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Money Saving Mondays

Money Saving Mondays – Part 1

Follow this mini-series, Money Saving Mondays, to find out what AC Dave Heating & Air recommends to do to save some money. What’s more, just a few simple things you can do to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your homes the warmer temperatures of the summer period arrive.

Money Saving Mondays tip #1

Adjust the Temperature

Furthermore, the smallest changes in temperature can greatly impact your home’s energy efficiency. Adjusting the temperature to 68 degrees or lower in the winter days and 78 degrees or higher in the summer, can help you use less energy, according to Energy.Gov

Money Saving Mondays Tip #2

Reduce sunlight in the summer

In addition, you could save money when you have natural sunlight in the winter months to help warm your home.  During the summer, you would want to draw your curtains closed or pull down your blinds to prevent that mid-day sun, according to CR (Consumer Report). Controlling the amount of sunlight coming in means your air conditioner or furnace won’t have to work as hard to make your home comfortable.

Money Saving Mondays Tip #3

Turn the water temp down

Adjust the temperature of your water heater. A temperature of 120 degrees is adequate for most homes. In addition, this prevents accidental scalding and also slows the build-up of minerals in your water heater tank.

Money Saving Mondays Tip #4

AC Dave Heating & Air would also suggest unplugging electronics when not in use. New technologies continue to invade American households. Most of us seldom remember to unplug or power them down. Furthermore, this can have a significant impact on your home’s energy efficiency, according to a blog written in Constellation.com  Also, unplugging rarely used appliances to decrease energy usage around the house. Unplugging electronics like charging devices for phones, tablets, and digital cameras can increase your energy efficiency.  Above all, using a power strip with an on/off switch makes it easy to decrease electricity use by powering off multiple electronics at once.

Money Saving Mondays Tip #5

Apply Energy Efficiency to your Appliances

Investing in Energy Efficiency appliances will save you on your electricity and gas bills. Your refrigerator is often the leading energy user among a home’s appliances. It is important that it operates efficiently.

  • Keep the door closed as often as possible.
  • Check the doors seal regularly
  • Adjust the temperature of your refrigerator

Furthermore, if your AC / Heating system is old. Call AC Dave Heating & Air and one of our technicians will come and assess the situation for you.  Is your system due for maintenance? Call today,  our office staff will schedule a maintenance appointment. In brief helps to keep your unit working at its optimal. Don’t leave it too long, as the hotter (or colder) it gets, the busier we get. Tel 661 270 1961

 

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HEATING & AIR IN THE HOME

 HEATING & AIR IN THE HOME

Like most important breakthroughs, modern commercial and residential air conditioning technology is a result of a series of advancements by scientists and inventors who challenged themselves to come up with creative solutions to problems of the day. Here’s a  little bit of history surrounding heating &  air in the home.

Once considered a luxury, this invention is now essential, allowing us to cool homes, businesses, hospitals, data centers, laboratories, and other buildings vital to our economy and daily lives. In fact, air temperature is so important to us that 48 percent of all energy consumption in American homes is a result of cooling and heating.

THE EVILS OF HIGH TEMPERATURES

In the 1840s, physician, and inventor Dr. John Gorrie of Florida proposed the idea of cooling cities to relieve residents of “the evils of high temperatures.” Gorrie believed that cooling was the key to avoiding diseases like malaria and making patients more comfortable, but his rudimentary system for cooling hospital rooms required ice to be shipped to Florida from frozen lakes and streams in the northern United States.

To get around this expensive logistical challenge, Gorrie began experimenting with the concept of artificial cooling. He designed a machine that created ice using a compressor powered by a horse, water, wind-driven sails, or steam and was granted a patent for it in 1851. Although Gorrie was unsuccessful at bringing his patented technology to the marketplace — primarily due to the death of his chief financial backer — his invention laid the foundation for modern air conditioning and refrigeration.

