Don't breathe too much

EPA forecasts unhealthy air for most of New England on Tuesday: "We are expecting Tuesday to be another unhealthy air quality day in New England, ... suggests: Homeowners also are urged to turn their air conditioner to a higher temperature setting, turn ... and the medical community suggest that people limit their strenuous outdoor activity." So [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 02:40:22

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Advantages of using split air-conditioners

With fast evolving technology, something new is always being developed or modified to make our life more comfortable. Split air conditioners are cooling units which have made life easier for many people. Ideally, a central air conditioning system is for large areas like malls, hospitals and schools. Installing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:55:06

Great Service From Gain City

Some time back, I needed to get a new air conditioner unit for my place. As usual, what does a geek do? Yeah surf the net and compare prices and do research. After a while, I have a general price point I wanted, and roughly the type of air conditioner too, although no specific brands [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 05:08:06

FTC Energy Guide Labels Help Consumers Conserve Energy and Save Money

Get energy-smart this Earth Day with the Federal Trade Commission’s new publication, EnergyGuidance: Appliance Shopping With the EnergyGuide Label ... washers, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, dishwashers, window air conditioners, central air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and pool heaters. Copies of EnergyGuidance: Appliance [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 08:00:31

Need a Carrier, Lennox, Goodman or a Payne Air Conditioner Installed?

Whether you are looking for a new central A/C installation or air duct cleaning, these are the people to contact: ... LICENSED, BONDED and INSURED. We would be honored to be your A/C ContractorAir Duct Cleaning Services ... RemediationOur Air Duct Cleaners Also Provide the Following Services...Chimney Cleaning (chimney sweep [more...]

Date: 2007-07-01 11:14:00

My life in post-it notes...

Saturday morning-note on bathroom mirror:"The floor feels wet, I think the toilet is leaking" ... have central heat and air and I had two new window unit air-conditioners and didn't plan to be here [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 16:57:00

Robber puts pistol to man's face, but it jams when he pulls trigger

Leoncio Martinez is lucky to be alive after a mugger stuck a gun to his head and pulled the trigger on the Upper East Side of New York City. The gun jammed. "Definitely, he was trying to kill me. I was freaking out," Martinez, 64, a retired air-conditioner installer, told the New York Post. Police are looking for the mugger who put [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 16:53:32

Random Monday Notes

January 19, 2009 in Uncategorized I’ve got a lot to attend to this week, so it’s looking like it may be a light one over here folks ... get serious for a second: the air conditioner usage in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, etc is rapidly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:42:07

Whole Unit For Rent (Condo/HDB/Apt) All Location Near MRT

Whole Unit For Rent Studio, 2, 3 & 4-Bedroom Units (Condominium, Apartment & HDB) ... Condo at River Valley Close, 3+1 $3,800, 1250 sqf, fully furnished with new air conditioner, pool view ... from Orchard Road and yet is also close to Clarke Quay, Mohamed Sultan entertainment belt and the Central [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 07:17:59

Just Listed - Downtown St. Charles

1205 Edwards, St. Charles         Look at all the updates: hardwood floors on entire first floor, updated kitchen cabinets. Kitchen island with breakfast bar. Brand new roof. Furnace, central air conditioner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:47:23

Air Duct Cleaning

Life has changed tremendously over the period of years people have started to change and adapt to the new technology ... to people who have got reputation or experience in air conditioning & air duct cleaning ... place to get your air conditioner serviced and installed. There are many other services they take [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 01:54:37

10 Green Options for Black Friday

Black Friday –- the day after Thanksgiving, and one of the busiest shopping days of the year — might be a bit darker this year ... they are. You’ll be able to see if you need a new Energy Star air conditioner or fridge…next [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 05:00:28

10 Green Options for Black Friday

Black Friday –- the day after Thanksgiving, and one of the busiest shopping days of the year — might be a bit darker this year ... they are. You’ll be able to see if you need a new Energy Star air conditioner or fridge…next [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 05:00:57

Make your Summer Cool

Last spring we have upgraded our air conditioning system to a central air. We got a very good deal with our Split System Air Conditioners We got rid of all our window units and with this new one it is more quiet and the air is cleaner. I am so thankful that we have done [more...]

