I know it's early to worry, but an A/C question!
Hi girls! My house does not have central air, we have the boiler/radiator system of heating (not as common in Canada, everyone has regular furnaces and most people have central air ... have the air conditioner in this summer, if I should use windows, buy a different type of air conditioning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 06:32:25
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Alloy based fridges will run on 50% less energy
Washington, June 26 (ANI): Scientists have begun developing fridges that are powered by a 100% alloy, which will reduce their energy usage by 50% ... of its compactness, it’s likely that it can easily be installed in air conditioners, central heating systems ... applications, for instance in refrigerators and air conditioners. (ANI) [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 07:57:10
The top 10 most memorable moments in my 10 years in DC
It was only supposed to be for one year. That’s what I told myself, anyway ... a window unit.” What the hell was a window unit? In LA, we had something called “central air”. I couldn’t afford an air conditioner. So I suffered all summer, futilely relying on a small fan to cool down [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 14:34:31
Information About Motorhome Rentals
Combining the comforts of home along with the luxury of traveling and enjoying nature’s bounties, ... equipped kitchens and bathrooms, air-conditioners, generators, central heating – everything ... with seat belts and air bags. But, many people find Class B the most convenient, because its size [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 05:27:06
Top Ten Ways To Save Money and Energy
HomeDepot.com released a very helpful page that gives readers a very simple and easy to follow approach towards saving money and energy in their ... ceiling fan consumes around 45 watts of power per hour. A typical window air conditioner unit ... Filters on Central Heat / Air Unit: I totally agree [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 18:38:07
Air Conditioner Repair
By Matt Ridler Air conditioning repair is a very important part of any regular household maintenance ... and business air conditioners require routine check ups. Unfortunately, many homeowners and business owners ... procedures should also be performed by qualified technicians. Some central air conditioning problems [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 13:02:37
It snowed.
It snowed today. That's not a big deal except when you remember (or perhaps just learn) that we don't have central heat in this part of Japan ... on the air conditioner-in Japan the air conditioner is also a heater. In my office in my apartment [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 16:35:00
Daytona Beach Air Conditioning Faulty Air Conditioning Can Skyrocket Your Electric Bill
Opening the windows and using a ceiling fan is no substitute for a good air conditioning system through the sultry muggy days of a long hot summer ... in a matter of minutes. A lot of people aren't aware that a malfunctioning air conditioner may result ... or the entire house. (for central air conditioning units) is no longer warm , ensure that you [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 14:04:30
Plantar Fasciitis Update (pfblogs.org)
I get a kick out of reviewing my search engine hits ... conditioner," which is a riot because I have central air and to my recollection have never discussed window air conditioners on this blog. The most common search I get is for information about plantar [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 05:31:45
Do you believe it’s a Hyundai ?
Techno Station is yet not on rumors but word is out and it says that Toyota Motor Corp ... Air Conditioner A useable solar powered air conditioner is finally available for use ... car and Camry sedan, has already begun using solar panels at its Tsutsumi plant in central Japan [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 22:29:40
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
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
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
Orange County Heating
By Barry Crowther Heating repairs should be performed by licensed and insured professionals, ... Most central-style units double as both heaters and air conditioners, and because these systems ... when either heating or air conditioning functions are active. Otherwise, the unit will have to work too hard [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 12:04:30
Sanyo upbeat on Indonesia's market
The Jakarta Post, JAKARTA | Thu, 01/15/2009 3:03 PM Indonesian subsidiaries of Japan's leading electronics maker Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd ... Karampis. In 2007, company sales of refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners reached Rp ... . The central bank's recent cut in its benchmark interest rates by 50 basis point to 8.75 percent [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 12:10:00
Chevrolet Aveo 1.4 LS
Chevrolet Aveo is a unique synthesis of technology, sophistication and performance ... and Convenience Power steering Power windows Air Conditioner + Heater Tilt adjustable steering column Central Locking Rear defogger with timer Engine Check Lamp Remote trunk lid opener Battery Saver [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 04:06:49
Brrrr
For the last week our apartment complex has been in shambles, with trenches being dug everywhere. What in the heck is going on? ... We have central heating radiators throughout the apartment and electric air conditioners in our bedrooms ... Turns out that a little maintenance was needed on the complex central heating system [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 08:49:33
Winner of Apartment Project of the Year
The Esplanade is a high quality, strata titled residential building comprising 63 apartments ranging in size from 65m2 to 800m2; ... has been fitted out with Miele stainless steel appliances, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioners, and central [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 08:41:20
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
How to Save on Cooling Costs
Here are some Consumer Reports tips via Yahoo on how to save on cooling costs this summer. Their list: Use fans more ... an air conditioner in a shady spot could increase its efficiency by up to 10 percent. For people who have central air conditioning, annual energy bills can be cut by about 10 percent by using [more...]
