FAQ Information Pages Provide you with the  Answers to your Questions and Techniques for Making the Right Purchase:

Questions

• Portable Air Conditioner Questions:
  How is a portable air conditioner different from a window AC?
  Is a portable air cooler and a portable air conditioner the same thing?
  Why and how are portable air conditioners vented?

• Venting Instructions and Questions:


What is the definition of a portable air conditioner?
What are the steps involved in venting?
What will happen if an air conditioner is not vented?

• Swamp and Evaporative Cooler Questions:
  What are the differences between swamp coolers and air conditioners?
  What size is best?
  How much maintenance does a swamp cooler require? 

• Dehumidifier Questions:
  What are the benefits of dehumidifying?
  What does humidity have to do with my furniture?
  A toxic mold specialist estimated it would require a high expense to remove the mold problem in my walls, but can I buy a dehumidifier instead? 

• Humidifier Questions:
  Why use a humidifier?
  How does dry air affect my body and furniture?
  What noise level should I expect from my humidifier? 

• Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) Questions:
  What is an energy efficiency rating?
  How is EER calculated?
  Is a higher EER rating worth the extra cost? 

• Ductless Air Conditioner Questions:
  What is ductless or mini split air conditioner?
  How does a ductless air conditioner work?
  What are the reasons for choosing a ductless air conditioner?

• Water Dispenser Questions
  What is an Energy Star approved water dispenser?
  How can a water dispenser prevent energy waste?
  How does a water dispenser keep water cold? 

Choosing

• Choosing a Portable Air Conditioner:
  What should I look for when buying a portable air conditioner?
  Are there other considerations for choosing?
  Can you explain BTU ratings?

• Choosing a Showerhead Filter:
  What if I already love my showerhead, but I am still concerned about my health and skin with my water quality?
  How will a new showerhead and filter benefit me?
  What about shower handles?

• Choosing an Evaporative Cooling System:
  How exactly do evaporative coolers work?
  What factors should I be watching out for?
  What is the internal structure of an evaporative cooler like?