Donald P. Dick Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘air conditioners’

How Central A/C Works

Tuesday, July 8th, 2014

How Central A/C WorksCentral split-system air conditioners have an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. When you hear the term central A/C, the split system is generally the one you’re thinking of. The other main type of central A/C is the package system, which combines its components in one box, usually installed on the roof or a concrete pad next to the house. The main components of the split system central A/C include:

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An A/C Upgrade Is A Long Term Investment, So Consider The Lifetime Costs

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

An A/C Upgrade Is A Long Term Investment, So Consider The Lifetime CostsMaking an A/C upgrade can be a very difficult process to get right. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that almost half the money you spend in your home goes toward heating and cooling it. In the Fresno region, many of those costs occur during our long, hot summers. Running an older air conditioner that requires frequent maintenance and repair is a lot like throwing good money after bad.

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