As you sit in your air conditioned car, office or home be sure to celebrate the coolest dad ever -- Dr. Willis Carrier, the father of modern air conditioning.
As you sit in your air conditioned car, office or home be sure to celebrate the coolest dad ever -- Dr. Willis Carrier, the father of modern air conditioning.
Here in Texas, we don’t see rain all that often. But you know that old cliché, “When it rains, it pours?” That perfectly describes our weather patterns. Just last week, some parts of south Texas saw 20 inches of rain in 48 hours! When you combine the summer heat, humidity and precipitation, your home and office are at a higher risk for developing mold and mildew.
But whether you live in Texas or Virginia, receive 20 inches of rain in two days or 20 inches in a year, there are steps you can take to prevent a full fungus invasion. If the health concerns surrounding mold don’t kick you into high gear, at the very least, that awful smell should.
Topics: HVAC Industry, Air Conditioning, Mold Prevention
Have to admit, I'm a history geek. Actually, I'm a story lover. I find the "story" of just about anything -- countries, cultures, and yes, even air conditioning and spot cooling to be facinating. No matter how familiar I am with a subject, I always learn something new!
Topics: Portable Air Conditioners, HVAC Industry, Air Conditioning, Spot Cooling
In the middle of yet ANOTHER heat wave, I pause today to celebrate the 110th birthday of modern day air conditioning! What would you do without air conditioning? It's a good thing we don't have to think much about it thanks to Dr. Willis Carrier.
Topics: Air Conditioning, Spot Cooling, Spot Coolers
Posted by Tina Behnke
Rational Psychrometric Formulae?? Say what?! You may not be able to say it or even know what it is but the Rational Psychrometric Formulae, the cornerstone of all calculations in the air conditioning industry, impacts your comfort each day. Deemed the Magna Carta of Psychrometrics, this document helps determine the precise correlation between temperature and humidity to create a comfortable environment year-round.
Topics: HVAC Industry, Air Conditioning, Spot Cooling
Posted by Tina Behnke
If you're the one who pays the bills then you're quite aware the cost of energy has risen dramatically over the past 5 years. Heating and cooling the average home or business has become a larger budget line which means it's worthy of our attention. Having properly functioning heating and cooling systems is essential to keeping energy costs low, but it doesn't stop there. Here are a few more tips to lower your bills.
Topics: Air Conditioning, Energy Savings
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