{"id":10766,"date":"2024-06-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52.73.242.68\/~smartairaustin\/?p=10766"},"modified":"2024-06-21T08:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T12:00:00","slug":"understanding-your-air-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/52.73.242.68\/~smartairaustin\/understanding-your-air-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Your Air Conditioner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your air conditioner<\/a> lives in your home full time\u2014why not get acquainted with it? \u00a0This article helps you with understanding your air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By learning a bit about your AC\u2019s components and functions, you\u2019ll have an easier time caring for it. Problems will be easier to identify and communicate to one of our Smart Air Cooling & Heating<\/a> specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also gain a better grasp of maintenance<\/a>. Prevention is the best medicine\u2014simple tasks like replacing your filter monthly go a long way. Changing out a dirty filter can instantly improve efficiency, saving you up to 15 percent on your utility bill, according to the US Department of Energy <\/a>(DOE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Air Cooling & Heating<\/a> is committed to friendly and transparent service. We\u2019re pleased to provide our Texas<\/a> neighbors accurate and up-to-date heating<\/a>, ventilation<\/a>, and air conditioning (HVAC) information, so you can make informed decisions you\u2019re completely satisfied with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Air Conditioning Help My Home?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your AC does more than keep your living space a comfortable temperature. The evaporator removes heat and humidity from the air. From there, it converts to water, exiting down the condensate drain. With well-balanced humidity, mold has a harder time growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, surfaces like wood and tile are protected from excess moisture. The filter also catches allergens like pollen and dander. This, along with the mold reduction improves indoor air quality<\/a> (IAQ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does the AC Cool Down My Home?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever put your hand up to the condenser (the outdoor box with a fan), you may notice the air coming out feels warm. That\u2019s because your central air system doesn\u2019t add cool air\u2014it subtracts hot air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indoors, the heat gets soaked up by refrigerant liquid located in the indoor evaporator unit. The liquid travels through coils to the outdoor condenser, which pushes the heat away with its fan. This process will loop until your home reaches the set thermostat temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know Your AC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n