4 Important Things To Keep In Mind When Doing Home Renovations
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Are you getting ready to do some home renovations? Continue reading “4 Important Things To Keep In Mind When Doing Home Renovations”
Are you on the fence about where you should place your air conditioner? Well, you’re not alone! Many homeowners have this dilemma. Picking a spot for a unit is another big decision that homeowners should make to ensure that everything, including a cooling unit, is working perfectly.
Build the home of your dreams by following the things mentioned below to ensure that you secure the best location for your air conditioning unit:
You can go through numerous tipster sites that tell you how to best position your air conditioner, but asking a professional for their opinion is the best way to know. A specialist has undergone enough training and research to give you their educated opinion on where and how to install your air conditioner. So you can trust that the top experts in your location can give you the answer you need.
According to the International Energy Agency, there are around two billion air conditioners worldwide. Additionally, the air conditioner industry is expected to grow at about 5.6% of the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2022 to 2030 in the United States. On the other hand, in Saudi, with a desert climate, their HVAC market size is estimated to grow during 2021-2030 at a CAGR of 8.1%.
Australia, with similar seasons to the United States, has a total of 31,885 HVAC companies. Its CAGR is expected to grow during 2019-2023 by about 5.7%. Hence, when choosing a unit, it’s a good idea to ask experts in a country with a big HVAC industry. There are many websites to learn more about units and everything you need to know about them, just like the Air Conditioning Industries homepage.
When installing a ductless mini-split air conditioner, you must ensure it’s placed in a high location inside the room. By nature, the hot air would go up, and the cool air would come down. Thus, installing your unit at ground level would take much longer for a room to cool and reach your desired temperature. It may not even cool your room at all.
You will still be paying the same bills if you place them on a high level or the ground. Sadly, you may even pay more since it would take longer to cool a room. Placing it on a high level can give enough room for the necessary ducting and pipes, so it just makes sense to place your unit on a high level.
Look around your home and look for a shaded location where you can place the exterior parts of your air conditioner. It may come as a surprise to some, but air conditioners aren’t immune to heat. It’s expected that you would open your air conditioner when it’s hot outside. However, when the outer parts of your conditioner aren’t placed in a shaded location, and the temperature is also hot, the machine must double work to make your home cool and comfortable.
Keep the machine out of direct sunlight to avoid straining your air conditioner too much. An ideal position for your air conditioner(s) is on your home’s east or north side. It’s so that your house would cover your air conditioner from the sunlight during the hottest parts of the day.
Avoid blocking the air conditioner with decorations, furniture, or curtains. Avoid obstructing your air conditioner with house items to ensure you use the unit to its fullest capacity. These items limit air circulation for ductless mini-split units and smart air conditioners.
It can also suffocate the unit from letting the air flow freely for units like portable air conditioners, window air conditioners, and others. It’s a known rule that you shouldn’t place items near the unit to keep the space well-ventilated.
You may place your air conditioner near a tree; however, ensure that you don’t place it under or near a deciduous tree. It’s alright to do so; however, you may risk yourself consistently getting maintenance for your unit.
By their very nature, deciduous trees lose their leaves seasonally, specifically during autumn. When these leaves or pine needles accumulate on top and the sides of your air conditioner, the airflow and efficiency may be restricted. It’s also true for cottonwood trees that are notorious for their pollen.
But of course, trees, in general, can lose and shed their leaves and branches whenever the wind pushes them to land on your AC unit. Ensure that you position it away from trees that consistently fall off debris. But since we can’t control the forces of nature, you may need to clean the sticks, twigs, or leaves that fall on top or the sides of your unit from time to time.
If you have a central or a window air conditioner, you have to be extra careful when placing the outdoor parts of the unit. It would be best for your unit’s health if you don’t place it near trees.
The placement of your air conditioner is an important decision you have to think about. Luckily, there are articles like this one that can help you decide on placement. The perfect location enables you to maximize the full capacities of your air conditioner, so be sure to think carefully and use the information above!
It has been a while since I talked about the importance of molding, trim and its effect in a home. Continue reading “The Importance of Adding Molding, Wainscoting, Trim, and Built-Ins to Create a Timeless Home”
Where to save and where to splurge? Landscaping costs can get out of hand very quickly whether you are starting a new project or maintaining your present outdoor space. Continue reading “20 Ways to Save on Landscaping Costs with an Outdoor Project”
There are a number of factors to consider when you are planning to install an air conditioning unit. Continue reading “The Pros and Cons of Installing an Air Conditioning System in Your Home”
Yup, I’m back again for another edition of “things to consider”. Continue reading “Things to Consider When Deciding to Add a Bathroom to a Pool House”
The pool house was completed last year, but we put on a hold on finishing up the bathroom at that time. I really needed a break from having contractors in and out of my yard. Continue reading “Timeless Black and White Pool House Bathroom Reveal”
A project that I started um…over a year ago! Yea, beginning of 2021, I was super motivated to organize our pantry and then our pool project started and everything else was left in the dust! Continue reading “Organization Ideas for a Pantry”
Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. Not only does it keep you and your family dry, but it also protects your home from the elements. Continue reading “Keep Your Roof in Top Shape With These Maintenance Tips”
Been a long time coming, but finally getting around to cleaning out my closet. Continue reading “Cleaning out my Closet plus Six Organizing Tips”
Planning and Building an outdoor kitchen is a big deal! A lot of thought needs to go into the design for the final product to be functional and fabulous. Continue reading “Tips for Designing, Building, and Creating a Fabulous and Functional Outdoor Kitchen”
Has it really been 4 months since my last blog post?! I apologize for being absent lately but I had to take a break to handle “life”. Our kids are back in school now, I am feeling better and our backyard project is winding down so I will have more time to focus on my blog which makes me happy 🙂 Continue reading “Backyard Project “Swimming Pool” Reveal”
What to do with a giant mountain of boulders sitting in our backyard? Let’s build a rock wall! Continue reading “Retaining Rock Wall Ideas for a Sloped Yard”
Not as easy a decision as you’d think. With new products coming out all the time, the choice of outdoor countertops is becoming more complex. Continue reading “Things to Consider When Choosing an Outdoor Kitchen Countertop”
Adding a pergola to an outdoor area is a great way to add a stylish defined space for entertaining and family enjoyment. A pergola can be added to a garden, near a pool, off the house, or a separate area for dining al fresco. Continue reading “Picking the Right Pergola for Your Outdoor Space”
The moment we have all been waiting for…drum roll please! The 2021 paint colors have been revealed! Continue reading “2021 Paint Colors of the Year Revealed”
Today, I am sharing with you a spectacular kitchen renovation! It’s unbelievable to think that this is the same space but I know first hand that it is! Continue reading “Unbelievable Modern Kitchen Renovation!”
Up to this point, the mess of a large construction job hasn’t bothered me too much…but this is hard to contend with….. Continue reading “What Does it Take to Add Running Water and a Bathroom to a Pool House?”
I am no expert in this area, but I do have some experience with power washing and steam cleaning travertine tile and pavers. Continue reading “Is it Safe to Power Wash Travertine Tile?”
As our backyard pool project kicks into full swing, the landscape design is progressing too as I have been planning it for some time. Continue reading “Our French Country Garden Landscape Design Plan”