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Why is a Heater Not 100 Percent Efficient? (Answered)

November 6, 2023 by Staff Writer

When looking for a heater to warm your home, the AFUE rating should be of top importance. This metric will tell you how much energy the device uses and converts into heat joules per hour; though this metric should play an essential part of selecting a system. People often refer to heaters that aren’t 100% … Read more

How to Calculate How Much Electricity a Heater Consumes

November 6, 2023 by Staff Writer

Winter temperatures often necessitate using electric heaters to stay comfortable, making these energy-saving appliances an economical way to enjoy cozy surroundings without incurring excessive energy bills or negatively affecting the environment. But it is important to understand that electric heaters consume significant amounts of power compared to their counterparts – this allows users to assess … Read more

Why Does the Heater Cause Headaches? (Answered)

October 25, 2023 by Staff Writer

Headaches affect millions of Americans each year, and are an enormous source of suffering. Common symptoms include nausea, light or sound sensitivity and fatigue – leading to lost productivity, lower quality of life and healthcare costs; sometimes they’re even caused by heat itself! But why does heating cause headaches? Whether it’s the furnace in your … Read more

Can a Heater Dehumidify a Room? (Answered)

September 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

Combined heater and dehumidifier systems offer the ideal combination for creating both a dehumidified room and warmer one. Dehumidifiers use heat or cool air during their moisture removal process, pulling water vapor from the air into an internal bucket before drying it naturally and adding warmth back into the room – creating a warmer space … Read more

How Can the Heater Core Affect Air Conditioning? (Answered)

September 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

The heater core of your car is one of its most integral yet underappreciated components, using hot circulating engine coolant to heat and defrost windshields as well as supply air for cooling purposes and the AC system. The heater core can affect air conditioning because if it malfunctions, it can allow hot coolant to circulate … Read more

Can a Heater Kill Bed Bugs? (Answered)

September 12, 2023 by Staff Writer

Heaters are devices designed to produce and radiate heat to warm objects or spaces, such as rooms or buildings. Heaters have become an indispensable tool in many businesses such as medical offices, schools and warehouses – but can they kill bed bugs? Bed bug infestations are an all too familiar problem that can be hard … Read more

Can an Air Conditioner Be Plugged Into a Surge Protector? (Answered)

September 5, 2023 by Staff Writer

A power surge is an abrupt rise in electrical voltage that can severely impact the functioning of your air conditioner. Modern AC units are particularly sensitive to power fluctuations, so even minor fluctuations can have lasting repercussions and cause decreased efficiency or system failure. While surge damage can be costly, there are permanent solutions you … Read more

Can an Air Conditioner Cause a Smoke Alarm to Go Off? (Answered)

September 5, 2023 by Staff Writer

Smoke detectors are designed to warn us about an impending fire by alerting us of the presence of smoke, as well as helping prevent one. Air conditioning provides comfort and safety; however, its presence can occasionally trigger false alarms in smoke alarms. This article addresses this question by exploring “can an air conditioner cause your … Read more

Why Are Air Conditioners Placed Near the Ceiling? (Answered)

September 5, 2023 by Staff Writer

Air conditioners are often installed on ceilings in homes and businesses alike, yet many wonder why. One key reason lies within convection – a process by which heat transfers in fluids by way of rising hotter and less dense materials while colder, denser ones sink. This movement of material creates the cooling effect desired when … Read more

How Much Does a 5 Ton Air Conditioner Weight? (Answered)

August 29, 2023 by Staff Writer

Air conditioning professionals often throw around unfamiliar terms that are hard to interpret, such as “ton.” When they mention that a 5-ton AC weighs x, that doesn’t indicate its actual weight – rather, “ton” refers to how much cooling capacity an AC has. The term “ton” originates in an era prior to modern air conditioning … Read more