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air conditioning? why when installing air ducts for air air conditioning in a house do they have to be lifted up off the ceiling
Air Conditioning? When was air conditioning invented?
the difference between air conditioning and air conditioner? Could you please tell me the difference between air conditioning and air conditioner? I knew that we can say that "this car comes with an air conditioning" . How about the following sentence: Does your apartment has an air conditioning /conditioner? Does this building has an central air conditioning system?
Can an air conditioning attached to the furnace in your house blow up? Every once in a while you hear of bgger industrial air conditionings on sky scrapers or commercial buildings getting old, and then people reposrt a big bang, and the air conditioning blows up. Can this happen to a house airconditioning??? And what signs should you look for when you try your air conditioning out for the first time in the spring after a cold canadian winter?
What would cause the air conditioning to be permanently on in a focus? What would cause the air conditioning to be permanently on in a ford focus? Even though the air con is switched off, very cold air is comming out the air vents when it should just be cool air from outside (unheated). I switched it on and off and it seems to have stayed off this time but there must have been something causing it to remain on. (using a lot more fuel)
What air conditioning unit would fit in a balcony door? I only have balcony doors for windows, and there is no central air. What air conditioning unit would suit a balcony door?
Does air conditioning in a car have different effects on different size motors? What would help a car not burn so much gas when running the air conditioning? In other words, if the gas consumption is awful with a (let's just say) 307 c.i.d. engine will it "NOT" be so bad with a 350 crate motor (tuned for a nice output of horsepower) or a restored Cadillac 500 c.i.d. engine? What are the variable specifics on whether or not an a/c compressor (or system for that matter) will take a considerable toll on a car fuel tank and mileage? I just figure it was some kind science to the whole thing.
Will we have to replace the air conditioning unit if we remove the heat pump? We currently have an air to air heat pump. We would like to replace it with a propane furnance. If we do so will we have to replace the air conditioning unit as well? From what I understand, the air to air heat pump utilizes the air conditioning unit to run. Will our current air conditioning unit still work independently from the heat pump? What changes to the unit will need to be made, if any?
Why is my air conditioning not working on my central heat and air? My heat works and my air conditioning does not. Would anyone know why. Do these units need freon to work? Thanks for your time. Oh, wanted to ask also. Is there a switch or something that I might have to switch on / off?
Is the air-conditioning unit connected to electrical power supply? That is, if your electricity was to get knocked out, does that mean your air-conditioning unit will stop working as well? Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but I really don't know, lol. Thanks in advance. No need to get snippy. I just want to know if it gets power from the same line that you hook up your fridge and TV and everything else to, or if it has a separate electrical line.
Can a dog be okay without air conditioning during the summer in an apt? We might be moving into a huge 2,000 sq ft warehouse loft next month, but it does not have air conditioning. We have a dog and 2 cats. We live in Philadelphia so it gets hot in the summer. There is a huge fan up on the high ceiling and we will probably put an air conditioner in the window in the bedroom area, since there are walls around the bedroom. For the most part, it wont be air conditioned. I am worried that the dog will pass out or get over-heated. Should I be worried?
Why do my heating and air conditioning units come on at the same time? I have central air. I turned my heater on for the first time yesterday and it seemed to work just fine. I felt the air coming from the vents and it is warm. The temperature reached the set temp on the thermostat. The problem is that my air conditioning unit also comes on. I don't think this is normal. Can someone please tell me why this is happening? Thanks.
How often do air conditioning units need to be charged with freon? We have been having terrible problems with our central air conditioning unit. Our house is about 8 years old and we have a zone system (separate heating and cooling thermostats for upstairs and downstairs). For the past 2 years the unit is not cooling the house properly (heating works fine). We had the dampers replaced 2 years ago and I know the dampers are fine. We have had several repair technicians look at the unit. They always recharge the unit with more Freon (3 times in 1 summer) after claiming to fix a leak. This past weekend again a repair person claimed that we had an internal leak in the unit. He said that he had plugged the leak and then he charged the unit with Freon. Not only did this not work (our house continued to get hotter from 73F to 85F while AC was running all day) the pipe coming from the unit outside our house was all frozen over with ice (all the way to where the insulation started). Any suggestions or help will be appreciated. Thank you.
