by Josh Thomson | Mar 15, 2019 | FAQ
An air handler is usually a large metal box containing a blower, heating or cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers. Air handlers usually connect to a ductwork ventilation system that distributes the conditioned air through the... by Josh Thomson | Mar 8, 2019 | FAQ
BTU stands for British Thermal Unit and is a unit of measure of cooling or heating capacity. 1 BTU is the amount of heat required to raise (or lower) the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit. There are 12,000 BTU’s in 1 Ton of Cooling. It is also... by Josh Thomson | Mar 1, 2019 | FAQ
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It measures air conditioning and heat pump cooling efficiency, which is calculated by the cooling output for a typical cooling season divided by the total electric energy input during the same time frame. A higher SEER... by Josh Thomson | Feb 22, 2019 | FAQ
Ductless split systems can replace a traditional central ducted system or be used in addition to a central ducted system. It works in much the same way as a traditional air conditioner or heat pump, using an outdoor condensing unit, indoor air handler/evaporator (fan...
by Josh Thomson | Feb 15, 2019 | AC Repair, FAQ
If your AC system blow fuses or air your conditioner trips the breaker, there are a few things you can try at home. As always, Thomson air conditioning is here to help. There are many reasons for this problem to exist. below is a shortlist of things to check, change...