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Save Time and Frustration with Air Conditioner Home!
Right after you purchase something, you usually read the instructions to see what you need to do. But sometimes this process gets confusing. Oftentimes, I find it useful to watch a video when putting something together or trying to figure out how som...
Stay Cool Without Tuning up Your Central Air Conditioner!
Humans lived for an extensive amount of years without the help of an air conditioner; in fact, the first modern electrical air conditioning unit wasn't even invented until 1902! Nowadays, it seems like nobody can go a day during the summer without re...
Save Money and Energy with a Programmable Thermostat!
No matter what time of year it is, a large portion of your utility bill results from heating and cooling (about 43%, to be exact!). Wherever you live, the blazing summer heat is sure to have run up your energy bill already. Save energy and money whil...
Energy Star - What is It?
We've all seen it. That blue logo with script stating that a product is "Energy Star" rated, but what does it exactly mean? Why are so many products rated with an "Energy Star" and why is it important? In a rough post, I will explain what these produ...
NewAir AC-12000E Portable Air Conditioner - Back by Popular Demand!
One of our biggest sellers last summer was the NewAir AC-12000E and for good reason: this ultra-sleek, ultra-efficient portable air conditioner is one of the most compact units in its cooling range and looks better than almost any other room AC on th...
Beat the Heat with a Lakewood Desk Fan!
Due to the current economy, a lot of customers have been asking us for suggestions on how to stay cool without turning on their air conditioners. Although evaporative swamp coolers can reduce temperatures by using 25 percent less energy than an AC, t...
On a Budget? Your Portable Air Conditioner Can Double as a Dehumidifier!
When excess humidity causes condensation in your home, this leads to dripping on windows, wet sills, damp walls, mold, wet insulation, wood rot, and metal corrosion. One of the best ways to address excess household moisture is with a dehumidifier, bu...
Say Hello to Our Newest Portable AC - the NewAir AC-10000E!
Introducing the newest portable air conditioner to the NewAir lineup: the AC-10000E!We just received this unit in not too long and this portable AC unit is pretty much perfect. When it comes to spot cooling, everything that could have possibly been t...
Efficient Cooling: There's No "I" in Team Greening
The Team Greening Program, created by Major League Baseball and the National Resources Defense Council has been in development for two years. The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a national non-profit organization of scientists, lawyers a...
Portable Air Conditioning Guide: Environmentality
On Wednesday this week, Earth Day was observed in the United States. This founder of Earth Day was Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin. The very first Earth Day was observed in 1970, and 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and a...
Portable Air Conditioner: Server Room Cooling
A server room is a room that houses computer servers. The server room is at the center of IT operations, so it is important to prevent hardware malfunction and system failure. In the enclosed space of a server room, the heat generated from the equipm...
Portable Air Conditioner Sizing: How Important is It?
To stay cool when it is impractical, impossible or cost prohibitive to install a traditional air conditioning unit, some people use portable air conditioners. They are maneuverable and easy to install. In fact they don't even need to be permanently i...
Portable Air Conditioners: Green Purchasing
The Federal Green Purchasing Program was set up by the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive. It includes the acquisition of recycled content products, environmentally preferable products and service, biobased products, energy-and water-effic...
Post-Christmas Shopping Tips
This year's economic downturn is hurting many stores, but can be a great advantage for consumers. Not only were bargain prices offered on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, but closeout prices are also being offered after Christmas. One of the...
Ready, Set, Winterize!
You should start getting your home and family ready for the winter during the fall. It's much harder to do the simple tasks you need to do when it's freezing outside. Here are some things it's important to do to ensure your comfort and safety during ...
The Importance of Insulation
Insulation is a method for slowing down the movement of heat. Heat seeks a cooler area so it flows out of your home in the winter and into your home in the summer. Insulation materials are similar to goose down in that they trap air in tiny pockets t...
The Importance of Venting Your Portable Air Conditioner
Portable air conditioners are air conditioners that can be moved from one room to another. Permanent installation is not required with portable air conditioners. They do require a venting outlet, though. Windows and walls are most commonly used as ve...
Portable Air Conditioner Troubleshooting
When your home cannot accommodate a traditional air conditioner, you live in an apartment building or you need cooling for your computer server room a portable air conditioner is the perfect appliance. They are useful in a variety of situations and s...
