Showing posts with label Humidity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Humidity. Show all posts

Saturday, May 18, 2013

A Short History of Air Conditioning

This video is about the history of air conditioning. Willis Carrier is regarded as the "father" of air conditioning.  Mr. Carrier figured out how to help a then popular magazine (circa 1902) get it's July issue out without the colors running due to humidity. After this achievement, Mr. Carrier started an air conditioning company. Control humidity by controlling temperature was Mr. Carrier's big idea.

In the 1920s movie houses began promoting the benefits of air conditioning. By the 1950, window-based air conditioners were becoming common in homes. Before watching this video I had not realized the degree to which air conditioning changed society. The impact has been profound.

A Short History Of Airconditioning

Man's control of heat and cold for useful purposes changed the course of society. This interesting clipping is from a NOVA Documentary called "Absolute Zero"...

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Friday, May 17, 2013

Managing Humidity to Improve Your Air Conditioning

Humidity saps the effectiveness of your air conditioner. During the warmer months of the year, this can be a real problem. You want to make sure the humidity level does not go above 60% or unwanted things will start growing and your air conditioner will stop working so well. One solution is to get a dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers remove humidity from a given room or area. Be sure to get an energy star rated dehumidifier. The biggest benefit of a humidifier is that you will save money on your air conditioner. Check out the video for more information.

Managing Humidity

Using a humidifier, during the winter season, can make your home more efficient and comfortable. Dave Mars explains how humid air can help heat your home thi...

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