Who can tell me about air conditioning parts or lead me to a good diagram? We are trying to fix the air conditioning at work (the landlord won't do anything) and need to replace some parts. We have the ducts and I have found out that the ducts are connected to the collars (male/female). The collars are then attached to a big square piece which then has the grille attached where the air goes out. Does anyone know what the big metal square piece is called? I've been looking online but so far, no luck. And if you know of any good diagrams illustrating this, that'd be great as well. Thanks!
What is the reason for a slow or stopped central air conditioning outside cooling fan with a loss of cold air? The recent problem seems to be related to the outdoor cooling fan. The air conditioning system seems to be working properly, but there is a loss of cooling of the air coming from the indoor air conditioning vents. I inspected the outside unit, and yesterday the cooling fan was stopped with a humming/grinding sound. The capacitor looked good (no bulging), but I'm not an electrician and I have no way (or the knowledge) to test voltages and amperages and such. Anyway, I blew on some dust/dirt/cobwebs around some of the wires, and started the system back on and the fan moved at normal speed and the system worked and cooler air came out. However, today, the indoor temperature wasn't maintained and I went outside and the cooling fan was running much slower (but it was running). After I turned off the system, I felt the metal cover of the outside unit, and it was very hot, and it seemed that the source of the heat came from directly above the cooling fan motor. Please contact me!
When you turn the air conditioning on in your home? Should there be a small amount of water coming from the base of the unit inside the house? I can't figure out if it's the air conditioning unit or a leaking water heater?
What are possible causes of my air conditioning continuing to blow warm after a recharge? I just purchased a recharge kit from the store and recharged the air conditioning on my 98' S10. I filled it completely with 1lb. and 12oz. of 134a as requested by the user manual. The compressor is spinning and it took the refrigerant just as it should have, but I am still getting absolutely no cold air blowing. What are some possible causes? I'm stumped.
about how much does a furnace /air conditioning cost to replace? Our airconditioner has been leaking and leaving huge puddles of water on the floor from a hose attached to the back of it. The hose leads to a plastic drain pipe in the wall but its too high up and i THINK the water that is collected in this hose backs up and spills al over the floor. We just bought a BRAND NEW water heater and i dont want it rusting out but it will if i dont fix the air conditioner or set the water heater on bricks. Anyone know why its leaking and a inexpensive way to fix this? The hose is not clogged up either. I was wondering if a replacement air conditioning/heater (its combined) will cost us around 6,000 or more? Or will it be easier to fix whatevers wrong? ANY suggestions on what to look for in the back of of it or inside of it that can possibly be the cause to the air conditioning leaking and flooding the little room out. The heater works great. The air works too it just leaks when we run it.
How do I clean an air conditioning unit? I have an air conditioning unit in the wall of my living room that has been permanently installed. What is the best way to clean it and the reusable filter? I just want to get the dust and crud out so it runs better.
How much would it cost to get my air conditioning fixed in my car? I need a quote on how much it would cost to get my air conditioning fixed in my car. I drive a 2000 murcury couger, and the air conditioning works great, its cold and everything, but it only works on the highest level. What could be wrong? How much would it cost to fix something like that?
How can I improvise some air conditioning for a couple of days ? The central air conditioning in my apartment is getting repaired and won't be working for 4 or 5 days. I want to improvise something. Maybe taking a fan and pointing it a a bag of ice. Heck.. I don't know... Any tips ?
Is there a portable air conditioning unit out there on the market? Please excuse my ignorance, but is there a portable air conditioning unit (blows out COOL AIR in a HOT ROOM) without being attached/fixed to the wall, as in carry it with you just plug it in to a wall socket and have it blow out cool air. I know this may seem like a dumb question, but a simple answer would be much appreciated. Thank you!
what is a good brand air conditioning install at home and how much? Please anyone know the estimate? I have no idea and interested in getting central air conditioning system for my home...tks!
