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Indoor Air Quality Poor Indoor Air Quality Can Threaten Your Health! Most people spend over 90% of their time indoors, not knowing that the air they are breathing may be more polluted than the air outside. The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that indoor air pollution levels can be 100 times higher than the air outdoors. Breathing contaminated air puts the health of you and your family at risk. In fact, the American College of Allergist says that 50% of illnesses are caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air. So take control of your indoor air quality by reducing pollutants that can contribute to headache, lung irritation and fatigue as well as more long-term conditions such as asthma, allergies and infectious diseases. INDOOR AIR QUALITY FACTS
3 TYPES OF INDOOR POLLUTANTS 1. Particulate Particulates are tiny particles suspended in the air. Common particulates include residential pollen, dust mites, dust, smoke and dander (skin flakes). Particulate diameters are measured in microns and range from .001 to 1,000 microns. These dimensions represent the continuum from a few molecules up to the size where particles can no longer be airborne. Particulates are removed from the air by filtration. Air filters differ in effectiveness as they can trap different size particulates. 2. Microbials These are bacteria, germs, viruses, fungi, spores and mold. Although bacteria are small in size and usually microscopic, they have an amazing ability to do horrible damage to all living organisms including humans. Many everyday illnesses are also caused by viruses like the common cold or the flu. Microbials are living organizations that must be killed. 3. Gases Indoor odors and gases, such as benzene, formaldehyde, chloroform, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, etc., are released from furniture, cabinets, carpets, cleaning chemicals, copy machines, insulation, insect sprays, hair sprays, etc. If you are interested for more information, please contact Houston Admiral Air Conditioning. https://plus.google.com/+Goadmiral/ Houston Admiral Air Conditioning and Heating 20222 Stuebner Airline Rd Spring, TX 77379 (281) 876-9400 http://www.goadmiral.com/
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Evaporator Coils Installing the correct indoor or evaporator coil is essential for getting the highest performance and comfort from your central air conditioning or heat pump system. The evaporator coil is a piece of a equipment that is useful in sending cold air throughout the ductwork located in your home. As air is passed through the system, the coil will absorb the heat and you in return get that cold breeze throughout the house. For best performance, it is recommended that you install a brand-name coil with a brand-name air conditioner or heat pump system. And as always, brand-name equipment offers some of the best warranty protection coverage in the heating and cooling industry. If you are interested for more information, please contact Houston Admiral Air Conditioning. https://plus.google.com/+Goadmiral/ Houston Admiral Air Conditioning and Heating 20222 Stuebner Airline Rd Spring, TX 77379 (281) 876-9400 http://www.goadmiral.com/ Energy Saving Tips Tomball TX
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Summer Time: Reducing Summer Power Bills Without Spending Money A key to reducing air conditioning costs during hot summer days is to limit the amount of heat generated within the home or apartment during the afternoon, when temperatures are at their highest. Keep lights off when rooms are not in use. Lights generate heat that makes your air conditioner run more. Try to wash and dry clothes, iron and cook in the morning or later in the evening. Use microwave ovens, which produce much less heat than stoves for cooking. Use awnings, curtains, or blinds to keep out direct sunlight. This will keep your house cooler. Eliminate activities in the afternoon that require a great deal of in and out through the doors of your home. This allows cool air to escape and hot air to enter the home. More Efficient Air Conditioning: One of the most inexpensive and effective ways to reduce your air conditioning costs is to adjust your thermostat setting. The savings can be significant when you set your thermostat at 78 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. For each degree you raise your thermostat setting, you reduce seasonal cooling costs by 6 to 8 percent. Setting the temperature a little higher of around 78-80 degrees Fahrenheit , will you save 6 to 8 percent of your cooling costs for each degree above 78, and most people will be comfortable. Use a ceiling fan or portable fan to supplement your air conditioning. A fan can make you feel three to four degrees cooler (and only costs a half-cent per hour to operate) so you can set your thermostat a few degrees higher and save on cooling costs. Use in occupied rooms since fans cool people, not rooms. Turn off the air conditioning or set the thermostat up a few degrees when you leave home. Be sure your air conditioner is not blocked. A free flowing air conditioner operates most efficiently Be sure the return air grill inside your house is not blocked by furniture or other items. Filters should be checked monthly. When air conditioning is on, keep doors and windows closed Turn off kitchen or bathroom exhaust fans when your air conditioning is operating. Caulk and weather-strip leaky windows and doors. Shade your home from direct sunlight. Use shades, drapes, awnings, trees and shrubs to block the hot sun from heating up your home. If you suspect your air conditioning system is not cooling properly, have it checked promptly. A unit that is having operational problems can cause extremely high bills. If your air conditioning equipment is older and less efficient, compensate by being extra careful about temperature settings, hours of operation and filter condition. Biggest Money Saving Improvements Four tips to provide the greatest energy savings:
