Budda Oliver asked:




Reliability and trust in a service provider is a lot like the wheels of a car: without them you’re not going to get anywhere. Be it air conditioning, plumbing, or landscaping, there are dozens of companies (some good, many bad) who are out there right now hoping that they can convince you that they have what you need. You should consider you choice of maintenance provider the same way you would consider your choice of a new car with respect to its coat of paint: while the coat of paint is nice to look at it typically does not say a whole lot about the engine underneath. It’s this “pages, not the cover” approach to choosing a service provider that will have you ready to read their attitude like a book.

Service Through the Internet: One of your best tools in the fight to win good service is the World Wide Web. There are currently dozens of websites that evaluate and keep stock of various maintenance providers and hundreds of blogs and message boards that will give you “straight from the horse’s mouth” takes on the different companies in your area. While it would be tempting to say that the posts that you read on online blogs and on different sounding boards are full of insightful and objective information, much of the time the people who post on these websites are simply looking for an excuse to sound clever through aggressive and cynical comments. Don’t be sold by just one or two negative comments that completely trash the company. If it appears that a particular user has had an especially bad experience with an air conditioning service provider or a plumber, for instance, consider sending them an e-mail to get more information about how the service affected them. If they are unwilling to answer your response, it may be a good sign that they weren’t all together too serious about helping their neighbors to begin with.

(Respectable) Word of Mouth: The advice of trusted friends and family is invaluable when considering a new service supplier. These people are the type of resource that you can really mine without worrying about what they think of you. Because your close friends and family have already formed opinions about you to begin with you can feel free to ask them the silly, naïve questions that you would have otherwise kept to yourself. There is no question that is too dumb to ask.

Phone Interviews: Once you have established a short list of suppliers that you may consider patronizing, give their offices a preliminary phone call to create a relationship outside of your specific situation. Talk to their manager about a broad range of topics, from the price of individual services, to the company’s history, to the type of attitude he takes to his job. So long as you keep this interview within five to eight minutes (which you absolutely should do out of respect to their time) they should be more than happy to indulge any questions you have about their products. Again, if they are reluctant to provide answers, this information may be the most valuable of all as it is a sign that this particular maintenance provider is not interested in your satisfaction.

While it may not seem like a terribly important topic to consider, having a good labor provider (and acknowledging the steps it takes to get one) can be an invaluable resource to have at your disposal. Many people cite a lack of trust with their provider as a significant impetus to their ability to fix the problems in their home. Ensure the foundations for real trust by establishing relationships with service providers with whom you feel at home.

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sanchez2007×1 asked:


I had two wine coolers at 7pm(I hardly drink) felt sober at 10pm and drank 1/4 of 64ounce water(if thats important) afterwards. I slept at 12am. (I felt chest pains but not painful. just annoying. I was too lazy to deal with it so i went to sleep) I woke up at 3am (diarrhea lol.) so i got up to the bathroom to do my ‘business’.(always gets stomach pains at night after alcohol.)

When I was done, i felt my head hurting, so i leaned on the counter. (happens all the time, even without alcohol) Instead of going away like usual, it got worse.
I felt my head going cold and my legs felt weird. I couldn’t walk(dizzy) so I kneeled against the wall, and I my breathing became really difficult, but not enough to bother me. (too focused on head). My vision went blurry. BLACKOUT!

Now here’s the funny part:
I ended up on the ground in fetal position with my head touch the ground… then somehow, I ended up on the living room couch. lol

I told my parents, before it happened again. When I felt it coming on again, I began to panic, cry and go back into fetal position. lol (panic attack maybe?)

I started to feel better. My dad told me to breath through the inhaler and i did, but it didn’t work so I just nodded and said ok. lol
i never blackouted before.
ooo i drank two wine coolers and blacked out. I’m not sure whether its low bp or the alcohol.

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Matt Ridler asked:




If your air conditioning unit is not performing well or you are considering replacing it, read on to find out how you can best manage the situation.

Many home and business air conditioners require routine check ups. Unfortunately, many homeowners and business owners neglect their Air Conditioning equipment and let outstanding problems go unattended for too long. As a responsible homeowner or business owner, it is imperative that you maintain regular check-ups on your air conditioning system. Air conditioning and refrigeration repair procedures should also be performed by qualified technicians.

Some central air conditioning problems can be resolved with basic solutions. You may simply need to adjust your thermostat or let your unit cool down for a short period while you wait for it to restore to its original setting. Also, you might check the unit itself for any debris blocking air flow or other obstructions within the air conditioner unit and by checking the condenser on the outside of the building for obstructions.