How does one service the air conditioning unit on cars? Do I have to take my car to an air conditioning shop to have it serviced? One is able to receive instructions in the owner's manual for servicing and maintaining the coolant system, but they do not include details on maintaining your air conditioning unit. Has anyone performed this on their own? Tom
Where can I buy an air conditioning compressor? Where can I buy a new air conditioning compressor? I mean, what sort of store? What should I look for in the yellow pages?
What is the cost of installing air conditioning? Does anyone know what the cost of installation of air conditioning in 3 bedrooms is likely to be ? No 'clever 'answers please to obtain points. Don't bother to say..free...open the windows...I live on a busy trunk road and that is not possible.
How do you adjust to not having air conditioning if you have had it for years? For those who either want to live more environmentally friendly or who are moving into new housing without air conditioning . How do you adjust to the heat ?
Do you have to keep the air-conditioning fan running in order to turn the power humidifier on? I have a Lennox power humidifier model WP2-18. I have noticed that whenever I turn off the air-conditioning fan, the humidifier doesnot work. How are these two things tied together? Do I have to keep the fan running for the humidifier to be operational.
Is it possible to have air conditioning installed? My girlfriend is looking for a new car. She's on a tight budget but there's a few things she definitely wants in the car she gets. One thing is air conditioning. But in some cases it really increases the cost of the car. So my question is, is it possible to get an a/c installed in a car that doesn't have it to begin with? And if it can, does it cost a lot of money? Or would it be more cost-effective to just buy a car with a/c on it?
How much of an effect does air conditioning have on my gas mileage? The gas mileage for my van seems to bottom out in the summer months when I have to use the air conditioning. This year, so far, it seems worse than ever. I am getting about 30 miles less on a tank of gas. Any suggestions or insights?
I need to modify my air conditioning system. I have a three story Townhome. The first floor has its own AC un? I need to modify my air conditioning system. I have a three story Townhome. The first floor has its own AC unit. The second and third floor are supplied by a larger AC unit. However, the third floor is a large room (essentially a converted attic) which serves as the guest room and usually empty and not worth cooling down. There is a small air intake and three registers on the third floor. There is a large air intake and 6 registers on the second floor. 1- Can I just shut of the air intake and registers on the third floor? 2- If option 1 overloads the system can I build a bypass air intake to the second floor and add a few extra registers? Using a switch to control whether or not I use the bypass? The idea being I can cool the second floor more efficiently?
Is it dangerous to leave cars air conditioning on while car is off? My mom says if you leave your cars air conditioning on when you turn the car off, so it automatically is on when you turn your car on, that it hurts the engine. Is that true or is she full of BS? It sounds like complete BS to me.
Can parakeets travel in air conditioning? I was planning to bring my parakeet to a pet place to get his wings clipped. It is supposed to be 89-92 today in New York. Is my parakeet going to be overheated? If so, can he travel in air conditioning?
We recently had our air conditioning checked & he used a tool to meature strength/ cooling from the vents? On our annual A/C check the technician used a tool that he hand held under the A/C vent to measure the temperature the blow air conditioning out of the vent. What is this tool called as my husband wants one for Fatherr's Day (sounds like a plan to me!
How do I keep a window secure after installing air conditioning? My condo is on the ground level and I would like to install a window mount air conditioning unit, but am worried about security. Is there a way to keep the burglars out?
How to rewire the portable air conditioning to 35 degree? I have a 3 door cooler and I want to install the air conditioning and convert it to the cooler. I know it preset to lowest you can go is 60 degree. I want to rewire to by pass the setting. Can any one help me? I greatly appreciated.
What is the average temperature you set your air conditioning at? We live in central FL. My husband is from a tropical climate and does not want to use air conditioning at all. I would love the air to be set at about 75 but have compromised and am willing to have it set at 80 degrees. I think this is very reasonable, but he insists it is set at about 83 degrees if it is on at all. At this temperature I am very uncomfortable and have trouble sleeping. Am I being unreasonable here or is he?
