How Many Watts Does an Air Conditioner Use?

May 5, 2021

Air conditioners are one of the heaviest users of electricity in your Martinsburg, WV, home. The amount of electricity that an air conditioner uses is measured in watts. It’s important to know this information so that you can make an informed decision about purchasing an energy-efficient system and budgeting for your electricity bill. Read on to learn how many watts different types of air conditioners use and their energy use for different functions. Central Air Conditioning Watt Usage: Cooling When your central air conditioning system is running a cooling cycle, it uses about 3,500 watts per hour. This electricity powers...

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End of Summer AC Maintenance Could Help You Save Money Next Spring

September 20, 2020

Seeing summer fade away can be sad in some ways. Long nights, swimming pools, and warm weather are just a few things you lose when summer ends in Martinsburg, WV. One of the perks of summer ending, though, is that you won’t have to operate your air conditioner as often. Just because it’s not running, though, doesn’t mean it still doesn’t deserve some special attention. If you follow these simple tips from , you’ll be able to give your air conditioner the seasonal send-off that it deserves. Clean Out Debris Summer storms bring with them a lot of debris. Sometimes,...

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What is Super Cooling?

July 15, 2020

Everyone knows that keeping a home cool in the summer is a priority. However, did you know that there are many different approaches to cooling? One of the more popular alternative options for 2020 is super cooling. Here’s why you should consider it. Super Cooling Basics To start things off, super cooling is the process of cooling your home efficiently. Previously, it was thought that you should crank the AC when things get hot. While this works, it can be more efficient to cool at certain times of the day. For example, cooling your home when electricity costs are low...

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What to Do When Your AC Won’t Turn On?

August 15, 2019

If nothing happens when you try to turn on your air conditioner in Martinsburg, WV, there’s no need to panic. There are a few things you can look for to narrow down the causes of the issue. Depending on what the issue is, you may be able to fix it right away or call a knowledgeable professional to address the issue. Let’s look at four possible reasons your AC won’t turn on. 1. Power The first thing you can do, assuming you’ve already checked the remote control’s batteries, is to check the breaker box for tripped breakers. Flip the breaker...

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Changing Air Filters: Simple But Crucial to Your AC

July 9, 2019

One of the standard practices for maintaining a functioning and efficient air conditioner is changing the air filter. It is important for your health, as well as the health of your wallet, to do so. Let’s look at three reasons why you should change your AC filters in a timely manner rather than putting it off. The Air Filter Contributes to Clean Indoor Air One of the jobs of your air conditioner’s air filter is to trap all sorts of particles that can be burdensome to your health. Pollutants such as dust, dirt, pollen, pet hair and germs are collected...

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Comfort Tips

March 19, 2019

Choosing the heating and air conditioning products best suited to your home and your lifestyle requires some planning. Comfort Tips will help guide you through the purchasing process, from hiring a qualified dealer to exploring financing options, upon credit approval. They are designed to help you get the most from your comfort system and show you how to improve your home’s indoor air quality and energy efficiency. To view Comfort Tips, just click on the links in the menu below. Purchasing Considerations Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a Dealer Comfort Tips Seven Things to Look for in a Home...

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When to Replace

February 10, 2019

To repair or replace, that is the question that likely comes to mind whenever your heating or cooling system stops working as it should. Although repairing may be the most affordable solution now, it might not be the best choice over the long run. Factors to consider: Fifty Percent Rule When the cost of repairs approaches 50% of the value of your heating or cooling system, it’s generally time to replace the system. Other Rules of Thumb Even if needed repair costs aren’t quite as daunting as 50%, you might want to replace your system if it’s more than 12...

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Good Housekeeping

January 19, 2019

The Mark of a Reliable Home Comfort System Anytime you invest in a new heating and cooling system for your home, reliability becomes a top priority. You want to make sure your system works the way it was designed to work, keeping your family comfortable throughout the year. At Lennox, we are dedicated to delivering the highest possible levels of reliability and durability. As a testament to this commitment, you’ll find the Good Housekeeping Seal on most Lennox® Products. As one of the most widely recognized symbols of consumer quality assurance, the Good Housekeeping Seal adds to Lennox’ reputation as...

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System Matching

November 5, 2018

Matching is usually a term that relates to colors, but it’s also important when talking about heating and air conditioning systems. By combining Lennox® products that are made to work together, you can create an ideal system for your home. A Perfect Match = Peak Performance All air conditioners and heat pumps are specifically designed to work with matched indoor units (furnace or air handler) for optimum efficiency and performance. While an outdoor cooling system may “work” with indoor units, including older systems, it will only operate at its peak potential when it’s paired with the right sized system for...

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