the difference between air conditioning and air conditioner?
Q. Could you please tell me the difference between air conditioning and air conditioner? I knew that we can say that "this car comes with an air conditioning" . How about the following sentence: Does your apartment has an air conditioning /conditioner? Does this building has an central air conditioning system?
Asked by for2000 - Fri Aug 4 13:23:58 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As others have said, an air conditioner is the machine, air conditioning is the result. Note that the machine is an object, therefore countable--you need "an". "Air conditioning" is intangible, therefore non-countable--no "an". >>I knew that we can say that "this car comes with an air conditioning" . You would say just "comes with air conditioning" or "an air conditioning system". >>Does your apartment has an air conditioning /conditioner? (With a question using "do", don't conjugate the main verb) You can say "Does your apartment have air conditioning?" or "Does your apartment have an air conditioner?" >>Does this building has an central air conditioning system? Again, "have" not "has", and it's "a" rather than "an" ("an" only goes… [cont.]
Answered by Goddess of Grammar - Fri Aug 4 16:43:08 2006

Can an air conditioning attached to the furnace in your house blow up?
Q. Every once in a while you hear of bgger industrial air conditionings on sky scrapers or commercial buildings getting old, and then people reposrt a big bang, and the air conditioning blows up. Can this happen to a house airconditioning??? And what signs should you look for when you try your air conditioning out for the first time in the spring after a cold canadian winter?
Asked by cmg83 - Sun Apr 13 19:46:44 2008 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Dan and Irv are right. Your home A/C unit isn't likely yo explode on you. Your water heater however... that is a different story. The first thing you should do before you fire up your A/C is to make sure it warm enough outside. Operating the unit when it is below, say 55F (13C) is inviting liquid refrigerant to damage your compressor. Slugging is the term. Other things to check: - Clean filter - Clean condenser (outside) coil. Just hose it down. Be careful not to bend or damage the fins. If it looks really dirty, then call for a service tech to do it. They will come armed with a foaming coil cleaner that will fix it right up. - How's your evaporator (inside) coil? Be honest now. How many times has the furnace been run with a… [cont.]
Answered by done - Sun Apr 13 23:11:14 2008

What would cause the air conditioning to be permanently on in a focus?
Q. What would cause the air conditioning to be permanently on in a ford focus? Even though the air con is switched off, very cold air is comming out the air vents when it should just be cool air from outside (unheated). I switched it on and off and it seems to have stayed off this time but there must have been something causing it to remain on. (using a lot more fuel)
Asked by Brian T - Thu May 17 14:46:21 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Is the switch broke, does it feel "right" If it does, you have a wiring problem. If you want to cut it off temp, there is a two wire connecter on the dryer, that is the thermos looking thing under the hood. you can take that loose and probably shut it off. Good Luck
Answered by dadforfive - Thu May 17 14:50:59 2007

Does air conditioning in a car have different effects on different size motors?
Q. What would help a car not burn so much gas when running the air conditioning? In other words, if the gas consumption is awful with a (let's just say) 307 c.i.d. engine will it "NOT" be so bad with a 350 crate motor (tuned for a nice output of horsepower) or a restored Cadillac 500 c.i.d. engine? What are the variable specifics on whether or not an a/c compressor (or system for that matter) will take a considerable toll on a car fuel tank and mileage? I just figure it was some kind science to the whole thing.
Asked by Apple Sauce Stevens - Sun Sep 2 12:32:23 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No matter what the car or engine AC costs between 1-2 MPG
Answered by asccaracer - Sun Sep 2 12:38:23 2007

Why is my air conditioning not working on my central heat and air?
Q. My heat works and my air conditioning does not. Would anyone know why. Do these units need freon to work? Thanks for your time. Oh, wanted to ask also. Is there a switch or something that I might have to switch on / off?
Asked by CinCin - Sun Mar 8 17:04:53 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you have a combined heating/air cooling system, you have to have a separate air coolant compressor and heat dissipating fan/radiator located on the outside of your home. This unit has a separate electrical supply which has a 'trip' protective switch (red button) which might have been "tripped" due to some 'glitch', and which needs to be pushed to reset the switch.
Answered by dbHARMesq. - Sun Mar 8 17:32:06 2009

Is the air-conditioning unit connected to electrical power supply?
Q. That is, if your electricity was to get knocked out, does that mean your air-conditioning unit will stop working as well? Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but I really don't know, lol. Thanks in advance. No need to get snippy. I just want to know if it gets power from the same line that you hook up your fridge and TV and everything else to, or if it has a separate electrical line.
Asked by Ruby - Sat Jul 21 15:09:17 2007 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I'll assume your referring to a central A/C system. Either way the answer is yes. A window unit is self contained but a central, or whole house, system has two separate power sources. A 220v circuit for the condensing unit (the outside unit) and a 110v circuit for the blower unit. This could be a separate air handler or the furnace blower itself. There's also a control circuit, usually 24v but it's transformer is part of the 110v circuit of the blower unit. If your electricity is "knocked out" you should shut your A/C unit off until power is restored to prevent damage to compressor.
Answered by Ibeeware - Sat Jul 21 15:48:52 2007

