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About Humidity in your Home
Humidity levels are sometimes very important as improper levels of humidity in your home can be unhealthful for some people and they do not even know what is causing their problem.Other issues such as damage to your furniture and hard wood building materials are also a a problem that occurs and homeowners are unaware of what the cause really is.
Some examples of the effects of poor humidity control include things such as:
Scratchy dry throat and dry skin
Increase allergy symptoms such as rhinitis
More frequent colds and other infections such as the flu or bronchitis and for some people increased chemical sensitivity
Humidity inside your home is the same as outdoors, it is the level of moisture in the air.
Relative humidity as expressed in % or %RH is standard measurement of the amount of moisture in the air.
Basically if the air contains half the moisture it could, this is called saturation, it is measured as 50% relative humidity.
During the winter months you may have already noticed that the humidity levels are usually low and this can be a problem for many people.
This is caused by the heating system because as it heats your home it removes moisture resulting in very dry conditions over time.
If you or a member of your family suffers from low humidity levels then the solution is very simple, install a humidifier on your heating system and the problem will go away.
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HVAC Contractor Air Conditioning Refrigerant Rip Off One of the more common things we see are air conditioning systems that have been overcharged with refrigerant. This common rip off is usually done when you call for a simple maintenance service and they... HVAC Heating Air Conditioning Capacitor Rip Off Another common practice by dishonest contractors is to replace a simple small part that many times is not necessary. The capacitor is one of those parts that is relatively inexpensive...
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ASI's Cooling Related Articles
  What
should I Look for Before I call for services on my air conditioning
system? The number one issue we find on air conditioning systems is
clogged filters. First look to see if your air filter is clean and not
clogged up, if it is clogged change the air filter and try your system
again but keep in mind with the air conditioning system running with a
clogged air filter you could have also iced up your indoor coil due to
low air flow.
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  Why
does my Air Conditioning run all day in hot weather? Assuming this is
not a new symptom... this is a common complaint and can be attributed to
two possible things. The first is that your system may have been
designed correctly to meet the latest energy codes to perform at the
highest efficiency. The other possibility is that it was not designed at
all or was not sized properly in the first place. |
  Things you can do to maintain your air conditioning system. You can keep the outdoor air conditioner clean. You can
vacuum out the inside of the unit and get all those leaves and stuff
out. On most units you can gain access through the service panel. Be
sure the power is off before opening the panel. Be careful not to knock
off any wires and do not hit the coil as you will cause permanent
damage.
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the case of the thermostat calling for cooling the thermostat switches
on the power from the “R” or in some cases the “RC” terminal which is
the 24 volt power source to the “Y” terminal on the thermostat which is
in essence the call for cooling. These terminals are located on the back
or on the wall mounted face plate of the thermostat. All the wires
connected to the thermostat will usually always go directly to the
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ASI Best Selling Humidifiers
S1-HU18MP * Fan Power Humidifier
Special Benefits
S1-HUSTATMAN Manual Humidistat is included.
Fan-powered unit mounts easily on the warm air plenum and delivers 18 GPD.
Evaporator pad replacement number S1-HUPAD18.
A portion of the heated air from the furnace passes through a water-soaked pad where it absorbs additional moisture and then returns for distribution throughout your home.
Water is metered across the patented KineticFlo® trough. Unevaporated water drains from the bottom of the unit to eliminate mineral build-up.
S1-HU12MB & S1-HU17MB * Bypass Humidifier
Special Benefits
S1-HUSTATMAN Manual Humidistat is included.
Bypass humidifier mounts easily on the warm or return plenum and delivers 12 GPD.
Evaporator pad replacement number S1-HUPAD12.
A portion of the heated air from the furnace passes through a water soaked pad where it absorbs additional moisture and then returns for distribution throughout your home.
Water is metered across the patented Kinetic-Flo® trough. Unevaporated water drains from the bottom of the unit to eliminate mineral build-up.
S1-HU18MP * Fan Power Humidifier
We spend most of our days indoors. It is important to control the indoor relative humidity to maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor air environment.
Very low humidity in your home in the winter can result in dry, itchy skin or dry sinuses and nose. Dry skin can crack, peel and will look unattractive and can lead to infections. Dry noses and sinuses may lead to clogging, swelling or closing of the air passages and cause breathing difficulty at night.Special Benefits
S1-HUSTATMAN Manual Humidistat is included.
Fan-powered unit mounts easily on the warm air plenum and delivers 18 GPD.
Evaporator pad replacement number S1-HUPAD18.
A portion of the heated air from the furnace passes through a water-soaked pad where it absorbs additional moisture and then returns for distribution throughout your home.
Water is metered across the patented KineticFlo® trough. Unevaporated water drains from the bottom of the unit to eliminate mineral build-up.
S1-HU12MB & S1-HU17MB * Bypass Humidifier
We spend most of our days indoors. It is important to control the indoor relative humidity to maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor air environment.
Very low humidity in your home in the winter can result in dry, itchy skin or dry sinuses and nose. Dry skin can crack, peel and will look unattractive and can lead to infections. Dry noses and sinuses may lead to clogging, swelling or closing of the air passages and cause breathing difficulty at night. The HU12MB uses approximately 12 gallons per day and the HU17MB uses approximately 17 gallons per day.Special Benefits
S1-HUSTATMAN Manual Humidistat is included.
Bypass humidifier mounts easily on the warm or return plenum and delivers 12 GPD.
Evaporator pad replacement number S1-HUPAD12.
A portion of the heated air from the furnace passes through a water soaked pad where it absorbs additional moisture and then returns for distribution throughout your home.
Water is metered across the patented Kinetic-Flo® trough. Unevaporated water drains from the bottom of the unit to eliminate mineral build-up.
SAFETY FIRST!
These easy to understand HVAC maintenance tips are for common tasks that
almost any homeowner can perform. Please do not perform these tips if
you are not comfortable performing
them. Electricity is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death,
always assume electrical power is on unless you have checked it with an
appropriate electrical meter. Understanding Electrical Circuits and Standard Household Voltages Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment have many moving parts such as fans and other devices, Always stay clear of fans and other moving parts as they can start at any time. Many electrical heating equipment operate at high voltages. All gas equipment and many other types operate using either natural or propane gas or fuel oil, always use extreme caution when working with flammable sources. It is always required to secure the power and gas or oil off to any equipment or appliance before performing service or repairs. Ameri-Serv, Inc. assumes no liability for
the use of the information provided on this website. Please always use common sense and make sure the electrical power is off before opening and accessing the inside of any equipment or appliance. Reaching into anything with electrical or moving parts can result is serious injury. Remember Safety is Always First
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