Have you ever been out in the blistering sun for a day, haggard and sweaty, desperate to feel the cool breeze of air conditioning? You get home, open the door, and...nothing. You're still sweating. Your AC failed you, and that's just unacceptable. This letdown could just be due to a power outage or something unpreventable, […]
When the weather gets warmer, nearly all of us rely on our air conditioners to keep our bodies at a comfortable temperature. It's hardly surprising that two out of three American households has an air conditioning system, and that 82% of apartment buildings have air conditioners. When it comes to the nighttime hours, however, many […]
Tampa is currently experiencing some of the hottest days its residents will see all year -- and the last thing you want on your hands is an air conditioning (AC) unit that blows out hot air. And while the average air conditioning unit can last as long as 12 years, this doesn't mean your AC […]
On the morning of Monday, May 11, travelers going through Delta Terminal C at New York City's LaGuardia airport were subjected to even less fresh air than normal when the terminal's air conditioning system stopped blowing cool air through the building. As travelers waited on an air conditioning repair on an unseasonably hot day, many […]
During the hottest weeks of summer, your home's air conditioning system is a necessity that helps you beat the heat and stay safe from the dangers of high temperatures. That's why two out of three American homes today are equipped with air conditioners. However, you might be unknowingly spending hundreds of dollars in energy costs […]
Two out of three U.S. homes currently have an air conditioner -- and soon, many of these air conditioning systems could be manufactured in a brand-new way. Recently, Chinese developers recently unveiled the latest in 3D printing innovation -- an air conditioning unit that can be manufactured entirely through 3D printing. According to a March […]
This winter has been particularly severe, complete with a number of powerful arctic storm systems that have dumped foot after foot of snow in addition to bringing bitter cold single digit temperatures. As such, it's likely that the last thing on your mind has been your home's air conditioning system. However, winter is the perfect […]
The outdoors is the first thing we associate with air quality. But the air you breathe outside isn’t your only problem – that’s because indoor air quality is a major concern, too. If you don’t pay attention to the air you breathe at home, you could possibly say hello to exorbitant hospital bills and incapacitating […]
The internal mechanisms that control your sleep and wake cycle make up an extraordinary system. Different external factors, especially your room environment, however, can dramatically affect the balance of your sleep-wake system, disrupting sleep and leading to restless nights. A good night’s sleep depends on the comfort level within the confines of your sleeping area. […]
New studies are looking into the possibility that the temperature of a classroom plays a much bigger role in the education of children than anyone initially realized. During the entire length of the school year, there will be days when temperatures will start rising above the average line. There’s no time to worry about that […]