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Learn about working with air conditioning systems with Bob Vila, including information about air condensers, installing air conditioners, maintaining central air, and more.

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Indoor Air Quality - Home Ventilation
Indoor Air Quality - Home Ventilation
If too little outdoor air enters a home, pollutants can sometimes accumulate to levels that can pose health and comfort ...
Installing a Room Air Conditioner
Installing a Room Air Conditioner
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com. Choosing a room or unit air conditioner wisely and installing it correctly can ...
Installing High Velocity, Flexible Duct Air Conditioning in an Older Home
Installing High Velocity, Flexible Duct Air Conditioning in an Older Home
House eleven of the Elmwood project. The air conditioning system for the third floor exercise area is installed.
Installing Skylight, Acrylic Block Panels and Hydro-Air System for Cooling
Installing Skylight, Acrylic Block Panels and Hydro-Air System for Cooling
House ten of the Elmwood project. The third floor rec room remodel continues with the installation of Hy-Lite acrylic walls, ...
Installing the Water-Cooled HVAC System
Installing the Water-Cooled HVAC System
Jeff Akers of The Air Authority explains how heat is recovered from the water that flows to each of the units in the high-rise ...
Maintaining Central Air
Maintaining Central Air
What would summer be like without central air? Unbearable! Here's how you can keep your unit in top condition.
Maintaining Room Air Conditioners
Maintaining Room Air Conditioners
Be cool! In just a few minutes with a couple of tools you can make sure your room air conditioner is working well.
Microwave Savings
Microwave Savings
Whenever possible, use your microwave instead of the oven. Microwaves use less than half the power of a conventional oven and ...
Mold Basics
Mold Basics
Molds are an essential part of the natural environment. The key to keeping mold in check is moisture control.
More Fans
More Fans
Consider using an interior fan in conjunction with your window air conditioner to spread the cooled air more effectively ...
New Air Conditioning for Old Houses
New Air Conditioning for Old Houses
Think beyond the window unit when looking for a creative way to keep your classic home cool. Alternative systems perfect for ...
Proportioned AC
Proportioned AC
Using the properly sized room air conditioner is important for comfort and efficiency. Buying too large a unit will chill the ...
Replacing HVAC Systems
Replacing HVAC Systems
If your home heating and cooling system is more than 10 years old, consider replacing it. Energy Star labeled central HVAC ...
Reviewing the Barn's Air Conditioning System
Reviewing the Barn's Air Conditioning System
Bob catches up with Mike Donaghey from American Standard behind the barn to learn more about the compressors. The units are ...
Reviewing the Home's High-Velocity, Mini-Duct HVAC System
Reviewing the Home's High-Velocity, Mini-Duct HVAC System
Bob looks at the HVAC units in the basement of the Medford home. There are 5 SpacePak units that, with their state-of-the-art ...
Room to Breathe
Room to Breathe
Air conditioners need room to take in and exhaust air and should have at least 18 inches of clearance from furniture, plants, ...
Running HVAC Ductwork in a New Colonial
Running HVAC Ductwork in a New Colonial
Bob meets with Peter Merianos and the crew from Coastal Heating and Air Conditioning who are fabricating the AC ductwork on ...
Shaded AC
Shaded AC
Plant trees or shrubs to shade air-conditioning units but not to block the airflow. A unit operating in the shade uses as much ...
Sizing Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Sizing Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Older space conditioning systems (more than 10 years old) are often unreliable and much less efficient than a modern system. ...
Spacepak
Spacepak
Spacepak's Jay Jones is on location to explain the company's unique central heating and cooling system. It is designed for use ...
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