The energy experts have settled on a number that Louisiana residents should use for their thermostat setting during this heatwave. You're not going to like it.
The A/C or air conditioner in many Louisiana homes will be put to the test over these next several days of record heat. Here's how you can help your unit and keep your costs lower.
The above headline is sure to garner a spirited response from anyone born and raised in Louisiana, but currently, the idea of a "Too Hot to Work Law" is actually being debated in England.
This common kitchen staple can be put to good use in battling high energy bills during the summer months. You probably never thought about using it this way.
We asked people in Acadiana to tell us who they thought was the best HVAC repair service in Acadiana based on price, quality of work and professionalism.
Does your home feel humid all the time? Maybe the temperature seems to fluctuate. Are your floors to your AC vents damp? At night, do you pull the covers up, then off, then up, then off, the same thing night after night? If your HVAC unit is in fine working order and all of these things take place in your home every single day and night, more than likely the fan switch is in the wrong position.
If you find yourself in a hotel in which the air conditioner isn't blowing cold air, check the air conditioner filter. Chances are it's going to be filthy.
Apparently, you might be using your car's AC all wrong. It's usually face melting hot when we get into our cars after work. Spanish car maker, SEAT, has listed some of the most common mistakes we make when trying to cool down our vehicles.
When I got home on Thursday, the house was cool, but something didn't sound right: upon investigating, the blower motor on our central unit wasn't on. The outside unit was on, the plenum was cold, but there was no air flow.
Being the son of a man who could do anything, I learned a few things about air conditioning, and, with one phone call, confirmed my diagnosis:Â power to the motor...
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