Air conditioning problems can crop up out of nowhere and when you least expect it, especially if you do not stay current with your troubleshooting and maintenance processes. Nothing is worse than coming home to an overheated house or apartment on a hot summer day only to find your air conditioning unit is not working. After adjusting your thermostat to cool off your living space, your unit could refuse to turn on or fail to properly lower the temperature as you would usually expect.

Air conditioning troubleshooting is an important first step in any air conditioning repair procedure. While simple troubleshooting steps may help with the most basic problems, you should always hire help for working on your air conditioner. As the owner of the Air Conditioning unit, you will need to be absolutely sure that you choose only the right company with the best technicians with proper certification. You will also want to work with an air conditioning repair company that provides prompt service and flexible calling times.

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peachy asked:


My Halloween costume this year will be none other than representing the “drunk girl at the party.” I have a “Party Girl” tank top, which will also show my hot pink bra underneath. I plan on wearing an itty bitty denim skirt, with possibly a thong hanging out the back. I think I might mess up my hair and smudge my makeup…and of course, walk around all night chugging out of wine coolers.

Does anyone else have anything to contribute to this costume? I really want it to be funny and as realistic as possible!

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Mom of Ethan and Sophie asked:


I’m just curious…. I was told that it is more cost effective to keep the air conditioning on and only lower the temp when you are hot (only during the summer months, not winter). My husband wants to keep the A.C. off and only turn it on when we are hot. I think this doesn’t make sense b/c it seems like it would be harder on the unit to be starting up over and over. Which is more cost effective? Where can I find info on this so that I can show my husband (like statistics)? Thanks!

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Ricky Lim asked:




Home air conditioning repair is one of those few difficult tasks you must repair with care. For repairing the air conditioner of your sweet house, you need to first know how an air conditioner works.

Model Partition of an air conditioner

Generally, an air-conditioner has two different working parts on which it actually functions. These are the evaporator and the condenser. While the condenser of an air-conditioner is placed outside the room or the location it is used for, the evaporator is placed inside the main cabinet of the air-conditioner.

Most people connect their air conditioners to the air distribution system and so, and they have a common motor, ductwork and blower for heating as well as throwing cold air outside. Home air conditioning repairs is not a one time activity as you would need perform it all throughout the life of the air conditioner so knowing the technical operations of a air conditioner is of utmost important.

When you switch on the air conditioner, the hot air present in the room is sucked and channeled to the furnace from with help of return duct. The hot air then moves to the evaporator coils present in plenum which direct it towards the cooling house. Plenums are special coils for air circulation and ventilation. All the working of an air conditioner depends on the set of plenum which facilitates the air channel. So, if your air conditioner is not cooling the room, it is likely to have a problem in its air distribution channel or plenums.

While do-it-yourself repair service is doable for small or minor faults in an air conditioner, for specific faults or breakdowns, you should call a technician for serious home air conditioning repairs. Cleaning of the evaporator and other menial tasks may be performed by you but make sure you do not try your hands at something you are adept at.

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David Faulkner asked:




A career path that includes the field of heating and air conditioning, will take you far. Whether you choose to work on the repair and installation end of the field or more directly by helping to design new products and systems, the career choice is a good one. Today’s modern technology makes the learning of the heating and air conditioning trades an especially interesting and rewarding one.

An essential part of every industrial, commercial or residential building, heating and air conditioning systems help to control humidity, temperature and the quality of the air we breathe inside those buildings. Because of the public’s dependence on these systems, a career in heating and air conditioning is a stable source of financial security. As long as there are people who need to be either warmed up or cooled down, there will be a need for technicians who can keep these heating and air conditioning systems operating smoothly. It is also important to remember that repair technicians may have to make several service calls within a single day. On hot, summer days, lugging repair equipment and tools may not be for everyone.

The technician field is very popular, offering training that allows you to install, maintain and repair these heating and air conditioning systems. Another choice of career in the field may be better for creative types. The design and invention of new products is an exciting and satisfying field in itself and whether this involves new inventions or re-designing of existing products and equipment, new technology is incorporated into all products and systems. With days spent within laboratories and research stations, these technicians enjoy the designing of products and new equipment. In addition, the courses you take will be interesting and rewarding. Designers and innovators have an essential role in the field of heating and air conditioning.

Because the field is a very competitive one, it is important that employees and trainees have the best possible education behind them. To stay ahead of other students in your courses, it is important to have the proper educational background. The field of mechanics and engineering usually requires the students to have a degree from college, certification of a respected program or an apprenticeship certificate from an accomplished and recognized professional.

