Keeping a Mobile Home Cool in Summer?How can I keep my trailer cool in summer time with only 2 box fans and no AC unit?
High Setting on Air Conditioner Stopped Working?I bought a higher end brand of air conditioner (10,000 BTUs) two years ago. Last summer, the weather was so unbearably hot I ran it night and day for almost 2 months.
Substitute for Evaporative (Swamp) Cooler Pads?What could I use in place of the pads in my cooler? I don't have regular pads and until I get some what can I use instead? Any ideas?
Keeping the House Cooler With Solar Window Film?My house is too warm in the summer. I was thinking of solar film for the windows, to keep the house cooler. Since I'm renting, can I remove it if I move? I would not want to cause damage to the window. I'm looking for a temporary solution.
Keeping a Trailer Cool in Summer?We have a 1972 trailer and two air conditioners. We are having trouble keeping cool because the air conditioners freeze up a lot. Is there a cheap and easy way to keep our trailer cool during the hot months?
Installing a Window Air Conditioner?I have a window air conditioner that measures 20 inches in width X 14 inches high. However, the window I anticipate using for the installation is only 14 1/2 inches wide.
Air Conditioner on 15 Amp Circuit Dims Lights?We live in a very old apartment, which is not wired for 220. Unfortunately, the Board of Directors of the apartment complex refuses to upgrade to 220. The whole living room and the master bedroom are on one 15-Amp circuit breaker.
Save Money Cooling Your Home?Would a dehumidifier reduce air conditioning operating costs? I heard a rumor that it does reduce the power bill for air conditioning. The cost reduction is the result, both of reducing moisture and the drier air makes it more comfortable.
Buying An Efficient HVAC System?I need a new HVAC system for my house, about a 3 ton for a 2200 sq ft. I would like a system that is very efficient and which uses the new freon. I don't know the name of it. I would like to buy at a good price, someone has suggested an American Standard.
Use Waxed Paper To Lower Summer Cooling Costs?When trying to keep the Western sun window cooler in the summer, how does one use the wax paper method? The shiny-side in? Thanks.
Maintaining Your Air Conditioner?I know an air conditioning unit needs regular servicing. The cost if over $100 and I was wondering if I could maybe clean the filters myself?
Saving Money on Your Power Bill?How do I lower my power bill?
Using a Cycling Thermostat?Balto gas and electric is offering cycling thermostats. It would be set to turn off air conditioning during peak times of use. Then it would save me money. My problem is I am not well (ie. I have Fibromyalgia and allergies).
AC Advice for Empty Second Floor?I have two AC units. One downstairs and one upstairs. No one lives upstairs at my house. I need advice on what temperature to program upstairs to help save on my electricity bill. Any advice to share?
Installing a Central Air Unit?Has anyone installed their own central air unit? The Motor on ours has bit the dust and as it is getting close to the hot season, we are trying to replace and our son suggested that we do the labor and then just have the unit charged and hooked up the the local heating and air guy.
Blocking The Sun From Coming In My Windows?I have 3 large kitchen windows with closed mini blinds that don't stop the sun's heat. Any temporary fix suggestions?
Fans Vs. Central Air Conditioning?Fans Vs. Central Air Conditioning. I would like to know what is more energy efficient: Using central air with ceiling fans OR using window fans with ceiling fans to cool the house. I really wonder because the central air only comes on when needed but the window fans are running constantly and are set at the highest settings. Does anyone know?
Hydronic Cooling Systems?Just wondering if anyone has any information on hydronic air conditioning units, since my swamp cooler will need replacing soon, and I would prefer the hydronic to typical refrigerated air conditioning units (water conservation and costs out west).