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Air Handlers An air handler, or air handling unit (often abbreviated to AHU), is a device used to condition and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. Usually, an air handler is a large metal box containing a blower, heating and/or cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers. Air handlers usually connect to ductwork that distributes the conditioned air through the building, and returns it to the AHU. Sometimes AHUs discharge (supply) and admit (return) air directly to and from the space served, without ductwork. If you are interested for more information, please contact Houston Admiral Air Conditioning. https://plus.google.com/+Goadmiral/ Houston Admiral Air Conditioning and Heating 20222 Stuebner Airline Rd Spring, TX 77379 (281) 876-9400 http://www.goadmiral.com/ Air Conditioning Products the Woodlands
Air Conditioners Today’s air conditioners provide more comfort and efficiency than ever. Whatever size your home, whenever you need cool, comfortable, cleaner air, we’re dedicated to providing the very best investment you can make for your family. What does that mean for you and your family? It means you’ll enjoy complete comfort on the hottest days of the year and lower your cooling costs at the same time. Cool Your Home with Highly Efficient Air Conditioners A traditional air conditioning system has two parts: an indoor unit, such as a furnace or air handler, and an outdoor unit. The outdoor condenser unit releases the heat the refrigerant picks up inside the home. Indoor and outdoor units are designed to work together. When the air conditioner is properly matched with a furnace or air handler, you get maximum efficiency and longer system life. Air conditioning and cooling efficiency is measured using a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). A higher SEER rating means higher energy efficiency. Economical operation Increased efficiency may substantially lower your home cooling costs. Quiet comfort Variable speed blower motor equipment allows for extremely quiet operation as well as dehumidification capability. Furnaces A furnace works to keep a home warm in the winter and plays a critical part in the operation of an air conditioning system. Furnaces produce heat through the combustion of natural gas in the furnace’s burner. The heat produced from this process then passes through a heat exchanger. Air from your home’s return air ducts is blown over the heat exchanger, thus warming the air. The furnace’s blower then blows the warmed air into the ductwork, which carries and disperses the warmed air throughout the home. During warmer months, the blower inside a furnace continues to circulate return air throughout the home–only this time; the return air has been cooled by being blown over the indoor coil portion of the home’s split-system air conditioning system. The condensing coil is typically installed on top of the furnace. Installing the correct indoor or evaporator coil is essential for getting the highest performance and comfort from your central air conditioning or heat pump system. The evaporator coil is a piece of equipment that is useful in sending cold air throughout the ductwork located in your home. As air is passed through the system, the coil will absorb the heat and you in return get that cold breeze throughout the house. For best performance, it is recommended that you install a brand-name coil with a brand-name air conditioner or heat pump system. And as always, brand-name equipment offers some of the best warranty protection coverage in the heating and cooling industry. Air Handlers An air handler, or air handling unit (often abbreviated to AHU), is a device used to condition and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. Usually, an air handler is a large metal box containing a blower, heating and/or cooling elements filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers. Air handlers usually connect to ductwork that distributes the conditioned air through the building, and returns it to the AHU. Sometimes AHUs discharge (supply) and admit (return) air directly to and from the space served, without ductwork. If you are interested for more information, please contact Houston Admiral Air Conditioning. https://plus.google.com/+Goadmiral/ Houston Admiral Air Conditioning and Heating 20222 Stuebner Airline Rd Spring, TX 77379 (281) 876-9400 http://www.goadmiral.com/ How Central Heating Works Piney Point Village TX