Date: 2008-06-13 16:54:42
Thanh Nien Daily: A local architect famous for his bamboo designs wants to popularize buildings made of all-natural materials.
Award-winning architect Vo Trong Nghia says the best building designs use nature to their advantage. Nghia’s Wind and Water Cafe, which is built almost entirely of bamboo and uses a central pond as a natural air conditioner, was selected as one of 2008’s Best Global Designs at the International [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 23:31:21
Can we awaken from the dreams of recent years?
Following is a variation of a piece we wrote exactly three years ago, with some thoughts in a postscript ... by Americans. Milton Hershey invented the candy bar, Carrier invented the air conditioner for a tire ... , indoor plumbing, cars, airplanes, central heating [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 01:09:36
TV Tonight: What Did You Get For Christmas?
(TV Tonight, Friday, December 26th, 2008) What a surprise — it’s a Dirty Jobs marathon and an assortment of reruns ... Maker (Discovery, 8:00 pm) How It’s Made: Carburetors, Air Conditioners, Sugar (Science, 8:00 pm ... . All times are central. Dirty Jobs: Alpaca Shearer (Discovery, 5:00 pm) Rock Solid: Limestone [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 15:00:47
Green Tax Credits Available in 2009
Written by Dawn Killough, courtesy of Green Building Elements ... economy. * Purchase of central air conditioner or heat pump: $300, only some Energy Star products [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 18:06:30
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
Best of the Sidebar: DR on a (near) daily basis
Originally posted to the Sidebar by "jetcitywoman"... "A Bit More Dire" started me reminiscing about the dispatch center where I used to work ... when the electricity consumption was "too high" because of everybody running their air conditioners ... administrative building. No windows, fully below ground. It was in central California where it routinely [more...]
Date: 2008-06-27 14:00:00
Top Sexy Cars to Present Your Girlfriend on Christmas
Hey, boys Christmas is coming and you have only a couple of weeks to present us with cars of our dreams and don’t be sceptic since it doesn’t ... demanding girl needs: air conditioner, leather-bound gear knob, sports steering wheel, and even remote/keyless central locking, 6-disc CD changer, 15-inch alloy wheels, bluetooth, rear spoiler [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 14:18:00
MeFi: "It was beautiful, kind of like abstract art"
In March 2007, the FermiLab Office of Public Affairs in Batavia, IL "received a curious message in code" via USPS ... day. Geoff Milburn (creator of the Homebrew Air Conditioner and employee of the Canadian Space Agency ... months later, the central paragraph remains unsolved, and a Chicago Tribune article has rekindled [more...]
Date: 2008-07-16 19:08:38
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
One Cold and Foggy Day
Today is like a Saturday around here, Adam has the day off and usually we are slow to get going. This morning I made coffee ( ... . All of which became, for a fleeting moment the air conditioner humming in the cabin, my Gram in her robe ... to the lake.On our yearly summer trip from NY to Central California, where most of my Mom's family [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 21:51:00
You know you're from Oregon when...
Alright, Jenn and Ginger both posted one of these for Massachusetts and Colorado, respectively ... capita."4. You know more people who own boats than air conditioners. - Haha, yes! AC is not usually ... in the US. But even the people in Central and Eastern Oregon consistently recycle.2. You use the statement "sun [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 17:01:00
Another witness surfaces to testify in Delhi journalist’s murder
Four days after woman television journalist Saumya Vishwanathan was shot dead in south Delhi while returning home after a night shift, ... , air-conditioner and headlights were on. The police said the employee of the eatery did not see ... apparently when Saumya Vishwanathan's car hit the central verge on the road around 3.30 a.m.," Deputy [more...]
Date: 2008-10-04 04:29:05
Testing
Haier Electronics Group Co., Ltd., an investment holding company, engages in the research, development, production, ... manufacturer, will open its first air-conditioner plant today in Prachin Buri as... ... under the Haier brand name. The company is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong. Haier Electronics Group [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 14:21:19
Vintage Faire Mall; Modesto, California
It’s really cold in Northern California today ... in these shots? The air conditioner in my car could not keep up at all during this trip in June ... people in California’s Central Valley, located about an hour south of Sacramento and about 90 minutes [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 23:26:39
TV Tonight: Skinny Paper
(TV Tonight, Tuesday, November 25th, 2008) ... Veneer (DIY, 5:00 pm) Deconstructed: Air Conditioner, Electric Toothbrush, Tire, and Turntable (Science ... . We also have dueling Extremes again. All times are central. Machinery of the Past (RFD-TV, 8:00 pm [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 15:00:10
U.S. forces find energy efficiency saves lives
Special to E&E PARIS — At the height of the violence in Iraq, ... powering air conditioners in Iraq’s smoldering heat by spraying insulating foam on tents and barracks ... to Army Gen. Tommy Franks at the U.S. Central Command and chief of the power task force at the Fort [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 14:40:47
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
Save On Utilities; Opt For Energy-Efficient Appliances
You may be wondering where all the figures in your electricity bill go when you’ve done everything to keep your consumption to a minimum ... conditioners, look for high EER ratings on room-type units, and a 12 or higher SEER rating for central ... . You unplug your microwave and TV as soon as you turn it off, and you keep the thermostat or air [more...]