How do I fix the air conditioning in my house?
Q. The air conditioning in our house went out over night & last time it happened (about a month ago) we changed the filter & it worked again just fine. So, we changed the air filter agian, but this time no luck. it's not sucking in air where the filters go, any suggustions -- besides calling someone over to repair?
Asked by <3wifey. - Sat Oct 4 03:10:42 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Either your fan/blower isn't working, or for some reason it isn't trying to run. Check breakers, and fuses. thermostat setting.
Answered by R. P - Sat Oct 4 06:21:35 2008

What is the reason for a slow or stopped central air conditioning outside cooling fan with a loss of cold air?
Q. The recent problem seems to be related to the outdoor cooling fan. The air conditioning system seems to be working properly, but there is a loss of cooling of the air coming from the indoor air conditioning vents. I inspected the outside unit, and yesterday the cooling fan was stopped with a humming/grinding sound. The capacitor looked good (no bulging), but I'm not an electrician and I have no way (or the knowledge) to test voltages and amperages and such. Anyway, I blew on some dust/dirt/cobwebs around some of the wires, and started the system back on and the fan moved at normal speed and the system worked and cooler air came out. However, today, the indoor temperature wasn't maintained and I went outside and the cooling fan was… [cont.]
Asked by mr_weaverface - Sun Aug 12 18:42:01 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. replace your outdoor fan and while your at it replace the capacitor and everything will be fine. But turn your unit off untill you get it fixed or you'll be changing a compressor or buying a new unit.
Answered by angelo - Sun Aug 12 21:14:21 2007

How do you replace air conditioning belt 87 crown Victoria?
Q. How do you replace air conditioning belt 87 crown Victoria? Please a link to a diagram would be amazing but instructions would be just as helpful! Thank you!
Asked by Ramzzhakim - Tue Jul 6 16:58:05 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

Who replaces air conditioning and coolant hoses?
Q. I've been having some problems with my car. It's a 2001 Ford Taurus and it's in pretty good condition except lately its hoses have been leaking. The coolant hose leaks really bad, also my air conditioning has a hose that leaks freon (sp?) faster than I can put it in. Since it's nearly summer here in Louisiana, I want to fix my AC! So who do I take it to to have the hoses replaced? I never said the coolant and the A.C were related. Don't be an idiot.
Asked by SmellyCat - Fri May 14 09:27:44 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. take it to your mechanic, or a dealer. Most anyone can fix coolant hoses (radiator). Air conditioning refrigerant is a hazardous material, Special equipment need to add/change/dispose of the liquid.
Answered by ET - Fri May 14 09:39:15 2010

What are possible causes of my air conditioning continuing to blow warm after a recharge?
Q. I just purchased a recharge kit from the store and recharged the air conditioning on my 98' S10. I filled it completely with 1lb. and 12oz. of 134a as requested by the user manual. The compressor is spinning and it took the refrigerant just as it should have, but I am still getting absolutely no cold air blowing. What are some possible causes? I'm stumped.
Asked by Nick P - Fri Jul 25 20:05:37 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you need to check the pressures... too much or too low of pressure and it wont work. static pressure should be above 50psi, or compressor wont kick on. if it took a charge, then i assume the compressor does engauge(kick on) possible compressor problem. possible expansion valveproblem
Answered by jerry - Fri Jul 25 21:07:39 2008

about how much does a furnace /air conditioning cost to replace?
Q. Our airconditioner has been leaking and leaving huge puddles of water on the floor from a hose attached to the back of it. The hose leads to a plastic drain pipe in the wall but its too high up and i THINK the water that is collected in this hose backs up and spills al over the floor. We just bought a brand new water heater and i dont want it rusting out but it will if i dont fix the air conditioner or set the water heater on bricks. Anyone know why its leaking and a inexpensive way to fix this? The hose is not clogged up either. I was wondering if a replacement air conditioning/heater (its combined) will cost us around 6,000 or more? Or will it be easier to fix whatevers wrong? ANY suggestions on what to look for in the… [cont.]
Asked by misspookett - Tue Sep 25 06:01:41 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The water from the air conditioner is condensation. It is normal for the water to be produced. It comes from the moisture in the air. The hose is for it to drain away. It is gravity fed, so you need to run the hose downward to a drain. It will not run upward. Find a way to drain it downward, and your water leak is solved.
Answered by Gregory M - Tue Sep 25 06:09:11 2007

How do I clean an air conditioning unit?
Q. I have an air conditioning unit in the wall of my living room that has been permanently installed. What is the best way to clean it and the reusable filter? I just want to get the dust and crud out so it runs better.
Asked by mynx326 - Sat Jul 15 22:20:16 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Your best bet is to do an internet search based on the manufacturer and model of your AC unit. You may be able to find a user's manual that will tell you how to take apart the unit to clean it.
Answered by synergistic_insight - Sat Jul 15 22:24:24 2006