How Central Heating Works WHAT IT IS? Central heating systems have a primary heating appliance, such as a furnace, typically located in your basement or attic. All furnaces consist of four main components: 1) burners that deliver and burn fuel, 2) heat exchangers, 3) a blower and 4) a flue that acts as an exhaust for gaseous by-products. Depending on your situation, region and needs, you can choose from heating systems running on either gas or oil as fuel, or a hybrid packaged system that can use both fuel types. HOW IT WORKS? Combustion gases are generated by the burners in your furnace and passed over a heat exchanger. Air from your home blows across the heat exchanger to be warmed. It is then blown through a system of ducts to distribute around your home. During warm seasons your heating system works with your central air conditioning. Air is cooled as it’s blown over your air conditioning unit’s cooling coil, often attached to the exhaust of the furnace, and then sent over the same air ducts throughout your home. An independent dealer can help you decide which central cooling and heating system is right for you. Matched brand systems can be customized with cooling and heating units that match your situation and let you choose from a range of energy efficiency. If you are interested for more information, please contact Houston Admiral Air Conditioning. https://plus.google.com/+Goadmiral/ Houston Admiral Air Conditioning and Heating 20222 Stuebner Airline Rd Spring, TX 77379 (281) 876-9400 http://www.goadmiral.com/ Climate Control Filtration Katy TX
Aprilaire Whole House Air Cleaners FACT: Air pollution is a serious problem — especially inside your home! The EPA has named indoor air pollution as one of the top 5 environmental risks to public health. The EPA also reports that indoor air can be up to one hundred times more polluted than the air outside. One hundred times! And while you are offered many options — standard 1″ furnace filters, portable purifiers and ionizers — there’s only one truly effective solution: an Aprilaire Whole-House Air Cleaner. Don’t just treat the symptoms — remove the problems from the air in every room of your house — from your bedroom to your basement with an air cleaning system from Aprilaire — the leader in whole-home air cleaning technology. What is a Whole-Home Air Cleaner? There are many types of air cleaners (also referred to as air purifiers or ionizers) on the market today but none are as effective and clean your entire house as well as an Aprilaire Air Cleaning system. Aprilaire Whole-Home Air Cleaners make your air as clean as possible by removing particulates from your air, allowing you to breathe healthier air — important to those with allergies and asthma and for those who want the cleanest air possible for themselves and their family. An Aprilaire Air Cleaner installed by your heating and cooling contractor, can help rid your home of dust, dust mites, pet dander, mold spores, pollen, bacteria and viruses, smoke and more! How Does It Work? Aprilaire Whole-House Air Cleaners are installed as part of your home’s central heating and cooling system — completely out of your way and out-of-sight. That means each and every time your system runs, the air in your home is filtered through our state-of-the-art filter media removing potentially harmful contaminants from every room of your home. The resulting clean air is then distributed via your heating and cooling system’s ductwork to your entire home. Best yet, the system is easy to maintain with infrequent maintenance only required every 1-2 years unlike portable units that require monthly care or standard filters that need cleaning every 1-3 months. Turn your central heating and cooling system into a whole-house air cleaner with Aprilaire! “Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. In addition, it can cause headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue. People who already have respiratory diseases are at greater risk.” UV Lights Ultraviolet (UV) Air Treatment Systems zap mold spores and certain live, airborne bacteria passing by the lamp to prevent them from being re-circulated into your home’s air. The shortwave lights, similar to those used in hospitals, laboratories and commercial kitchens, are easy to add to your existing heating and cooling system. Plus, the long-life lamps are easy to replace when needed. UV Air Treatment System can kill up to 87% of certain airborne bacteria in the air passing through your heating/cooling system, reducing the presence of these harmful agents in the air your family breathes. UV Lights helps destroy bacteria, viruses, mold, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). Thermostats Houston Admiral is experienced with a complete line of digital thermostats, programmable thermostats and comfort controls to meet your needs. Programmable thermostats and comfort controls are designed to maximize the performance of heating and air conditioning systems with reliable, accurate temperature control. They’re remarkably easy to use, and they’re also easy on the eye. With an attractive, streamlined design, our thermostats will fit beautifully into any home’s décor. Let us help you select the model that’s right for your system and your lifestyle. If you are interested for more information, please contact Houston Admiral Air Conditioning. https://plus.google.com/+Goadmiral/ Houston Admiral Air Conditioning and Heating 20222 Stuebner Airline Rd Spring, TX 77379 (281) 876-9400 http://www.goadmiral.com/ Home Energy Savers Katy TX
