Air conditioners should always produce some amount of water. This is the natural result of airborne moisture beading on the cool walls of the condenser—like the condensation that forms on a cold glass of lemonade on a hot day. This water will drip until a puddle accumulates beneath the unit. But how much is too… Read more »
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What Is a Heat Pump?
A heat pump serves as a heater in the cold months and an air conditioner in the warm months. It uses the same thermodynamic principle as a portable air conditioner, but it serves two roles instead of one.
To learn how a heat pump works, let’s first examine how a portable air conditioning unit operates…. Read more »
Whole House Surge Protectors
Can a whole house surge protector save you money? Every plugged-in device in your home with a digital or electronic component is susceptible to power surges. Even small voltage surges can reduce the lifespan of your electrical devices and appliances. In addition to premature replacement costs, power surges can cause programming issues and increase your… Read more »
Charging Portable Electronics
Charging portable electronics is becoming more challenging as the number of devices we own keeps growing! Four years ago, the Consumer Electronics Association reported that the average American home had about 24 electronic devices. With each household member using multiple devices, a common challenge in modern American homes is finding a way for everyone to… Read more »