Date: 2008-07-05 00:33:04
Avoiding Chemical Toxicity
Reducing the amount of toxins we are faced with every day is one of the most important things we can do for our health ... ; air pollution, fluoride and chlorine in drinking water, preservatives and additives in foods, ink ... found in these products are known for damaging the kidneys, lungs, liver and central nervous system [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 08:17:25
Screw The Climate! We Want Our Cheap Gas!
Dandelion Salad By Dave Lindorff 07/25/08 “ICH” We’re a Nation of Lemmings Listening to the endless stream of cars passing my house every day, and knowing, from watching them from my mailbox, that they are almost all carrying just one person, either commuting to work or running some kind of errand, I know we are headed for disaster [more...]
Date: 2008-07-27 12:53:09
Diesel, gasoline or propane? Choosing the right home generator.
With winter coming, ice storms and blackouts occurring, the idea of purchasing a generator for home use is being considered by some as a means of maintaining at least a minimum of electrical appliances or utilities. The system may be as simple or as complex as desired with simple systems in the hundreds of dollars and more elaborate systems in [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 00:35:55
DrumBeat: June 5, 2008
Beyond gasoline: Prices surge for oil-based goods New York - Besides gasoline, the Department of Energy calculates, there are 57 major uses of petroleum – everything from cosmetics to ballpoint pens, nylons, and even the waxes in chewing gum. That is why the effect of high oil prices is now spreading well beyond the pump, [more...]
Date: 2008-06-05 13:07:25
We're a Nation of Lemmings
By Dave Lindorff Listening to the endless stream of cars passing my house every day, and knowing, from watching them from my mailbox, that they are almost all carrying just one person, either commuting to work or running some kind of errand, I know we are headed for disaster [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 16:27:20
Make Way for the Emerging Consumer
China's tiger economy is burning bright…excitement in the Indonesian coal industry…Americans get a break from the hard work of consuming…the world's money machine is slowing down…A list of top performers for the long-term…the four things we do with our loose change…and more! Finally, Americans are getting some relief [more...]
Date: 2008-06-12 19:07:09
Guidelines for a Home Air Conditioner
by Ana Dupuis If you’re considering installing a home air conditioning unit, you most likely won’t ever regret the purchase ... conditioners are good for all situations. Your best investment might just be a multi-use air conditioner ... . Home air conditioners that incorporate an air purifier are ideal for people who suffer from allergies [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 09:07:42
How the F1 rules changes for 2009 are meant to improve racing (part 3/3)
Felipe Massa tests the Ferrari F60 at Mugello F1 Fanatic guest writer John Beamer concludes his ... 75mm) are banned, which means an end to the detailed flow conditioners we see in this region today ... s wake. Also banning apertures should cut drag and associated turbulence. Air management in this zone [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 07:00:15
The Origin of Air Conditioning
air-conditioning.jpg Conceptually speaking, air conditioning has been around since the first primitive humans ducked into cool, ... with ice water-soaked rags. A fan blew hot air overhead, forcing the cool air to stay low to the floor ... into common use in some large cities during the late 1800s, typically piped from a central cooling [more...]
Date: 2008-07-12 19:07:19
UPDATE 1-Japan Oct power output dips, industrial demand weak
Japan’s utilities generated slightly less electricity in October than a year earlier, as a drop in power demand from the industrial sector outweighed an increase in air-conditioner use ... in northern Japan and in Tokyo, the nation’s most populated area, leading to greater use of air [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 06:37:21
Shade Trees Can Trim Dollars From Your Energy Bill
We have stood in the shade and felt it all along. Now, a new study has come along to prove it and equate it with energy savings ... . Sacramento was chosen because of the raging summers and the wide use of air conditioners, no doubt ... of the study were - Placement of a tree is central to energy savings. The amount of the savings depends [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 18:30:09
Oil price outlook from Roger Wiegand: Part I
Seeing beyond the blind curves of bailouts and meltdowns takes the keen vision of a veteran market observer, Roger Wiegand, Editor of Trader Tracks. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Roger gives us his latest thoughts on the bumpy road ahead and where he sees opportunities in the energy sector [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 15:51:14
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