Air Conditioning Articles

A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.  Below are some air conditioning basics.

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Below are air conditioning basics. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in Indiana. At Illiana Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., we take energy efficiency seriously.

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in St. John without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Indiana home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold. 

Deciding on the ideal time to replace your air conditioning system in St John can be a challenge, so here are three areas our Illiana Heating & Air Conditioning professionals suggest you monitor for telltale signs: