Air conditioning is present almost everywhere, and we tend to take it for granted, but people have been trying to keep cool long before any consistent and reliable systems came into general use. Air Conditioning History In India, people would hang wet grass mats over their windows; these would cool the air as it passed through them, evaporating the water. In the 19th century, the textile industry employed atomized water sprays to cool and humidify the air, but it was not until the early 20th century that a man named Willis Carrier devised something called dew point control. He knew that air carries water vapor and when the air is cooled it carries less than when it is warmer; the cooled … [Read more...] about Development of Air Conditioning
Tips for Improving Air Conditioning
Something that will greatly optimize the value of your home is adding to, or improving air conditioning. If you already have air conditioning, these tips will help you keep it maintained and improve any areas where air conditioning does not seem to be effective. If you do not have air conditioning, these tips might give you an idea of the best system for your home. Air conditioning controls the temperature, purity, humidity and movement of the air in an enclosed space, regardless of conditions outside. If it is working well, it is worth the operating costs to enjoy clean, cool air in every room in the summer. If, however, it is getting old and dirty, it is probably time (or past time) for … [Read more...] about Tips for Improving Air Conditioning