Real estate blog entries tagged with ac

Blog entries tagged with "ac":

ac: Madison Homeowners, Tips To Combat The Rising Fuel Prices - 07/01/08 09:17 PM

Summer is here and it is hot! I can hear the screams of joy by some and the sighs of disgust by others. For many this is the time of year that their electricity bills soar as they run their air conditioner units almost 24/7 in an attempt to keep their … (0 comments)

ac: Hot Flash, Part II - 06/22/08 09:06 AM

As a result of blogging a day or two ago about Lou, the miracle AC man, we had a request for his number. Interestingly enough, it was not from an Active Rain member but from a reader of the blog. I am tickled that there ARE readers of the blog :-)! … (0 comments)

ac: Hot flash - 06/19/08 09:56 PM

I forgot in the last blog ... having good referral relationshis with vendors is nice ... no kidding, sometimes they refer us clients! But today we experienced yet another benefit. At 6:15 Cynthia got home to find the house hot and the air conditioner not working. I called our trusty AC … (2 comments)

ac: Fan Fare - 05/05/08 09:15 AM

If you're looking to stay cool and save on energy bills this summer, look up. A good ceiling fan, when properly used and maintained, can help keep your cooling and heating costs down throughout the year. To reap the maximum benefits - in comfort level and savings - it's important … (0 comments)

ac: Don't Choke the A/C - 04/29/08 05:43 PM

The outdoor compressor for central air conditioning is the heart of the system. It re-cools the hot refrigerant from the indoor coil located in the systems air handler. The efficiency of the system is greatly dependant on how well the compressor is able to perform this function. It is important therefore … (5 comments)

ac: Don’t Choke the A/C - 04/29/08 10:25 AM

ac: Does the Right Hand Know What the Left Hand is Doing? - 04/02/08 11:17 AM

I came across this the other day during a home inspection. Air Conditioning condensers have a data plate which has various information on it. One part being the maximum and minimum breaker or fuse size allowed. This particular data plate indicated the minimum size was 30-amps and the maximum size was … (11 comments)

ac: 21 Ways to Save Money in Your Home! - 03/19/08 02:22 PM

Every household in the Unites States uses a lot of energy. The typical U.S. household spends almost $1,500 per year on utility bills. You don't have to spend money to save money. These steps are easy and simple for everyone to use.Turn off everything that you aren't using including lights, … (5 comments)

ac: Candles pretend to be Mold - 09/20/07 11:33 PM

Another recent inspection you might find interesting.I received a call from a homeowner concerned about mold in their home. Their AC filters were turning black and there was black material around the HVAC registers in the ceiling. And, get this, there were black stains on the plastic liner of the dishwasher … (9 comments)

ac: Check Your AC! - 09/13/07 09:02 AM

I had a client this week call with an unusual problem. He had water flowing out of the bricks on his front porch! Wow! I mean, flowing out from under the front door threshold!! Now, I've seen a lot of weird stuff in 12 years of home inspecting, but never thisNot … (0 comments)

ac: Established Heating, Air Conditioning, Duct Cleaning & Retail Service Business in Missoula, MT is For Sale! - 09/11/07 07:51 PM

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ac: Cooling Tips - 08/31/07 12:24 AM

Why Buy An Energy Efficient Central Air Conditioner? In an average air conditioned home, air conditioning consumes more than 2000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, causing about 3,500 pounds of carbon dioxide and 31 pounds of sulfur dioxide to be emitted at the power plant and, at average electricity prices, costs … (0 comments)

ac: Copper Problem Solved. Or is it? - 08/03/07 08:24 AM

Here in Columbus a new law has been enacted so anyone dropping off scrap metal must have ID checked, etc. The new regulations stem, in large part, from all of the break ins where thieves strip copper pipe from vacant homes and sell it to fund their crack habit.No matter what … (7 comments)

ac: Stay Cool in the summer months - 07/20/07 01:12 PM

Whew, well we all know that it is hot and we officially all must have our A/C pumping out the air on a very constant basis. It is very important to maintain your A/C units, having a service checkup once a year is not a bad idea. You could also make … (0 comments)

ac: How to Use Air Conditioning Efficiently - 07/09/07 02:07 PM

We love air conditioning. Good ol' A/C. Keeps us cool and comfortable. Until we get the electric bill. Then we get "hot" about the cost. Fact is most people do not use their air conditioning effectively or efficiently. Now you're not going to save bundles of money by being more conscious … (19 comments)

ac: Turn on the Air Conditioning please - 07/05/07 10:01 AM

As summer approaches and things start to heat up, you see air conditioners popping in windows all around thecity.But, did you know burglars also notice this and take it as an open invitation to your home? The reason they do,is because they know to take the A/C out of the window … (6 comments)

ac: Preparing for a Home Inspection... The Wrong Way - 04/04/07 09:51 AM

Here's the scenario...The homeowner's calendar says 9 am - home inspection. "No, problem," he thinks. "I'll just go into work a little late. Maybe about 10 o'clock. After all, how long can a home inspection take? The inspector will walk around and see right away what a great house we have. … (2 comments)

ac: Fight Summer Heat with Good Attic Ventilation - 03/26/07 02:18 PM

Well-ventilated attics are like a good pair of walking shores, you don't often think about them, but they affect your life everyday.Poorly ventilated attics do several bad things.Thing #1: It allow heat to build up over the course of the day. That heat radiates downwards through the insulation and is transferred … (1 comments)

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ac: What is SEER? - 07/25/06 09:38 PM

This question came up recently during a discussion in our office about replacing air conditioning units in single family residences. "What is the change in the AC energy efficiency law all about and what exactly is SEER?"SEER stands for Season Energy Efiiciency Ratio, a rating system used by the US Govt. … (0 comments)