Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner Buying & Installing

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Expert advice on the pros and cons of a ductless mini-split air conditioning, how a ductless AC unit differs from other AC, and how to buy and install ductless mini-split AC. In This Article: What Is a Ductless Mini-Split AC? Is a Mini-Split Better Than a Conventional Air Conditioner? Mini-Split AC Size, Output and Efficiency […]

How Room Air Conditioners Work

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Window and room air conditioners use refrigeration principles to extract heat and moisture from room air, cooling and dehumidifying the air. The basic components inside the unit include a blower and/or fans for moving cooled air into the room and exhausting warm air, and refrigerant components for extracting heat from the air. Those components include […]

How Much Does a Central Air Conditioner Cost?

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A new whole-house air conditioning system will cost between $3000 and $7000, depending upon the size of the system, equipment brands, and installation requirements. Large, complicated systems can run much more, costing as much as $20,000. Existing heating system ductwork in your home makes a difference because it can usually be utilized. But, even in […]

Sizing a Central Air Conditioner

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Expert article on how to properly size a whole-house air conditioner for your home. Included are tips for reducing the load on your air conditioning unit. Manufacturers produce whole-house central air conditioners in a range of sizes, which raises one of the most important questions you’ll have to answer when shopping for one: How big […]