Celco Heating and Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for June, 2015

Reasons Why a Heat Pump Can Be a Great Whole Home Air Conditioning System

Monday, June 29th, 2015

It may sound odd that a device called a “heat pump” can cool your home, but it can, and it can do it very well. The key to a heat pump system being able to both cool and heat your home in Westport, CT, is the reversing valve. This component allows your heat pump to change the direction in which the refrigerant is flowing; in turn, the heat pump can change between heating and cooling. So why should you consider the installation and use of a heat pump system to cool your home? Here are some reasons to ponder:

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Does My Commercial Air Conditioner Need Repair?

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

If you have your own business, you know how important it is to have a comfortable business space all year long. Now that we are in the cooling season, it’s important to have cool, dry air circulating throughout your building. However, if you aren’t seeing the performance you need, but don’t know what’s happening, your AC in Stamford, CT, may need repair help. Here are some of the more common signs your commercial air conditioner isn’t operating as it should be:

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How Do Air Conditioners Remove Humidity?

Monday, June 15th, 2015

As we head toward the hottest part of the year, you may be wondering how your air conditioner helps remove the humidity that makes everything feel so hot and sticky. The key to this process is the refrigerant in your system, as refrigerant facilitates the removal of heat and humidity. If you are experiencing excessive humidity, you may want to consider the installation of a whole home dehumidifier for your home in Fairfield, CT. First, let’s take a look at how the humidity is removed by your AC.

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Can UV Lights Help with Allergies?

Monday, June 8th, 2015

Managing allergies during the spring and summer can be a full-time job, and if your air conditioner or HVAC system doesn’t have upgrades to help you with them, there may be days where you feel like you just can’t get any relief indoors or out. There are a number of indoor air quality products that can help with indoor air quality, but when it comes to removing biological contaminants, you’ll want to look at UV germicidal lights. These lights don’t just remove biological contaminants, they eradicate them. Why does this matter to y our allergies? Let’s take a look.

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Can a Whole House Generator Keep My Air Conditioner Going?

Monday, June 1st, 2015

As we head into thunderstorm and hurricane season, it’s important to know that you have the backup power you may need in case of a power outage. The best way to ensure this is to install a whole house generator for your home in Westport, CT. While your air conditioner may not be at the top of the list for the systems you need to keep on, it may be for those in your home, especially those who are elderly and/or have medical conditions that can be exacerbated by hot, humid air. The experts at Celco Heating and Air Conditioning can help you size a generator for your home and install it so that it you have the power you need during an outage. How does a whole home generator provide this power? Let’s take a look.

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