Why Your Home's A/C Freezes Up In Summer

Here's the all-to-familiar scenario with our average homeowner, whom we'll call Frank. He's at home, minding his own business, happily a bowl of popcorn and a b-movie... when he notices that awful sound; drip... drip... drip... Frank looks over to see the cat licking at a puddle that's slowly forming on the kitchen floor. Suddenly: worry, stress, and that awful sinking feeling. What will the leak mean for his budget, and where did it come from; water heater, leaky toilet, shower, faucet? Nope. It's the air conditioner of all things. Frank's central air conditioner is frozen solid. But, there's hope.

How To Avoid AC Repair Scams

It's an unfortunate circumstance, but we see it happen about this time every year... our industry's worst-kept secret; unskilled or even unethical air conditioning contractors seem to come out of the woodwork. You may have even seen some of the stories or “stings” recently on the evening news.

The Tell-tale Signs
Here are some of the more common signs you may be targeted by these scrupulous folks. They tend to have:

• Little or no professional brochures or information available on their products, services, guarantees or warranties
• Limited company information - no web site, or a simple one page web site
• No proof of insurance or bonding
• No BBB accreditation and/or a low grade
• Minimal longevity in the marketplace

Advantages of VRV

Individual control
 
Conventional systems air-condition a building as a whole, whereas the VRV system air conditions each room individually. Hence it is ideal for the constantly changing occupancy of a typical building. Even further, precise level control is possible that reacts to the exact conditions in each room. Individual control promotes a far more economical and efficient system.
 

Understanding Solar Panels

It is really lucky that we do not need to completely understand how solar panels work to take advantage of the technology. It would take a pretty long physics lesson to even come close to comprehending the world of photo voltaic arrays. What is relatively easy to learn about, however, is how to put a system to work for your home.

Solar panels can be purchased already constructed, which, unless you are a very adept do-it-yourself person, is the best route to take. Since energy power is measured in watts or kilowatts, what you will need to know is how many kilowatts per hour (kWh) you need to power the solar panels for your home or business.