Late summer is usually the time when older air conditioners start to buckle under the strain of months of daily use. It’s also the time when homeowners here in Seaford, DE look ahead to the winter and determine if they need to improve their heating system. If you’re in either of these camps, we’d suggest taking a good look at a heat pump system for your home. It’s a unique way to provide excellent heating and cooling in one unit, and depending upon the nature of your home may be just what you’re looking for. Here’s how they work.
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The Benefits of a Heat Pump
Sunday, August 14th, 2016Signs of Trouble with Your Commercial Ice Machine
Monday, July 25th, 2016If you run a restaurant or similar food preparation service here in Seaford, DE, you know how important your ice machine is. Ice is necessary not only for providing cool drinks for your customers, but to aid with refrigeration and food preparation. When your ice machine runs into trouble, it can bring your entire business to a halt. The right services can fix the problem quickly and get your company back to normal operations again, but first you need to be bale to spot the signs of trouble. The list of symptoms of such problems can include (but is not limited to) the following:
UV Air Purifiers Kill Germs
Monday, July 18th, 2016Say you’ve just brought a newborn baby home, and want his or her air to be free of germs. Or you have a family member suffering from asthma who needs your living space to be as clean and healthy as possible. Perhaps you’re jut tired of mold and bacteria growth in your home, or your family getting sick every time you turn around. The solution could be a UV air purifier installed in your heating and air conditioning system. UV light is extremely effective in keeping your home free of germs and bacteria, and can make a huge difference in your quality of life. Here’s how it works.
Why Would I Need Duct Sealing Services?
Monday, June 13th, 2016Ducts are an indispensable part of our air conditioning system and with summer here in Seaford, DE, they need to function as effectively as the air conditioner itself. But because they’re tucked out of sight so often in the attic or behind the walls, we rarely think about the problems they may be suffering. Duct sealing services are available when breaches arise in the duct system. But why is that necessary, and what happens to the air conditioner when breaches appear in your ducts?
Dehumidifiers Make Summer More Comfortable
Monday, May 9th, 2016Summer is coming to Seaford, DE faster than you may think, and we’ve already experienced flirtations with high temperatures and higher humidity. That last part is what concerns us today, for high humidity levels can be just as bad as the heat when it comes to your household comfort levels. Air conditioners can begin to address the problem, but they’re not set up for that and excess humidity can increase the strain on them considerably. Instead, have a whole-house dehumidifier installed by a trained technician. The benefits can be more substantial than you think.
3 Things to Look for in an Air Conditioning Service
Monday, April 4th, 2016A good air conditioning service can be as important as your auto mechanic. You need to know when you call that number that you’re going to get reliable service at a fair cost and that whatever they do for you – be it installation, repair or replacement – it will keep your air conditioner running the way it needs to. Our summers get too hot here in Seaford, DE to expect anything else. But how can you tell when your service has the right stuff, and when you’re dealing with someone who just isn’t up to the task? Here are 3 things to look for in an air conditioning service that can help you separate the real deal from the fly-by-nighters.
Why Install a Dehumidifier?
Monday, September 8th, 2014Your air conditioner is designed to remove both heat and humidity, but during periods of excessive humidity, it can be challenging for your AC to keep up. Humidity holds heat, so any time there is excess humidity in the air, it forces your air conditioner to work harder in order to cool your home. A great way to help your air conditioner and increase the comfort in your home is by adding a whole-home dehumidifier to your Seaford, DE property. With professional installation from Atlantic Refrigeration, you can dehumidify your home easily.
Signs You Have Too Much Humidity
You can feel humidity most of the time, but sometimes it can be difficult to spot excess humidity when the AC is running. Here are some common signs:
- Sticky feeling on the skin
- Stickiness on surfaces – counter tops, tables, etc.
- Condensation on walls
- Fogging windows
- Cold, clammy feeling in your home
How Does a Whole-Home Dehumidifier Help?
When you install a dehumidifier into your existing HVAC system, the air in your home is dehumidified before it becomes part of your system’s air flow. The dehumidifier is part of your system, so it operates with the cycles of your air conditioner as well as independently. The process is seamless and easy.
What are the Benefits of a Dehumidifier?
Installing a dehumidifier has several benefits worth considering:
- Better comfort – removing the excess moisture from your indoor air leaves the air dry and cool, and as a result, more comfortable.
- Better health – excess humidity can exacerbate chronic respiratory problems like asthma, and allergens like dust mites, mold and mildew thrive in moist environments. Eliminating the excess moisture in your home can reduce or eliminate these problems.
- Less stress on your system – as we mentioned above, when there is excess humidity, your air conditioner has to work harder. By reducing the amount of moisture in the air with a dehumidifier, you remove the extra stress on your AC.
A whole-home dehumidifier for your Seaford, DE home can help improve comfort, indoor air quality and the health of you, your family and your air conditioner.
If you are interested in what a dehumidifier can do for you and your home, call Atlantic Refrigeration today and schedule an appointment.