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Right Air Conditioning Filter?
The work of the air filter in an
air conditioning system is to keep the cooling coils and air
inside the home clean and free from all forms of air
contaminants such as pet dander and ozone emissions. In the
market these days, you will come across different types of air
filters such as HEPA, standard, pleated, electrostatic and
electronic filters.
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Test Your Indoor Air Quality
How safe is your Indoor Air?
1) Does your home have carpeting?
* Carpeting captures dust, dirt, chemicals and everything we track in from the
outdoors. Carpeting also outgases formaldehydes and other chemicals used in
processing.
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Air Conditioning Energy Tips
A dusty filter reduces air flow. Examine your unit's air filters once a
month and clean or replace filters when necessary. Keeping your filters
clean can cut energy consumption 5 to 15%.
Room units should be covered or removed and stored in the winter.
Clogged drain channels prevent a unit from reducing humidity and the
resulting excess moisture may discolor walls and carpet. Channels usually
can be cleaned by passing a stiff wire through them.
Holes in the seal between the air conditioner and the window frame allow
cool air to escape from your home. Moisture can damage this seal so inspect
it annually to see that it makes contact with the unit's metal case.
Coils can become clogged with dust. To clean room air conditioner coils,
first unplug the unit. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from the interior
heat exchanger; the exterior heat exchanger may be cleaned using water from
a garden hose.
You may wish to install a timer. When leaving home, you can set the timer so
that the unit turns on a half hour before you return. This should be enough
time to cool the room. Before purchasing a timer, you must make sure that it
can handle the electrical load; otherwise, the timer could be a fire hazard.
For central air conditioners, a programmable thermostat will control the
unit.
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