ASHRAE – the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers says:

Most homes in warm climates have air conditioning. For some, air conditioning may be a luxury, but for many, it is a necessity. Given the expense of the equipment and the power to run it, ASHRAE wants consumers to be informed about their air conditioning systems. These ten points should make a consumer more aware of the air conditioning system and better able to care for it and use it well. Should it become necessary to replace that system, seek out a qualified HVAC professional.

1. HOW AN AIR CONDITIONER WORKS

2. WHAT A “TON” OF COOLING IS

3. WHAT GOES WRONG

4. WHAT THOSE FILTERS DO

5. MAINTAIN THE SYSTEM

6. DUCTS MATTER – A LOT

7. HOW TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY

8. LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

9. VENTILATE

10. IT’S NOT THE HEAT, IT’S THE HUMIDITY

You may follow the links above to learn more, or watch for my next blogs going into more detail about these important factors in understanding your system.

https://www.ashrae.org/resources–publications/free-resources/top-ten-things-about-air-conditioning