by Cooper Climate Control
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Many of us in the Valley-Metro area count on our air conditioners to give us respite from the hot summer months. The following are five common questions regarding air conditioners. We hope you will find this information enlightening and useful.
What is a heat pump?
HVAC systems that cool and heat the air in our homes and businesses usually come with a heat pump. This device operates by reversing the refrigeration cycle and providing warm air instead of cooled air to the home or office. Heat pumps help to maintain a more comfortable living climate within building, especially in the coldest winter months.
What does EER mean?
EER is the acronym for Energy Efficiency Ratio. This tells us how efficiently cooling and heating devices are operating. It does this by making a comparison between how much hot air the unit puts out compared to the input of power that is required to operate it. The higher this EER is, the more efficiently the heating unit is operating, and the more money you will save on your monthly utility bills.
Can bacteria and viruses be spread by your air conditioning unit?
Bacteria and viruses can be spread by air conditioning units. However, this issue is often over-emphasized and is not as serious as you may think. Air conditioning units are no more responsible for spreading bacteria or viruses than what you and I are. We have our own small ventilation system within our bodies that intake and expel micro biotic substances.
My air conditioner is running, but my room isn’t getting any cooler. Why?
There are numerous reasons why the air in your home is not being cooled efficiently by your air conditioner. It could be as simple as the air conditioning unit being set to “fan” mode instead of cool. However, it could be much worse than that. If your thermostat is set correctly, but your house or office isn’t getting any cooler, call a professional immediately and find out what the problem is.
Even though my air conditioning is running, the air flow is still low. Why?
In most cases, you can trace this type of problem back to dirty filters. But, it could be something worse. If you have taken care of replacing your filters monthly, then the filter is most likely not the issue. If it isn’t, call a Cooper Climate Control technician for help.