Energy Saving Enhancements With the cost of energy rising 3% every year on average, doesn’t it make sense to reduce long-term consumption without sacrificing your lifestyle? Want to save money on your electric bill and at the same time help the environment? Using energy efficient products can help the efficiency of your existing equipment which not only saves you money year in and year out, but also prolongs the life of the most expensive household component (your heating and air conditioning system). Below are some of the energy saving products we recommend because of their quick return on investment and long-term energy savings. 5-2-1 Compressor Saver A 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® significantly reduces the amount of time your ac compressor takes to start. Air conditioners with the 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® typically start in 30-50% less time than air conditioners without the product. This is important because the compressor on your air conditioner consumes more power on start up than any other device in your home. Start up is the hardest time in the life of any type of electrical equipment. Ever notice that light bulbs almost always burn out when you first turn them on and not while they are on? This is due to the huge current that rushes in when a switch is thrown and power is first applied. An ac compressor may consume 45,000 watts of power while the motor is trying to start – TEN times more power than it uses while running. By comparison, the large burner on an electric stove only consumes approximately 5,000 watts on high. The heat that accompanies the in-rush current can damage vital electrical components – the air conditioner compressor, the air conditioner run capacitor and contacts. PROLONG EQUIPMENT LIFE The 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® protects these components by significantly reducing the amount of time it takes the compressor to start – generally 30 to 50%. This means your air conditioner and compressor will bear ½ the stress, strain and heat each and every time it starts. Considering that your air conditioner may start up more than 6,000 times in a single cooling season, the positive impact that the 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® has on your air conditioner is significant. LOWER ENERGY BILLS The 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® helps to lower air conditioning bills in two ways. The first way is that the 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® helps an air conditioner start up in less time. Your air conditioner uses anywhere from 5 to 10 times more power on start-up than it does while running. By reducing that time by up to 50%, there is far less electrical usage each and every time the air conditioner starts. For customers that are on a peak-demand payment program, these savings could be significant. The second way that the 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® helps to lower air conditioning bills is through the protection it provides to the run capacitor. The run capacitor is the “heart” of the compressor and it determines how much electricity is consumed while the compressor or air conditioner is running. Without a 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® the run capacitor bears the brunt of the stress and electrical heat during start up. As a result, over time the run capacitor wears down. When the run capacitor wears down, your air conditioner will still work, but it starts to use more electricity to run – just like the last step in a marathon is harder and requires more effort than the first. When weakened, your run capacitor and system can use 10% to 20% more electricity than before! Attic Tent The Attic Tent is a specially engineered, patented insulator designed to create an air transfer barrier between your attic and living areas. It is a practical and economical solution to a problem that has existed since homes were first built with overhead attic entries. That problem is wasted energy through and around the attic door and stairs. Through the years, homeowners who have been aware of air transfer/loss through the attic have attempted to remedy it by placing insulation around the attic door opening. Unfortunately, this technique doesn’t provide an air tight barrier, therefore, little reduction in the amount of energy waste and air loss is achieved. It also creates harmful airborne particles of dust and fiberglass each time the attic door is opened or closed. About Attic Ventilation Why Ventilate? It’s Only an Attic, after all… Just as houses have to breathe to create a healthy environment for the people living in them, attics also need to “breathe” in order to keep the roofing components “healthy,” well-functioning, and structurally sound. Seasonal Issues Affect the Structural Integrity of Your Home’s Roofing Components Anyone who has ever been in the attic during the summer knows that the attic gets hot—very hot. All that heat is first absorbed by the wood sheathing, the framing lumber, and the ceiling joists, and then those roofing components begin to radiate heat. Eventually all that heat will begin to affect the structural integrity of roofing components, and it is for this reason that many