LetsBuild.org - Articles: Heating and Air Conditioning (RSS 2.0 Feed)

Warning: Air Conditioning Can Be Hazardous to Health

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:00:00 CDT

Air conditioner is one of the greatest inventions ever made. It gives utmost comfort to everyone especially in tropical countries where heat can be very unbearable during the summer.

Air Conditioning Maintenance Will Preserve the Useful Life of Your Unit

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:30:00 CDT

Air conditioning maintenance guidelines are essential to the useful life of your air conditioning unit. Similar to most machinery if you neglect basic maintenance, they won't serve you for very long; an air conditioning unit is very much like any other machine, but it can be extremely durable if properly maintained.

Energy Options For Home: Investigating Air Source Heat Pumps

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:00:00 CDT

In the winter, an air source heat pump uses the air from outside to heat the inside of a home Through the process of refrigeration, heat can be extracted from outside air with a temperature as low as 40 degrees Fahrenheit

New Ways to Heat Your Home: Ground Source Heating

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:00:00 CDT

Harnessing geothermal activity is basically a simple process and has been used in many ways to warm households throughout the centuries. Most people think ground heat is produced by underground tectonic activity, but scientist believe it originates from radioactive decay of minerals in the bedrock as well as solar energy that is absorbed by the earth crust.

A Brief Guide to Air Purifiers

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 11:00:00 CDT

Air purifiers have become an increasingly popular purchase over the years as they help to maintain a healthier quality of air both in the home and in the workplace People obviously want their homes to to be a more pleasant place to live in and a comfortable working environment is always going to be a priority for any employer

How Does Air Conditioning Work?

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:30:00 CDT

An air conditioner is a device which cools the indoor air by removing heat and sending it outside. The result is indoor space that has less heat making it cooler for everyone, including pets. Air conditioners can cool a room, a house, or a whole business.

HVAC Preventive Maintenance in Your Home

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:00:00 CDT

One of the primary functions of any home is to provide you and your family with protection from the extreme elements. While we often think of this in terms of protecting us against the wind, rain, snow and worse sorts of precipitation, protection against extreme temperatures is also important.

Saving Energy: A Solar Air Cooling System

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:00:00 CDT

Air conditioning is actually a strange concept when you think about it. Some of the most popular air conditioners create a cold feeling by pulling the heat out of hot air as opposed to simply producing cold air.