Air Conditioner Q&A
Q:
What size of air conditioner is good for my room?
A:
Find your room size by multiply room length, width and height, then reference the following chart.
Q:
Which capacity should I use?
A:
Inefficient air conditioners have to work harder to cool rooms, which waste energy and money.
LOW. Room has tree shade, tint windows, above average building tightness, or below average occupancy.
AVERAGE. Room has partial tree shade, tint windows, average building tightness, or average occupancy.
Q:
Cooling tips.
A:
1.
Select the proper size of air conditioners. The larger unit may cool down the area quickly, but waste the energy and money;
in contrast, the smaller unit will run constantly without getting good results.
2.
Small openings may add up to big ac and heat losses. Caulkting cracks in windows, doors, floors and walls may keep
cooler air from leaking, and save energy and money. Keeping fireplace damper closed may save energy, too.
3.
Using fan to increase the air circulation. Moreover, you may add the fan at attic to improve the ventilation, which may lower
the temperature of the entire house.
4.
Regular maintenance may insure its operation efficiency, including check and clean the filter once a month. Or check the
owner's manual for more details.
5.
Set timer properly. You may set the timer to turn on the air conditioners 30 minutes before family members arrive home.
Or set the air conditioner thermostat and timer at night time to save energy.
6.
Using shades and drapes may keep your home cooler. Also reflective films can screen out the hot rays of sun without
reducing the amount of light you receive.
Q:
How to recycle air conditioners?
A:
In NYC:
Call 311 or make an appointment online at NYC Sanitation website to drain refrigerant.
On Long Island:
Find the location near you to recycle your old air conditioners.
