Air Conditioning: Central Air vs. Window
Which is better – central air conditioning or window air conditioners? This question is often asked, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. In part, it depends on where you live. If you live in Maine or Montana, you might only need a/c for two weeks a...
Carbon Monoxide: What to do if Your Detector Goes Off
Some household hazards are easy to detect and counteract: broken pipes, leaky faucets, malfunctioning air conditioners, and worn-out roofs. The most dangerous ones, by far, are carbon monoxide leaks. Since carbon monoxide (CO) is an imperceptible, highly toxic gas, it...
Air Conditioning Mistakes
There’s a misconception that “if one is good, two are better.” If one slice of a 1,000-calorie caramel-fudge-butterscotch cake is good, two must be better. If having one credit card is good, two must be better. If having your air conditioning unit running is good,...