jess asked: I live in a house with no air conditioning. So i was thinking, this summer i would buy my own air conditioner and put it in my window. know any air conditioners you can recomend?Heating Repair

What temperature do you usually keep your air conditioner on?

yaykittensmewmew asked: What temperature do you usually keep your air conditioner on during the summer months? And what do you think is the ideal temperature?Air Conditioning Repair