manufacturers of roof shingles will consider the shingle warranty voided if an attic is unventilated. During the winter months the major concern with an attic that is not well ventilated is moisture build up. Heated air from the living space below as well as moisture (from cooking, bathing, and washing clothes) leaks into the attic through the ceiling (even with the use of vapor barriers) through light fixtures and fans, access panels, and fold-down attic stairways. Condensation then begins to form on the framing lumber and the inside of the roof decking, leading to mold, mildew, and eventually wood rot. (Take a look at the ends of roofing nails sticking through the roof deck. If the ends of the nails are rusty, you have a moisture problem!) A second problem created by heat and moisture leaking into an un-ventilated attic is the creation of relative warm and cool spots on the roof deck, which may lead to “ice dams” when the roof is snow covered (and the inevitable roof leaks caused by water behind melting ice). An Attic with Proper Ventilation Translates into Energy-Savings There is an additional two-fold benefit in a well-ventilated attic. First, by keeping your attic cooler during the summer months, you effectively increase the efficiency of your ceiling insulation. As a result, your air-conditioner will operate more efficiently—and not consume as much energy—thus reducing your energy costs. And because your home’s entire HVAC system is operating more efficiently, unnecessary and costly wear-and-tear on the equipment is avoided. How Much Attic Ventilation is Enough? The Federal Housing Administration and most state and local building codes recommend a minimum of one square foot (144 sq in) of ventilation per 300 square feet attic floor space. (Bear in mind that this is a minimum recommendation. A number of factors specific to your home—geographical location, roof style and pitch, orientation to prevailing winds and weather extremes, and so on—as well as local building codes may require even more attic ventilation.) Here’s an example of calculating the minimum attic ventilation required: Your home has a 50 ft by 32 ft attic area Multiply length by width (50 ft x 32 ft = 1600 sq ft of attic area) Divide the total square footage of the attic area by 300 (1600 sq ft / 300 = 5.3 sq ft) Your home requires 5.3 sq ft of attic ventilation. What Vents Should You Choose? As anyone who has looked at the variety of vents on the market today knows, there are many from which to choose. Different styles, shapes, and even colors (to match your roof) are available. How do you choose? To some extent, the style of vent you choose is a matter of personal preference and aesthetics. The important consideration, however, is a vent’s “NFA” measurement. NFA stands for “net free area,” a measurement of the unobstructed area through which air can pass freely. The NFA formula takes into account not only the opening of the vent itself, but also considers any screening the vent has to protect the attic from the invasion of birds and rodents. NFA measurements are usually given in square inches. All Ventamatic, Ltd. “static” (i.e., non-powered) attic vents carry NFA measurements. Here’s an example of how NFA is used in choosing the vents for your attic: your home requires 5.3 sq ft of attic ventilation. Most NFA measurements are usually reported in square inches. Multiply the square feet of attic ventilation needed by 144 sq in (5.3 x 144 = 763.2 sq in). Always round up. The vents you choose to properly ventilate your attic must add up to 764 sq in. There’s only one more factor to consider: your attic ventilation must also be balanced. The “Balancing” Act: Use the 50-50 Rule A well-ventilated attic breathes-in (intake ventilation) and breathes-out (exhaust ventilation) through vents located at the lowest and highest parts of your attic. Properly placed and with the correct “balance” of breathing-in and breathing-out vents create a constant flow of air through your attic, cooling it in the summer and preventing moisture build-up in the winter. The most efficient attic ventilation system—and the one recommended by roofing engineers—is a balanced system of 50 percent intake vents and 50 percent exhaust vents, known as the 50-50 Rule, which allows the most efficient and constant airflow through the attic. The outside air enters the attic through vents placed in the soffits or under eaves and exits the attic (through convection) through vents placed at or near the ridgeline of the roof. The ventilation needed for proper attic ventilation in the example above is 764 square inches. To “balance” the vents for this attic, 50 percent (382 sq in) of the vents must be allocated for intake ventilation and 50 percent (382 sq in) for exhaust ventilation. When choosing vents for the attic in this example, be sure to “balance” the 764 square inches of NFA by placing 382 sq in of intake ventilation at the soffits or under eaves and 382 sq in of exhaust ventilation at or near the roof ridgeline. If you are interested for more information, please contact Houston Admiral Air Conditioning. Houston Admiral Air Conditioning 281-876-9400 http://www.goadmiral.com https://www.facebook.com/goadmiral/ https://plus.google.com/+Goadmiral/about Your air conditioning system should never freeze, if this occurs you have a problem. There