Ask Our Experts: What is an Evaporative Cooler?
December 27, 2021Question for Our Experts: What is an evaporative cooler? Our Experts’ Answer: Short Answer An evaporative cooler is a machine that cools air by passing dry, hot air over water,…
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December 27, 2021Note: Article originally published on July 14, 2014. Content and graphics revised on December 27, 2021. Question for Our Experts What is a heat pump? Air conditioners are pretty straightforward. So are…
Read more »Ask Our Experts: Are Programmable Thermostats Worth It?
December 13, 2019You might have heard that programmable thermostats may lead to significant cost and environmental savings — but are programmable thermostats really worth it? This is a smart question, but it’s impossible…
Read more »HVAC System Fan Setting FAQs From Our Experts
August 14, 2018Should I keep the “Fan” setting on my HVAC system on “Auto” – or is it better to just leave it “On” all the time? You use less energy by…
Read more »HVAC Floor Registers vs Wall Registers: Which is Better?
December 30, 2016Which is better – HVAC supply registers on the floor or in the ceiling? Neither is “better” per se. The optimal placement of HVAC supply registers in your home or…
Read more »Ask Our Experts: When to Consider an Additional HVAC System for Your Home
October 1, 2015Question for Our Experts When do I need an additional HVAC system for my home? Our Experts Answer The Short Answer You may need an additional HVAC system for your…
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