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A little about air cleaners
A little about air cleaners
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Around us, in the air we breathe, there are millions of invisible particles. In our homes, in one cubic foot of air, there are 3 million specks. They appear due to smoking, pets, fireplaces, pollen and other sources. If you wish a cleaner air or ...

Save energy and keep a heated/cooled house
Save energy and keep a heated/cooled house
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We all want to save money when it comes to the bills of the house. Here are some tips to save energy whilst maintaining your home warm during winter or cool in the summer: Open the doors to let the air flow. For the rooms where you have a the ...

How does an air conditioner work?
How does an air conditioner work?
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Have you ever wondered what the components of an air conditioner are? Here it goes – you will find a simple mechanism. The principle of functioning is refrigeration. The components are: Blower or fans – they move the cool air and eject the w ...

Generators - how they work and types
Generators - how they work and types
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  Maybe you have a generator at home or you plan on buying one. Very important information to know is how these generators work. The basic principle is that they convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The thing that has changed ...

Cool your house without air conditioning
Cool your house without air conditioning
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A house can be cooled with or without an air conditioner. A list with advices will help you achieve that comfort so needed during warm season. Use lights only if necessary. Incandescent ones give a lot of heat to the air around them. Dry th ...

Home generators - how to choose the right model
Home generators - how to choose the right model
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A home generator is an apparatus that provides energy during moments when the power fails. A small engine gives mechanical energy, which is transformed into electric energy. Having a large palette of choices and models, you should check review ...

About central air conditioners
About central air conditioners
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Did you look recently at your energy bill and saw a big sum? The air in your house is as hot as it is outside? Then you must consider installing a central air conditioner. It reaches more than one room in the home, even the entire living space. ...

How about a portable air compressor?
How about a portable air compressor?
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What do we do when our bike has a flat tire, or the balloons for a party need to be inflated? What if we don’t have strong lungs to blow air into them? Well, the solution is called a portable air compressor. You can introduce air in almost everyt ...

Second-hand air compressors
Second-hand air compressors
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You may be in need of a new air compressor or just found out you need one. What do you do if your budget doesn’t allow you to buy a new one? Well, on the market, you can find used air compressors. But before getting to the buying part, asses wha ...

How to install a bathroom fan
How to install a bathroom fan
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Bathrooms have a high level of humidity in the air. Without ventilation, this will cause condense, mold, mildew, structural rot. To avoid all this, install an exhaust fan. Older houses, in particular, don’t have this feature or, if they do, is ov ...