What are good reasons that air conditioning should be put in a school?
Q. I need to write a persuasive speech and i thought air conditioning. Anyone have more reasons?
Asked by Spades25 - Wed May 6 21:09:08 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It can get really hot and some schools get let out early or even canceled due to the heat. With air conditioning schools don't have to worry about that and the student's learning won't get interupted or stalled. It could also be a step towards having school year round. But I love summer vacation so I don't really see that as a good thing though..
Answered by Country Girl - Wed May 6 21:20:59 2009

What is involved in installing Air Conditioning in a single family home?
Q. We live in an old 1950's house and currently have central heating, which my husband installed in our home a few years ago. Is it possible to add air conditioning, as well. Can anyone help out with advice or how it would work and what the cost would be? Real answers, please...no trolls!
Asked by MizZ - Sat Jul 18 02:37:21 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You want to start with what you have that is very familiar to you but you haven't described it enough. Is it a forced hot air system with duct work and is the duct work insulated? If this is the case then the process is to install an "A" coil above the furnace and below the plenum that distributes air to the various ducts. This is connected to a condensate drain, and two refrigeration lines that are also insulated. The refrigeration lines connect to an outside unit called a condenser. The condenser has to have electrical power attached to it. The refrigeration lines must be vacuumed out with a vacuum pump and then the refrigerant has to be transferred to the appropriate levels in the now closed system. The cost for this work will… [cont.]
Answered by Breath on the Wind - Sun Jul 19 23:41:44 2009

Is there a portable air conditioning unit out there on the market?
Q. Please excuse my ignorance, but is there a portable air conditioning unit (blows out cool air in a HOT ROOM) without being attached/fixed to the wall, as in carry it with you just plug it in to a wall socket and have it blow out cool air. I know this may seem like a dumb question, but a simple answer would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Asked by Mahmoud Levenstein - Thu Jun 26 01:45:06 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. there are two units that are kind of like that, but not quite. one is called a swamp cooler. they evaporate water to absorb thermal energy in a room, but make the room more humid, and only really work in dry climates. however, they are relatively cheap to buy and use little energy. the other is a regular AC unit, but, this is not a window unit. they make one that is a free standing floor unit that can be pushed around and plugged in anywhere. however, the only downside is that there is a 3 or 4 Inch diameter hose that comes out of the back of the unit that must be run outside, through a window or a cat door or something. the unit is similar to window units in that it must move the heat from the room to the outside, but it does not have to… [cont.]
Answered by cronos51101 - Thu Jun 26 02:08:25 2008

What year did most people start getting air conditioning?
Q. Most people of moderate means. What year/decade did most people start getting air conditioners/air conditioning?
Asked by Amy Lynn - Tue Apr 28 09:42:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would think the 1970's,
Answered by Lolitta Innervisions - Tue Apr 28 18:44:39 2009

How do you fix poor home air conditioning circulation?
Q. I live in a three story townhouse and our air conditioning system works fine except for the basement is freezing and our top bedroom floor gets hardly any circulation. Is their a cheap fix to this?
Asked by Seamus - Wed Jul 8 13:25:26 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. close off the supply regesters and block the return vent in the basement if there are any...if basement gets humid use a dehumidifier...close off the supply regesters partially on 1st floor..you are looking to cut airflow by at least 50% to 1st floor,,also be sure to close regesters completely in room where tstat is located since it will react to temp in that room,you want to delay that rooms temp drop while ac is on...also block off the 1st floor return vent about 3/4 or so, assuming there is a decent size return on the top floor[s].need returns to pull hot air from top floor[s]..not enough to just deliver cold air to the rooms...to block off returns you can buy those magnetic vent covers,similar to refrigerater magnets,,just larger and… [cont.]
Answered by DAN THE AC MAN - Wed Jul 8 13:59:36 2009

Is it dangerous to leave cars air conditioning on while car is off?
Q. My mom says if you leave your cars air conditioning on when you turn the car off, so it automatically is on when you turn your car on, that it hurts the engine. Is that true or is she full of BS? It sounds like complete BS to me.
Asked by Elijah - Mon Jun 9 22:42:58 2008 - - 32 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No. It isn't dangerous. When you turn the key to "start" all electrical circuits which are wired through the ignition switch are disconnected, except those which are used for starting the car. When the engine starts and you release the key, from the start position, then all the circuits are again connected. I know a lot of people, most of who don't know the starter from the distributor, who insist that the AC needs to be switched off before starting the car. I don't switch it off and never have had a bit of trouble, with either the engine or the AC on any of my cars.
Answered by mustanger - Mon Jun 9 22:52:21 2008

How much of an effect does air conditioning have on my gas mileage?
Q. The gas mileage for my van seems to bottom out in the summer months when I have to use the air conditioning. This year, so far, it seems worse than ever. I am getting about 30 miles less on a tank of gas. Any suggestions or insights?
Asked by Manda - Tue Mar 27 21:10:25 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. check your air filter get new plugs check your fuel filter.
Answered by tweed801 - Tue Mar 27 21:19:06 2007