There are all kinds of air conditioning systems. Most of them are really effective at keeping your home cool and comfortable. All of them, however, require installation, and each has its own level of "mess" attached to installation. In order to decide which new system you want, here are the systems in order of least to most mess for AC installation.
Window Units
Pop it in, pop it out. Seal around the expanding accordion-side pieces to keep bugs out and prevent cool air from escaping.
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Can you image what life was like before air conditioning was invented? Some of the only ways to cool off were to either get doused with water, find a shady spot to sit in, or use a hand-held fan. Thankfully, a man named Willis Carrier took it upon himself to find ways to cool off and decrease humidity. The first air conditioning system was built for commercial use in 1902.
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Indoor air quality can greatly affect the health of the occupants. That is, the quality of the air can do more than just cause allergies. Dust isn't the only thing you need to be concerned about. Certain volatile organic compounds, known as VOCs, have proven to be harmful in many ways. The problem is that these VOCs come from everyday household products, from cleaning supplies, fuels, paints, and other things found inside pretty much every home.
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If you have noticed that your home is humid, then you could be wondering if there is anything that you can do about it. After all, an overly humid home, which is often a big problem during the summer, can cause your home to feel uncomfortably sticky and hot. Before you can do anything about the excessive humidity, however, you have to determine why the humidity is a problem in the first place.
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Professional HVAC services are quite affordable, and very worthwhile if you are trying to reduce your monthly HVAC expenses. That is, investing in an annual (or more frequent) service visit can tuneup your heating and cooling, making them much more energy efficient. This article explains three great professional HVAC services that will all cost less than $100 each. These are all necessarily jobs that you don't need to have done every year, but they can all improve your system.
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