Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Archive for November, 2016

Heat Your Home More Efficiently with a Ductless System

Monday, November 28th, 2016

If you’re thinking of installing a new heating system this winter, it pays to consider all of your options. If a centralized heating system doesn’t seem to be meeting your needs and you’d like to try something different, you might consider a ductless heating system as an alternative. Ductless systems have a lot of benefits, and with our cold winters here in Dover, DE, you can have one installed quickly and take advantage of the benefits as soon as possible. What kind of benefits? Read on to learn more.

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Beware of Dry Air In Your Home

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Relative humidity levels in the air need to stand somewhere between 30% and 50% for most human beings to be comfortable. That doesn’t happen much in the winter here in Lewes, DE. As the temperature falls, the ambient moisture in the air coalesces into droplets (and eventually ice if it gets cold enough), leaving the air itself much drier as a result. It can be a huge problem in your home if you let it. Luckily, there’s an easy solution: a whole-house humidifier installed by an expert.

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Is the Air Not Flowing in Your Furnace?

Monday, November 14th, 2016

Here in Seaford, DE, most homes use forced-air furnaces to stay warm in the winter. Furnaces don’t use heated water or other alternate forms of heating. Rather, burners pass warm temperatures through a heat exchanger to warm the air. The heated air is then blown through your ducts with a fan. But what happens when the air doesn’t flow as swiftly as you’re used to? Now is a good time to check for low air flow in your furnace, because if it crops up, you have time to address it before falling temperatures get too cold. Only a trained technician can identify the problem, but you can do yourself a favor by shutting the system down and calling for repairs the minute you spot the signs of low air flow. Why? Here’s a quick breakdown.

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Choosing a Commercial Thermostat

Monday, November 7th, 2016

Thermostats act as the control mechanism for your HVAC system, which makes it one of the most important components in your home. It’s even more important for a commercial setting, where you need not only a comfortable environment for employees and customers, but is necessary to keep products safe and equipment like computers functional. If you’re in the market for a new commercial thermostat here in Bridgeville, DE it pays to do your homework beforehand. Qualified companies like ours can help you select the right unit and install it in a timely fashion for you. Here’s a short list of questions you should consider while making up your mind.

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