Should I Repair or Replace My Air Conditioner? Reprinted with permission from Mr Cool During the summer months you might be wondering how you’re going to keep your house at a comfortable temperature during the grueling hot season. Get yourself a high-quality AC replacement to regulate the airflow of your home so that you can focus on what’s important, like whether you should serve hamburgers or hot dogs at your backyard party. When the temperature is hot outside, you need a reliable, energy-efficient AC system. If your HVAC unit hasn’t been doing its best over the years, you might have [...]

What Size Air Conditioner Unit Do I Need? Reprinted with permission from Mr Cool During the summer months, you might be wondering if your air conditioner will get you through the hottest months of the year. You need a cooling system that’s the right size for the space, uses the right amount of energy and keeps your whole house comfortable. If you’re just replacing an old air conditioner, the size you used previously is the best place to start. It is also important to consider the model and energy-efficiency of any AC unit you might utilize. This guide can help [...]

What Exactly is SEER? In your search for a new air conditioning system, you’ve probably run into the term “SEER” a few times. More than likely, you’re finding it in the specs and descriptions for every system you’ve looked at, so what the heck is it? Let’s start with a definition. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, which is formulated through dividing the system’s cooling output (measured in BTUs, or British Thermal Units) during a typical cooling season by the input of electrical energy (measured in watt hours) during this season. If that still sounds pretty confusing, don’t worry. [...]