Those looking to install air conditioning for old houses face several problems. One is that most older homes lack ductwork. Another is that there is usually no room to add an HVAC system in a home that wasn’t built with it in mind. Often, the electrical system isn’t adequate to handle the additional power load. Adding ductwork to install air conditioning for old houses creates its own set of issues. Even if there is enough space for the ductwork, the installation will usually require alterations to the original plaster, woodwork, and floors. It may involve lowering ceilings and a loss …

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Ultraviolet (UV) light was first used for human benefit in the early 1900s to treat tuberculosis. In the years that followed, scientists found it increasingly useful in situations where they needed to eliminate as much contamination as possible. These days, you’ll find UV light used in a wide variety of settings for sterilization. UV light is used to sterilize surfaces in hospitals. It is used in water treatment facilities and restaurants to remove germs. You’ll even find it in nail parlors or perhaps in your own home where you might possess a small UV light to cure gel nail polish. …

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Nothing is worse than finding your home without air conditioning on a hot Arizona day. If this has ever happened to you, then you know just how frustrating it can be to perform thermostat troubleshooting, locate the problem and correct it, especially if you can’t fix it yourself and are faced with getting last-minute or after-hours repairs from a professional.  Your system can fail for many reasons. A common problem with many systems may be found with the thermostat on your wall, requiring a bit of thermostat troubleshooting. Let’s take a look at some of the most common thermostat problems …

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