are several reasons why the system may be freezing up, lack of air flow, low on refrigerant charge, mechanical part failing dirty or clogged air filter. There are 2 common reasons why this happens: 1) Restricted airflow By “airflow” we mean the amount of air flowing over the air conditioner evaporator coil. When airflow is restricted or reduced, there’s less heat for the evaporator coil to absorb, causing the temperature to drop to freezing levels. Air conditioning systems operate at an evaporator temperature of 40-45 degrees. When air flow is diminished the coil temperature drops close to 32 degrees, this causes the evaporator coil to freeze. Then, when humid air comes into contact with the coil, moisture condenses on the coils (like how water beads up on a cold glass of water in summer) and then freezes. Several things can cause restricted airflow:
There are a few other causes, but these are the usual suspects. 2) Low on refrigerant Your air conditioner uses refrigerant to move heat from inside your home to the outside. But when it’s low on refrigerant, there’s a pressure drop in the evaporator coil. As the pressure drops, so does the temperature, causing the coil to get to below freezing temperatures. So the same thing happens like when there’s restricted airflow. If your air conditioner is low on refrigerant it is best not to operate the system as the compressor relies on the refrigerant to cool the electric motor. When the system is low, it can overheat the compressor causing the compressor to fail.
WARNING: If you’re low on refrigerant, that means there’s a refrigerant leak. So a technician should first locate and repair the leak. THEN they can evacuate and recharge the system with refrigerant. The best methods for finding a refrigerant leak is by using an electronic leak detector or ultraviolet dye. Anyone who tries to top you off with more refrigerant without looking for a leak isn’t doing their due diligence. What you should do next Here’s general troubleshooting you should try to resolve this icy issue before calling a professional:
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via Houston Admiral Air Conditioning and Heating http://ift.tt/1rCYw0J All climate-control devices or systems have three basic components: a source of warmed or cooled air, a means of distributing the air to the rooms being heated or cooled, and a control used to regulate the system (e.g., thermostat). The sources of warm air, such as a furnace, and cool air, such as an air conditioner, in a house often use the same distribution and control systems. If your house has central air conditioning, cool air probably flows through the same ducts that heat does and is regulated by the same thermostat. When a heating or cooling system malfunctions, any of these three basic components may be causing the problem. Both heating and air conditioning work on the principle that heat always moves from a warm object to a cooler one, just as water flows from a higher to a lower level. Furnaces and heaters put heat into the air to make your home warmer; air conditioners remove heat to make your home cooler. All heating and cooling units burn fuel. Air conditioners use electricity. Most home heating systems use gas or fuel oil; other systems use electricity. The heat pump — an electrically powered climate control unit — both heats and cools air. In summer it extracts heat from the air inside your home. In winter it pulls heat from the air outside and uses this heat to warm the air inside. When the furnace is turned on, it consumes the fuel that powers it, whether it be gas, oil, or electricity. As fuel is burned, heat is produced and channeled to the living areas of your home through ducts, pipes, or wires and then is blown out of registers, radiators, or heating panels. Older systems use the heat they produce to heat water, which in turn heats the air in your home. These systems use a boiler to store and heat the water supply, which is then circulated as hot water through pipes embedded in the wall, floor, or ceiling. When an air conditioner is turned on, electrical power is used to cool a gas in a coil to its liquid state. Warm air in your home is cooled by contact with the cooling coil, and this cooled air is channeled to the rooms of your home through ducts and out registers or — in the case of room air conditioners — directly from the unit itself.
The thermostat, a heat-sensitive switch, is the basic control that regulates the temperature of your home. It responds to changes in the temperature of the air where it is located and turns the furnace or air conditioner on or off as needed to maintain the temperature at a set level, called the set point. The key component of the thermostat is a bimetallic element that expands or contracts as the temperature increases or decreases in a house. More advanced thermostats use sensors to read temperature which results in more accurate temperature control. Some thermostats are equipped with a humidistat which help control humidity levels in the home by cycling the system on when there is no call for cooling to make the system operate and remove humidity. For a complete list of services and offers, call Houston Admiral Air Conditioning and Heating 281-876-9400 or visit our website http://ift.tt/21Oylkn.
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