PUBLIC BUILDINGS GET COOL

In 1922, Carrier Engineering Corporation installed the first well-designed cooling system for theaters at Metropolitan Theater in Los Angeles, which pumped cool air through higher vents for better humidity control and comfort throughout the building.

In May 1922 at Rivoli Theater in New York, Carrier publicly debuted a new type of system that used a centrifugal chiller, which had fewer moving parts and compressor stages than existing units. The breakthrough system increased reliability and lowered the cost of large-scale air conditioners, greatly expanding their use throughout the country.

BRINGING COOLING HOME

Home cooling systems got smaller after H.H. Schultz and J.Q. Shermanhttps://www.curioushistory.com/the-story-of-air-conditioners/ filed a patent for an air conditioning unit that could be placed on a window ledge. The units hit the market in 1932 but were not widely purchased due to their high cost. Engineer Henry Galson went on to develop a more compact, inexpensive version of the window air conditioner and set up production lines for several manufacturers. By 1947, 43,000 of these systems were sold — and, for the first time, homeowners could enjoy air conditioning without having to make expensive upgrades.

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Our team at AC Dave Heating & Air is dedicated to bringing you the latest in technology, which can seriously reduce your heating and air expenses. If your system needs to be brought into the 21st century, we will be happy to appraise the situation for you and offer our services. When taking on a massive project like this, you need to ensure your Heating & Air company has been doing this work for a while and are fully licensed, and their work is Warrantied, after all, it’s one of the biggest expenses, other than replacing a roof or windows!

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Swamp Cooler or Traditional HVAC

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SWAMP COOLERS AND TRADITIONAL HVAC?

Evaporative coolers, known as swamp coolers, are more common here than in most parts of the country, but there’s still some confusion about how they work. Most people are accustomed to a swamp cooler or a traditional central AC, so they’ve never really needed to think about the components involved in the cooling process.  What’s the difference between swamp coolers and traditional HVAC?

HOW SWAMP COOLERS WORK

Swamp coolers work using evaporative cooling. The name swamp cooler isn’t exactly accurate. Evaporative cooling works so well in our area because it takes advantage of our typically dry conditions.

  • A motor pumps water to a pad within the system.
  • A motor also runs a fan that sucks in warm air and moves it over the pad.
  • Water on the pad evaporates, a process that requires expending heat energy.
  • Heat is removed from the air, effectively lowering the air’s temperature by about 10-15° as long as the air is dry enough for evaporation.
REFRIGERATED HVAC UNITS DON’T USE WATER

Central air conditioners work much differently. They typically use refrigeration, a process requiring a chemical called refrigerant to move throughout the system, which means more moving parts and more energy consumed. In brief, here is how a conventional central AC unit works.

  • A blower fan sucks in air from the house and moves it over the evaporator coil, which cools down through refrigeration.
  • Refrigerant evaporates and absorbs heat from the air as it moves through that indoor coil. This is what allows the coil to cool.
  • Refrigerant moves to the outdoor compressor, where it gains pressure and heat.
  • Heat releases as refrigerant become liquid at the outdoor condenser coil. A large fan helps this heat to dissipate into the air.
  • Refrigerant cycles back through to continue absorbing and releasing heat from the air.

THE PROS AND CONS

We live in an area where we can choose between the two. Swamp coolers are unavailable (or, at least, not recommended) in most parts of the US—anywhere without notoriously dry conditions—but that doesn’t mean they are always the best option in our area.

SWAMP COOLERS
Pros:
  • Cheaper to install.
  • Lower monthly costs.
  • Relatively simple maintenance—may be completed by a homeowner.
Cons:
  • Not effective on humid days—like during El Nino season.
  • It may not lower the temperature to your liking (it only goes down about 10-15°.
  • Maintenance can be complex for a homeowner, especially in the hot summer months.

CENTRAL AC

Pros:
  • Customizable temperatures from a central thermostat.
  • Reliable cooling, no matter the humidity.
  • Modern units are highly efficient, costing less to run than they once did.
Cons:
  • The major drawback is cost. Installation is more costly than any repairs, and you pay more per month since there is more than just a fan requiring electricity.
  • It may not last as many years.