Does condensation in an air compressor ruin the air conditioning on a car? For example I try and turn off my air conditioning on my car just a couple blocks away from my house and put the fan on high so it blows out all the cold air. Will this make my air conditioning last longer?
How to dismantle dashboard to access air conditioning ducts? Would like to know how to dismantle the dashboard in a 2000 GMC Safari van to get access to dislodge the stuck door in the air conditioning ducts. The air conditioning only blows through the defroster vent, and no other vents in the van.
Where is the air conditioning filter in a 1997 ford mustang and what is the easiest way of getting to it? The air conditioning in my Mustang will only blow out of the windshield vents and not through the dash vents and I was told it was probably due to the air conditioning filter. What I would like to do is replace the filter but I need to find out where it is and what is the easiest way to access it (example- through the dash or engine, etc.). Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks.
Does using the air conditioning in my car increase the amount of fuel used? Does using the air conditioning in my car increase the amount of fuel used? And also, by how much? for example, if it does increase the amount of fuel used, is it a negliable amount? or is it rather significant?
How much would it cost to get a new air conditioning panel installed in a car? The air conditioning only works in my car in the area where the defrosters for the windshield are for some reason. They don't work in the panel anymore. What would be the average price to get that fixed? My car is an older one, a 1990 Ford Tempo.
How to reduce the effects on health from air conditioning? We have air conditioning at work, and every time I go into work I get a terrible headache and feel really fluish - I have been told that it is most probably a result of the air conditioning being on constantly and drying the air out (I work in a serviced building where this is the only source of ventilation, they are serviced and cleaned regularly). As soon as I step outside, I feel fine again. How can I reduce the impact that the air con has on my health?
Is it possible for a home air conditioning unit to be the cause of its coils going bad? My Mom owns a Trane air conditioning unit and has had nothing but problems with it. She had the coil replaced on it a couple of years ago. Now a technician is telling her that the coils are bad again. They are telling her that there is something in the environment, her sprinkler system (sulfur), which is causing it to go bad. Does this explanation sound feasible? She uses well water for her sprinkler system but has had this sprinkler system for nearly 20 years. Before she had to get a new unit about 3 years ago she never had problems with the coil. Is it possible that the air conditioning unit itself could be causing the coils to go bad? i.e, a Freon leak or something.
How do you remove the air conditioning, defroster,etc. control panel on a 2000 VW Beetle? The air conditioning, defrosters, everything controlled by the various buttons and knobs on the control panel are not working. Nothing will come on. We do not want to pay to get it fixed as we know it will be expensive. If anyone has any recommendations, especially on how to remove the panel so we can get a peek inside it would be much appreciated. Thanks.
How can I keep my house cool without air conditioning? I live in a very old house which for some reason makes it very hard to install air conditioning (it has something to do with the thin walls) so any cool air we have comes from fans. This however does not do the best job of keeping the house cool. Is there anything I can do to keep my house cool when it's hot?
Is it better to leave air conditioning on low or turn it off? Just wondering if you leave air conditioning on all the time is it more expensive then turning it off and on.
Is there a trick to running 2 air conditioning units in a 2 story home for efficiency? We recently bought a 2 story home with 2 air conditioning units. Does any one have advice as the most cost effiecient way to use these units? It would stand to reason there must be. Any helpful hints would be appreciated.
Do I need to service the air conditioning unit in my home? My house is only fours years old. I use the air conditioning often in the summer time. I rarely use the heater. I regularly replace the air filters. Is there any need to call an air conditioner cleaning/servicing provider to come to my house to perform any routine service?
Why does my air conditioning Smell when first turned on? I've noticed on newer vehicles the air conditioning smells really bad when first turned on, like the worst smell ever. This has happened on my brand new Dodge Magnum, my girls new Toyota Yaris, and my uncle's new Honda CRV. WHY?
how to operate a home air conditioning? I trying to operate or turn it on my central air conditioning but i lost my manual booklet? I don't where i'm gonna start.
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