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How Air Conditioners Dehumidify

by John Krigger | Jun 20, 2024 | AC Air Conditioning / Cooling, Air Sealing Buildings, Duct Air Sealing, Uncategorized

The sensible-heat ratio (SHR) expresses the moisture-removal capacity of the AC system. The SHR rates the air conditioner on its ability to remove moisture and is an important consideration to select a central AC system.  The SHR is a decimal number between 0.5 and...

Roof Coatings for Retrofit Cool Roofs

by John Krigger | Jun 12, 2024 | AC Air Conditioning / Cooling, Uncategorized

You can apply several types of white roof coatings to various roofing materials to create a cool roof. When choosing a white roof coating, consider your existing roofing material, the roof’s slope, and the manufacturer’s specifications for the coating....

Why Air Conditioners Fail to Dehumidify

by John Krigger | Jun 6, 2024 | AC Air Conditioning / Cooling, Uncategorized

Your AC can provide either optimal efficiency or optimal dehumidification, but it can’t usually provide both. Air conditioners, designed for energy-efficiency, may not run cold enough to condense sufficient water vapor out of the indoor air. The air conditioner may...

Badgirs: Low-Cost Cooling from Long Ago

by John Krigger | Jun 6, 2024 | AC Air Conditioning / Cooling, Uncategorized

Badgirs — also known as windcatchers or wind towers — are traditional non-electric architectural features used in the Middle East for natural ventilation and cooling.  Architects and builders used Babgirs for centuries to create indoor comfort in hot, arid climates....

Preventive Maintenance: The Best Investment for Multifamily and Commercial Buildings

by srmi | Dec 26, 2013 | Energy News

The Best Investment For Buildings We energy specialists brag about investing the customer’s money at 50% to 100% return on investment, which translates to a one or two year payback. Preventive maintenance (PM) can provide much better payback compared to insulation or...
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