We have many requests to retrofit evaporative coolers with central AC, but the choice is ultimately personal. We hope we have helped answer the question:

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SWAMP COOLERS AND TRADITIONAL HVAC?

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at 661-270-1961; Our technician will provide the appropriate recommendation for your home.AC Dave Heating & Air will help you decide the best unit for you & your family.

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4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HVAC SYSTEMS EFFICIENCY

FOUR  WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HVAC SYSTEMS EFFICIENCY

There are several things you can do on your HVAC unit that will help you determine its efficiency. You will need to check and determine the following aspects that could play a part in how well it is performing: Below are four ways to improve your HVAC systems efficiency:

1 . You Keep Paying to Repair an Old System

Buying a new heating and air conditioning system is a significant investment. If your HVAC system must be fixed frequently, you could just be throwing money away on repairs.  You might be trying to hang on to your old unit to avoid the cost of buying a new one. Of course, occasional repair issues happen with HVAC systems.

Investing in a new unit can avoid repair issues and save money over time. With a new, energy-efficient unit, you may be able to save on your heating and cooling bills in the long run.

If you’re unsure whether your unit needs to be replaced, consider having it looked at by AC Dave Heating & Air. Then, you can get professional advice about whether it’s time for a replacement. You can also get advice about the best unit to purchase for your home.

  1. You Don’t Have a Programmable Thermostat

Investing in a programmable thermostat is an excellent idea for many families. With a programmable thermostat, you can avoid heating and cooling your home all day when no one is home.  You can also avoid walking into a hot or cold house after a long day. Your programmable thermostat can be programmed to suit your lifestyle and preferences. Investing in a programmable thermostat is an excellent idea for many families.

  1. You’re Using Other Sources of Heat or Air Conditioning

Some people are under the impression that using space heaters in the winter can be a more affordable way to heat the home. Even though a space heater may be able to save you money if you’re only heating a small room, it’s generally not as efficient as using your heating unit.

In addition, an HVAC system that’s working properly can keep your home at a more comfortable temperature than a space heater can.

The same principle is true with window unit air conditioners during the hot and humid summers. If you don’t use your system for cooling, you could still feel hot and sticky and might also end up with a higher electric bill.

  1. You Haven’t Had Your Unit Serviced

When you’re busy with other things, it’s easy to put off things like having your HVAC unit serviced. This big mistake can cost you money in a few ways. For example, when a professional services your HVAC unit, they will help ensure that your unit is operating as efficiently as possible. This can help you save on heating and cooling bills.

Additionally, failing to service your HVAC unit can lead to excessive wear and tear.  If your HVAC unit has not been serviced, it could be more prone to breakdowns.  If it hasn’t been adequately maintained, it might have to be replaced sooner. It’s a good idea to have your unit serviced seasonally to save money and ensure that your family stays comfortable.

If you’ve noticed any of these signs, then it might be time to implement one or more of the four ways to improve your HVAC systems efficiency. For help, contact us today at AC Dave Heating & Air (661) 270-1961.   Our Nate-trained experts will advise you on repairing or replacing your system. We’ll provide a solution to your heating and cooling problems that is best for your family.

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Spring is Here & Allergies Too!

Spring Is Here and Allergies Too!

iWave’s technology generates the same ions that nature creates with lightning, waterfalls, ocean waves, etc. Nature uses energy and shear to break apart molecules, naturally cleaning the air and producing a healthy environment. The only difference between the iWave’s technology and nature is that the iWave does it without developing harmful ozone.

When the ions come in contact with viruses, bacteria or mold, they remove the hydrogen molecules – without them, the pathogens have no source of energy.

We’re all looking for ways to protect our homes and businesses from COVID-19 has changed our lives dramatically and in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, The iWave Air Purifier had been proven to fight many types of coronavirus long before our lives were disrupted by COVID-19. Now, an independent lab has reported that the iWave may inactivate the virus which causes COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2.

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