AQI
The Air Quality Index will help you know about the air around your house. Continue reading AQI
Category: Building Science
Personal/Desk Top AC
When water evaporates, it lowers the temperature of the air. The water is changing state – from a liquid to a vapor. As the temperature of the air drops, the amount of moisture in the air – or relative humidity (RH) – increases. Window air conditioners and central air conditioners increase comfort by reducing the temperature AND relative humidity. “It’s not the heat. It’s the … Continue reading Personal/Desk Top AC
Manual BV
There are a bunch of fundamental issues that work together as a system for a home to be comfortable and durable. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has distilled a massive amount of information into a series of manuals and standards. Most of them are very familiar (or should be) to HVAC contractors and engineers. Although the concepts are similar, every house is different … Continue reading Manual BV