Air Conditioning Articles

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.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in Michigan. At Zilka Heating and Cooling, we take energy efficiency seriously.

It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Bloomfield Township home waiting for your air conditioning AC) system to kick into full gear.

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Bloomfield Township without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.   By using the AC Maintenance Checklist to can to sure of getting ready for those hot days.

Nowadays, air conditioning units are necessary to keep your Sylvan Lake, MI, home comfortable throughout the hotter weather.

Air conditioners have come a long way since they were first invented. Present-day AC units use 30 to 50 percent less electricity to create the same amount of cooling as their 1970s predecessors, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). Advances in the past 10 years have been significant. In fact, by switching out your decade-old AC, you could subtract 20 to 40 percent from your utility bill.

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your Michigan air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump. 

Sometimes, life moves incredibly fast. You could have sworn you just bought your air conditioner. But lately, it doesn’t seem to be working so well. You check the box and are shocked to find out you’ve had it for a decade. Where did the time go?

As a homeowner here in Michigan, it’s always a good idea to learn as much as you can about your appliances. That means knowing their basic operations, what features are included, and if any necessary upkeep is involved. Needless to say, this is no exception for your air conditioning (AC) unit.