Air Conditioning
Understanding Air Conditioning Capacitors
Capacitors Atlanta Capacitors – with respect to your air conditioning system, what are they? What is important about capacitors in your air conditioning or HVAC system in Atlanta? Read on for complete explanation. Capacitors Control Voltage Capacitors are electrical devices that keep or store electrical charges for your HVAC system. They are used in heat…
Read MoreDuctless Split Systems Explained
Ductless Split Systems Atlanta Ductless split systems are the “problem solvers” of the Atlanta HVAC industry. Why? Simple. Generally these are stand-alone systems, without ductwork, consisting of copper and electrical connections. Ductless split systems are more efficient than standard air conditioning and heating systems. In fact, a single outdoor condenser can service numerous indoor units.…
Read MoreWhy New HVAC Systems Make Sense
New HVAC Systems Atlanta New HVAC systems in Atlanta make good sense, and are almost always a smart idea. Why? The reasons are multiple. At the very least, a new HVAC system will pay for itself in a matter of years (via huge energy cost savings) and if you replace your current heating and air…
Read MoreDamp, Stuffy, Dusty Home Air? Need Indoor Comfort? Find out how…
Solution: New American Standard Platinum XM System from Empire Heating and Air Conditioning. Indoor home air climates tend to become damp/humid, dusty, and stuffy in and around Atlanta. This is not comfortable for you, your family, or guests. The solution is an American Standard Platinum XM two stage air conditioning system. This unit solves all…
Read MoreUnderstanding SEER – Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios
American Standard Air Conditioning Units / Atlanta Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios What does SEER Mean? In HVAC terms, SEER stands for “Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.” SEER ratios generally should range between 10.00 SEER to 20.00 SEER, the higher the number the better. (In the old days, 10.00 was considered good, but units have improved.) Today,…
Read MoreAir Conditioning Summer Tips
Air conditioning is often said to be everyone’s closest summertime pal. For air conditioners in Atlanta and the Southeast, this is probably true! The entire culture of the South and much of the nation changed with the advent of air conditioning in the very early 20th Century. Good or bad, air conditioning is important, and…
Read MoreGreat offer on a New American Standard Air Conditioning System
American Standard Atlanta Offer Empire Heating and Air Conditioning is teaming up with American Standard to discount one of their top-notch 16 SEER Platinum XM air conditioning systems. We’ve negotiated special pricing on the remaining Atlanta inventory PLUS you can choose 60 months financing at 0% interest or take a $500 instant rebate. You must…
Read MoreHow cool will my air conditioning system keep my house?
Air Conditioning Size Explained The International Energy Conservation Code recommends sizing HVAC systems to maintain 75 degrees indoors while it is 92 degree outdoors. The recommendation is under normal operating conditions for the greater Atlanta area. That is the textbook answer. Load Calculations to help determine Air Conditioning Size Performing a load calculation (simplified) is…
Read MoreHow long should it take for my house to cool down?
Common Air Conditioner Problems and Solutions Empire Heating and Air Conditioning understands air conditioner problems and solutions. We received a call from a longtime customer who had suffered through a power outage for two days during the 90-degree heat. The power came back on at 10 pm and by 8:00 am her home had only…
Read MoreUnderstanding Dehumidifiers
Air Conditioning – Dehumidifiers Atlanta Dehumidifiers – air conditioners and air conditioning processes control the internal environment of your home, keeping the air clean and the home at a stable temperature. The potential problem is that the humidity level of the air is actually the main culprit; yes, the moisture. Sometimes it is simply way…
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