College degrees in mathematics and the sciences can greatly assist any designers of heating and air conditioning systems or products. Engineering careers usually require the employees to have scientific and mechanical degrees as well.

You need to be dedicated to the field you choose and strict study habits are needed. As you learn the trade, you can also become an apprenticeship, which allows you to work the trade and earn while you learn. Not all people who choose this profession can complete the program; therefore, the apprenticeship helps you before wasting valuable time.

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Boris Sherman asked:




If you are in the market for an air conditioner or a heat pump, you’ve heard about SEER. You’ve seen it in every flier, you’ve heard about it from every salesman. Are you still asking “What is SEER”? You won’t be after reading this article. Also, you will be able to easily calculate cost of air conditioning.

In a nutshell, a SEER rating tells you how much heat (BTU) an air conditioner can remove from a house with 1 watt of electricity. Comparing heat and electricity may seem like comparing apples and oranges, and that is why a “raw” SEER is mostly used to compare two air conditioners – the bigger the SEER, the better (more efficient) the unit.

To calculate anything else, math has to be used. At the bottom of this article there is a link to a page with a spreadsheet, which will handle all the math.

How to use the spreadsheet. It’s really very simple. Just enter how much heat you’d like to remove with the air conditioner and press “Enter.” That’s it! The spreadsheet will tell you how much it would cost to remove the heat using three different air conditioners, from an old 8-SEER unit to the top-of-the-line 16-SEER unit. The numbers account for one hour of cooling, and the electricity cost is assumed to be 6 cents per kw.

The spreadsheet does not take all the factors into account, but gives you a ballpark estimate of the electricity costs for air conditioning needs. There are three examples in the page, just follow them. One of the examples deals with cooling down a party – play with the numbers yourself and enjoy!

Now there’s no more guesswork. You know your air conditioning needs, and with this spreadsheet you can tell if savings will make up for a higher price tag on a more efficient unit.

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patricia a asked:


I am looking to purchase a One Shot Ice Cream machine for a candy/ice cream store that I am in the process of opening. I am trying to find out as much info. as possible about it, but cant find many people who either have it or have tried it. If anyone out there knows anything, please share!!
Thanks!

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Bill Whitworth asked:




Analogous to change in technology and the ever-increasing pollutants in the atmosphere, home air filtering technology has undergone a massive change. Today, many home air filters are layered with chemicals for killing the mold and dust spores, and sanitizing the filter to dispel impurities.

If you live in a heavily populated vicinity, there is a high possibility of dust particles collecting in your air conditioner. These filthy dust particles may probably hold up the condenser of the air conditioner and compel it to work intensely. As this would hamper the longevity of the air conditioner and affect its performance in the long run, make sure you steam-clean the air conditioner at least once in two years. Besides, if you live in a highly polluted area, a yearly clean up would do you good.

Furnace filters and air conditioning filters not only screen out debris and unwanted pollens from the heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, but they also increase its productivity. If you replace them often, your air would stay healthy and clean without any allergens and all other types of bacteria that could be harmful to the lungs. Moreover, fresh replacements help in keeping the HVAC system running efficiently by prolonging its lifespan and reducing the utility bills after regular maintenance. Make sure you check your furnace filters and air conditioning filters, the need for replacement or cleaning every month and particularly during cooling or heating season when the system is continuously used. If these filters were not changed on a routine basis, your system would have to work extra hard, increase expenses and reduce performance.

Following are some common steps followed for changing the furnace filter or air conditioning filter:

• Turn off the HVAC system and look for the service panel. You could either use a screwdriver or your hand for removing these panels

• Locate the home air filter close to the intake-outtake blower; it might be behind a panel or door that swings or lifts open. Remove the filter.

• Before you install the new filter, look for an arrow (arrow indicating the direction of airflow) along the edge of the new filter. Install the filter, ensuring the arrow is pointing toward the blower motor and other related machinery. Make sure you don’t install the filter in a backwards airflow manner as this decreases the efficiency of the home air filter.

• Turn your system on and check whether it is functioning properly.

Conforming to the above given steps you would easily be able to change the home air filter. If you are unable to change the air filter, call for a heating contractor and watch how they change the filter.

Furnace filters and air-conditioning filters are available in permanent (with metal framing or fiberglass) or disposable (with cardboard frames). Disposable models are very cheap, but need to be replaced within a time span of a month. Therefore, it is better if you have spare filters on hand to save time during the course of the year. On the other hand, permanent brands are cost-effective. All furnace filters and air-conditioning filters come with a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Report Value) Rating that denotes the capability of the product in comparison with the other various brands. The higher the MERV rating, the more beneficial your filtration will be.

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