Category: Air Conditioning

As summer heats up in California, many people seek air conditioning solutions for their homes. Portable air conditioner units may seem appealing at first, but several factors make them less attractive than window units. At MightyServ, were committed to connecting clients with the best possible units for their spaces. Before investing in a portable AC, review the FAQs below and feel free to reach out with any questions. How Portable Are These AC Units? We’ve found that portable AC units aren’t as mobile as advertised. Frequently displayed without hoses and marketed as no-installation systems, these units seem like quick, easy cooling solutions. However, all AC units work by dispersing warm air outside the building, which presents some difficulties when it comes to portable devices. Window AC units employ coolants to move heat from inside the home into coils outside the house, where it’s expelled. A portable device works similarly, except the coils are indoors. A hose resembling a clothing dryer vent hose must connect to the coils. Warm air travels through these tubes and is released outside. In combination with its 50- to 80-pound weight, this large hose attachment makes portable AC units less mobile. Because the tube must connect

The inner workings of any air conditioning unit are fairly straightforward. You’ll find many parts such as the heat exchange pipes, a refrigerant tank, and an air conditioner damper motor that look complex at first glance. However, a closer examination will show you that it’s not as complicated as one would think. Let’s understand how a basic air conditioning unit works and perhaps, in the future, we can communicate better with AC repair technicians once issues begin to arise. Parts of an AC Unit As with all thermodynamic systems, the basic parts are similar in many respects. The air conditioner damper motor acts as a valve that allows or restricts airflow based on the needs of the machine. The heat exchange and heat sink function to transfer heat from one area to another and the refrigerant acts as a “carrier agent” for heat. The motor itself powers the mechanism, which is basically an air intake and output pump. Induction Motors Most battery-driven devices rely on direct current, or DC, as a power supply, but for large appliances in a household, an alternating current, or AC, is commonly used. The differences between these two dictate the way that a motor works. In an AC

As another year comes to a close, millions of Los Angeles residents will reflect on the last twelve months and set the tone for the upcoming year. Setting resolutions for the new year is a practice that dates back to Babylonian times. And while we often look for ways to improve ourselves, let us offer an alternative approach. Consider setting a new year’s resolution for your home!  In this article, we propose a trio of ideas to put home improvement at the front of your mind for the coming year. Resolve to Maintain Your Equipment Owning a home in LA comes with responsibility. If you’re like most homeowners, there’s always another leak to fix, window to seal, or wall to patch. But when a home appliance breaks down, there’s no waiting. You have to fix it immediately to bring your home back to working order. And inevitably, these breakdowns happen at the worst time.  You can help to prevent breakdowns by prioritizing maintenance. Just like a regular oil change for your car, or a check-up at the dentist, maintenance for your home appliances is key to identifying and resolving any issues that could cause problems later on.  Here at MightyServ,