Have you ever wondered what goes into a heating or air conditioning system for a large office building or another large building like a mall or a school? My name is Evelyn, and I am an HVAC architect. I design heating and air conditioning systems for large, corporate buildings. Making sure that a large building with many rooms or offices is efficiently heated and cooled is a very large job and is much more complicated than simply heating or cooling a home. This blog will educate the reader on how heating and cooling jobs this large are designed and completed.
22 February 2016
When it comes to heating your home during the coldest months of the year, efficiency is important both for ensuring comfort on your home's interiors and for reducing your utility bill. Unfortunately, rampant misconceptions out there about home heating oil often cause homeowners to forego this type of fuel for a less efficient option. The following are five of these common heating oil misconceptions that can prevent you from finding the ideal option for your unique home:
14 January 2016
Like many who have a generator, you might not think you use it often enough that it requires much maintenance. However, here are some tasks you should be doing so that when you want it to work, your generator obliges. Keep the Filters Clean Depending on the type of generator you own, you may have an air filter, fuel filter and oil filter. Keeping your filters clean is one way to ensure your generator can function.
27 November 2015
A breakdown of your home's air conditioner can rapidly leave you and your family contending with stifling heat and humidity indoors. While it's impossible to predict every potential issue with your unit, taking proper care of the air conditioner can greatly reduce the likelihood of encountering a problem. An important step in maintaining the unit is to have it inspected by a licensed air conditioner contractor annually. If you live in a climate in which you use the unit for only part of the year, it's conventional to book this inspection at the start of the hot season.
16 November 2015
Even the most efficient air conditioning units use a bundle of electricity. If you want to keep your cooling costs under control, it's essential to do all that you can to keep warm air out of the home and optimize your AC use. Here are a few simple tips to help you achieve these goals. Install reflective window film. Even if you have new, well-sealed windows, the sunlight shining through them will warm your home and make your air conditioner work harder.
20 August 2015
Central air conditioning units are not cheap, so it's in your best interest to ensure that yours lasts for as long as possible. Here are five quick tips to increase your air conditioner's lifespan – some of which require a little help from an HVAC professional, like those at Wright Total Indoor Comfort, and others of which you can do on your own. Vacuum out your vents and cold air returns – or have your ducts cleaned.