CARJON Air Conditioning & Heating Blog
With the winter weather we’ve been having, your home’s air can be dry, causing discomfort and health issues. If you find yourself waking up with a dry and irritated nose or throat, noticing excess static electricity or still feeling cold at a temperature that’s usually comfortable — your home needs more moisture!
With the holidays right around the corner, you’ve probably started cleaning and decorating to prepare for any guests who may be visiting your home. Your guests will notice and appreciate the extra effort you put into their stay. What you don’t want them to notice is odd smells and musty air or to experience breathing difficulties.
Just like you wouldn’t have wanted your air conditioner to give out during the hot Rhode Island summer, you need to make sure your heating system is prepared for the winter. Although it might be difficult to think about and imagine right now, in a few weeks you’ll be turning on the heat in your home. You don’t want any surprises at that point, so even though it seems premature, now is the time to get your furnace ready for winter.
It’s been a hot summer in Rhode Island, and for most of us, that means our air conditioners have been running on a consistent basis to increase home comfort. For anyone who has ever experienced what it’s like to have to deal with emergency repairs when outside temperatures are at their hottest, being unprepared for summer heat is simply not an option ever again.
How it works: An indoor fan pulls warm air out of a room, which is then converted into cool air via a ductless evaporator coil and a refrigerant.
Impressive Energy Savings
Did you know that ductless systems can also provide heat? Heat pumps are as much as 40% more efficient than standard electric furnaces and baseboard heaters.
Ducts alone can lead to a 30% loss in energy consumption, and since heat pumps are ductless, this isn’t a problem.
For Rhode Island residents who are getting their homes ready for the summer, the air conditioner is often the first point of focus. Rhode Island summers tend to be comfortable, but every year brings with it at least a handful of days that are so hot that it can be difficult to stand without AC. This being said, many people don’t realize that their AC units aren’t functioning properly and perhaps have not been for quite some time.
When was the last time you checked into your AC’s efficiency rating?
The transition from spring to summer has been quite enjoyable here in Rhode Island, with temperatures soaring and sunshine brightening up our days. While many people are getting outside and spending as much time in the sun as possible, others are worrying about whether or not their cooling systems are in good enough shape to handle the responsibilities of summer.
We’re on the precipice of summer here in Rhode Island, and it’s time to make sure that you and your family are ready for some fun in the sun. What many people don’t realize in anticipation of the warmer weather is just how important it is to ensure that your home is properly cooled for when the hot temps hit. Air conditioning maintenance can, unfortunately, easily go overlooked. If your AC unit is on the older side, there’s a good chance that you could benefit from replacing it.
Spring is in the air, which has many Rhode Island homeowners taking a moment to clean up around the house now that the winter weather is gone. While tasks such as cleaning baseboards and vacuuming corners often come to mind, one of the most important places to look when getting ready for the warmer months is your air conditioner. Air conditioner maintenance plays a major role in home performance, and ignoring it year after year will lead to nothing but problems in the long run.
Let’s face it: Rhode Island seasons can be difficult to deal with sometimes. When the snow starts falling, or when the heat begins, RI homeowners owe it to themselves to ensure that their heating and cooling systems are functioning at peak performance. Many people who have purchased relatively new equipment believe the systems will last for years without any issues.
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