Ambient Comfort LLC Blog: Archive for May, 2017

The benefits of installing a heat pump in your home

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

The benefits of installing a heat pump in your home

Like much of the country, southern New Jersey experiences seasonal temperature changes that make home heating an unquestionable necessity and air conditioning something just short of that – an amenity that you could live without if you had to (after all, our great-grandparents did), but that most people consider to be a “must-have” for modern, comfortable living. In most homes, this means two systems: a furnace or boiler for heat, and A/C for cooling. With a heat pump, however, it is possible to use a single system to keep your home comfortable year-round.

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Getting The Most from Your Air Conditioner

Wednesday, May 10th, 2017

Getting The Most from Your Air Conditioner

Controlling the thermostat in extreme heat can be a lively topic of family debate. But changing the dial constantly can wreak havoc on your home cooling system and lead to increased utility bills.

Industry experts tend to agree that consistency pays off in the short and long runs. A recommended stable setting of 78 degrees F is the standard recommended thermostat setting for summer cooling. Being consistent with cooling use also keeps the indoor humidity level low, leading to increased comfort. The less humidity in your indoor air, the easier it is on your air conditioner, which has to work harder to remove indoor moisture levels.

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