Date: 2008-07-02 01:17:03

A Non-Melting Arctic Ice Update

A sharp friend sent along these contrasting links: The Washington Post published an op-ed Tuesday from Vikki Spruill of the Ocean Conservancy about environmental issues for the new president: Focus on the Arctic. The Arctic, Earth's air conditioner, is already experiencing some of the most severe effects of climate change. Not only is sea ice [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 12:20:17

Turning air into drinking water

Posted by Xeno on December 9, 2008 Remember those sweltering summer days when the air was so muggy you could practically drink it? A new home appliance is promising to make that possible by converting outdoor air into nearly 13 ... drinking water in the world, the WaterMill has the look of a futuristic air conditioner and the ability [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 21:26:54

Turning air into drinking water - Frontiers- msnbc.com

Posted by Xeno on December 9, 2008 Remember those sweltering summer days when the air was so muggy you could practically drink it? A new home appliance is promising to make that possible by converting outdoor air into nearly 13 ... drinking water in the world, the WaterMill has the look of a futuristic air conditioner and the ability [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 21:26:46

Quick recap . . .

I got my computer back! It's like new . . . sort of. What I really want is a new iMac desktop . . . maybe someday ... on a indoor soccer team (no I've never played before, but it is SO fun), and come home with battle wounds ... has moved up to a flashy 2007 Honda Civic - with an AIR CONDITIONER. He's livin' the highlife [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:28:00

Take a Walk Down To Electric Avenue

There was an article today in the New York Times discussing spending out infrastructure money wisely ... that it doesn't put strain on the grid the way that the sudden burst in popularity of air conditioners did ... . If it's the one that she's performing on the Central Corridor or the Dulles extension no thanks. We need [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 06:07:47

So Much to Do Around the House…So Little Time!

As we enter the new year, it’s a great time to plan the few things required to keep your home in tip-top shape ... by a professional Clean and seal your wood deck and its railings Vacuum lint from your clothes dryer duct and vent ... and carbon monoxide detectors Every Three Months: Clean or replace your air-conditioner filter Fertilize [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 11:02:04

Trees Are Nature's Climate Air Conditioners, Study Finds

Image from twoblueday If you're reading this, I probably don't need to waste my time trying to convince you that trees are great. They absorb carbon dioxide, they can be used to power small remote sensors and they're pretty darn nice to look at too. Now a new study by a... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 04:55:00

New Stuff from D.Billy

Brooklyn street artist D.Billy recently executed two new “conversions” in Bushwick, Brooklyn. A fire / police call box flipped to be a drive-thru speaker A rusty welded metal cover for a window air conditioner turned into a TV set Previously: D.Billy’s Balloon-Based Street Art via [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 10:09:07

At What Price Hypothermia?

To remove the air conditioning units, or not to remove: that is the question. At least, that's the question on deck for many New Yorkers this wintry weekend.One would think this is an easy fix: if you're cold, take the damn air conditioners out of the window. Lo, the issue [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:04:00

Winners/Losers, January 19th

January 18, 2009 in Everyday, New York City | Tags: fashion, product reviews, suspenders, shampoo, hair, h&m, l'oreal shampoo, ... to this shampoo/conditioner in an attempt to SAVE my hair from the salt and snow flying through the air ... Shampoo & Conditioner.  My hair tends towards the drier side, and is hard to maintain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:50:28

Nom Nom: Churros

Barring things like the freakishly warm front currently hitting New York, ... into that chocolate. We're lying. We don't own an air conditioner and we would burn our house down [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 23:35:12

150 Make It Right Homes Get Omnistat2 Thermostat

The Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans is recognized as one of the areas where Hurricane Katrina inflicted the most damage ... automation device for heaters and air-conditioners. Users can set desired temperatures for different [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 12:46:31

Percentage of power from proposed new nuclear reactors in Georgia would go out of state

The Georgia Public Service Commission on Wednesday resumes a second round of hearings into whether Georgia Power should raise its rates sooner, ... resources to provide air conditioners and power tv's in Alabama and Florida. I don't think a lot [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 21:55:00

SolFocus' New Module Promises to Break Records

Solfocus, whose technology focuses 500x the normal strength of sunlight onto tiny bits of ultra-efficient (ultra-expensive) ... exactly when it's needed...when air conditioners are running full blast. So the race to make solar [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 05:53:34

New 2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Unveiled in Detroit

Toyota unveils the third-generation  Prius hybrid at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show ... consumption, made viable by a refined air conditioner. Optional LED headlights also use fewer ... the ventilation approach. When parked, it will use solar sway to run fress air through the vents [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:32:24

Operation Cast Lead Monday Dec 29th

Sticky post. Please scroll down for new posts and updates. For other liveblogging, see The Muqata ... Gilad Shalit was injured in one of the IAF attacks. 9:00AM: An Arab air conditioner technician [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 03:45:23

Happy New Year (and no baby yet...)

Hi guys, just checking in! No baby yet, we are on Day 3 of BabyWatch since she had the official EDD of January 2nd ... - never tried it before) and that helped a lot too. My hair seems really happy from being air dried ... blades. As for product, I am still fiercely loyal to Pureology hydrate shampoo and conditioner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 20:37:00

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