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High indoor humidity can be hard to control. Often people use their air conditioners to remove moisture from their home since this happens as a by-product of cooling. However dehumidification is not the primary purpose of and air conditioner. An air conditioner runs off of a thermostat which only senses temperature not humidity levels. When…
Continue ReadingA heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from in to out or from out to in. In the winter it works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your home and…
Continue ReadingThe US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for up to 47% of your energy bill. At Vailes Heating & Cooling, we take energy efficiency seriously. Here in Virginia we understand that air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months and our advice may help you save money on your…
Continue ReadingAn air conditioner is a standard appliance in home comfort. The Energy Information Administration reports that 87% of homes have an AC unit and they account for almost 20% of yearly electricity consumption in the US. At Vailes, we believe that knowledge is power – the more you know about the appliances you are using,…
Continue ReadingAt Vailes we believe that the more you know about your HVAC system the better decisions you can make in regards to it. Here are 4 of the main parts to your central air system: Condenser This is the outside metal unit. This is where the gas from the compressor is condensed into a liquid.…
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