There is no doubt that when there is no air-conditioning, it can become uncomfortably hot when you are traveling or camping. The good news is it doesn’t have to be this way. There are many products on the market that will cool down a space using 12-24 volts DC. These units work by using batteries… Read More »
Window air conditioners are usually not fixed when broken and most often tossed and replaced. However, they are fixable, often only needing a low-cost part or a refrigerant recharge to get them working again. One problem when repairing a window A/C unit is they usually do not come with a service port Schrader valve and… Read More »
Having a quiet window mounted air conditioner can make a lot of difference in having a comfortable living space. Loud, noisy AC units can wake you up at night and have you constantly adjusting the TV volume. Windows air conditioning units are not the best when it comes to noise levels. This is because the… Read More »
Window mounted air conditioners are very useful and versatile units but can have issues at times. One of these issues is water leaking into a home; in most cases, it needs to be set up to drain better. A window air conditioner unit should be level, and some people have it lean slightly away from… Read More »
Installing a window air conditioner unit is not difficult but must be done right to operate correctly. The support that holds the unit in place is important to not fall and damage the unit or possibly hurt someone. Below are three common methods to support a window air conditioner. 3 Ways To Support a Window… Read More »
Replacing the capacitor in a window air conditioner is not a difficult task, but care must be taken, so no harm is done to yourself or to the unit. While repairing window air conditioner units, such as recharging refrigerant and replacing capacitors, is rarely done like HVAC equipment, the units can be repaired. If you… Read More »
Window-mounted and portable air conditioners are both very popular for cooling down a room. While similar, there are some differences between the two packages. Should you buy a window mounted mounted air conditioner unit or a portable unit? Let’s look at the positives and negatives of both as well as other things that separate them.… Read More »
Supporting a window air conditioning unit is always a good idea to give it support and prevent it from falling, along with protecting the window sill itself. Several types of brackets are available to hold a window air conditioner unit in place. The AC Safe window brackets are one such popular style bracket and the… Read More »
While not common, repairing window air conditioner units can be done, including checking for low refrigerant and adding some if necessary. Since sealed units don’t have a service port for gauges, checking if it is low on refrigerant is not as quick as other HVAC systems. Installing service ports can be done and is not… Read More »
Window and through-the-wall air conditioners are a great low-cost way to cool a space. They are also DIY friendly, with most homeowners able to install a unit without the need for an HVAC installer. Window vs. Wall Mounted Air Conditioner A window-mounted air conditioner is meant to be installed through a window and has a… Read More »