Air Conditioning Articles

Scheduling a plumbing inspection with our team at Skyward Heating, Air & Plumbing will keep your system running efficiently.

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air. Below are some air conditioning basics.

When your air conditioner (AC) is running at peak efficiency, you win.

It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Hartselle home waiting for your air conditioning (AC) system to kick into full gear. But instead of cool air coming out of your vents, all you feel is hot air!

Did you accidentally stumble upon your air conditioning (AC) unit’s “winter weather” setting? Nope. You’re probably experiencing a freeze-up.

It’s the first really hot day of summer when open windows, sun-blocking shades, and the ceiling fans just can’t cut it anymore.

You decided to part ways with your old air conditioning (AC) system. It is not always an easy decision to make. Here are five factors to consider when looking for a new air conditioner: 

AC takes the edge off the hot months—but its energy usage can sneak up on you. Cooling costs comprise about 13 percent of the average family’s energy spending per year, according to ENERGY STAR®

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your Alabama air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump.