Air-Conditioning
Air-conditioning
refers to the system that cools the house or building during warm, humid
months. Not all homes and buildings have air-conditioning.
If a home is in a relatively cool area such as the south shore of Long
Island, you may rarely need air-conditioning. Warmer inland areas
such as New Jersey and Westchester, or areas with limited ventilation
(such as an office or apartment in a high-rise building) need air-conditioning
to remain comfortable. Urban areas like New York City depend on
air-conditioning to make offices and apartments habitable.
Even a properly functioning air-conditioning system may leave some areas of the building relatively warm and other areas relatively cool.
Central Air-Conditioners
Some homes and buildings have a central air-conditioning system. With a central air-conditioning system, the compressor is typically located outside the building. The refrigerant is circulated into the building and into a device called an air handler. The air inside the building is circulated through the air handler, and over coils containing the refrigerant. This chilled air cools the interior of the house or building.
Room Air-Conditioners
Some homes and buildings have room air-conditioners. A room air-conditioner contains both the compressor and air handler components. Typically, you need one room air-conditioner per room. In some cases, a large room air-conditioner will cool a larger area, such as a large open living room and dining room combination.
Evaluation of Air-Conditioners
Air-conditioning
systems are best evaluated when the weather is hot and humid.
Problems such as an air conditioning system that is old and outdated
can be checked year round. If it is cool during the inspection,
the system should be rechecked on a hot, humid day. If an air-conditioning
system has been turned off for the season, it may have to be serviced
before activation.
Attic ventilation needs to be considered when evaluation the air-conditioning system. Insufficient attic ventilation can cause increased cooling costs. A thermostatically controlled attic fan can reduce the cost of cooling a home.
An air-conditioner may have been added after the house or building was constructed. The addition of the air-conditioner may have created a potentially hazardous electrical condition. Heimer Engineering evaluates whether the electric service is sufficient for the air-conditioners. When repairs are needed or replacement of the units is upcoming, replacement costs are included in the report.
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