As summer draws near and temperatures creep upward, a home air conditioner may start to look like more of a necessity than a luxury. All air conditioners work basically the same way as your refrigerator: They pump heat from one area (in this case, your home's interior) and transfer it to another (the outdoors). An air conditioning system contains several parts:
Did you know heating and cooling your home account for more than 54 percent of your utility bill every month? Regardless what type of heating and cooling system you have in your house, you can save money and increase your comfort by properly maintaining and upgrading your equipment.
You should have your air conditioning and heating checked twice a year depending on the age and usage. Did you know most consumers are very price-conscious when purchasing an air conditioner? A split unit, used in most homes, costs thousands of dollars so spending a little money now to increase the life of your system definitely worth it.