Add Value To Your Home With These Easy Home Improvement Tips

Home improvements are a great way to reinvest in your home and gain property value. Even little projects can make a big difference to your home's appearance.  In this article I will outline some of the best home improvement tips for adding value to your home.

Air Conditioning
Improving the air quality inside your home can be an invaluable home improvement for both your health and the resale value of your house. First, you need to replace old dingy carpeting, or have it professionally cleaned. Carpets often contain dust and dirt that can cause unpleasant odors and contaminants. Next you'll want to install a new air conditioning system to ensure the comfort and health of you and your family.  Be sure your air conditioner's filters are kept clean. If the filter is clogged, it will make it hard for the unit to cool your home. It can make it run longer than it needs to, as well. A monthly replacement of the filter is recommended.

It is crucial that you always change your air filters when needed. Air conditioner filters need to be replaced regularly to ensure your home air is providing you with a safe and friendly environment. Changing the filter will also help to keep your HVAC, or heating and air conditioning system running smoothly. A lot of problems can arise from dirty air filters. To get the most out of your air conditioning and heating system, clean or replace the filters on a regular basis. Clogged, dirty air conditioning vents will cause the system to work harder and it will reduce the life expectancy of the system. Not caring for the filters will create larger problems costing you more money in repairs. Filters are easy to find, so do not put off cleaning or replacing your filter. If you are unable to afford an air conditioning system consider installing a whole house fan in your home. Fans and whole house fans help to keep the temperature of your home more comfortable and keep energy costs down. Even if you have an air conditioning system, whole house fans will make a significant difference in your home energy cost.

Air Conditioner Parts

The three main parts of an air conditioner unit are the compressor, the condenser and the evaporator. The compressor and condenser are located on the outside of the air conditioner and the evaporator is located on the inside.

The basic functioning of the air conditioner is based on the principle of successive heating and cooling of a highly volatile liquid, such as a Freon. The liquid first enters the compressor, where it is compressed into a gas. This releases heat and makes the liquid cooler. The dissipated heat is radiated outwards with the help of a fan. The liquid then enters the condenser, where it absorbs heat from the surroundings to reconvert into a gas. Hence, the surroundings become cool. The entire process continues cyclically and this causes cooling of the room.

Besides the three fundamental Air Conditioner Parts, an air conditioner also has a hot coil on the outside to dissipate heat, a cool coil on the inside to absorb heat, two fans (one outside and one inside) and a control circuit to modify the temperature. This is done by changing the rotation speeds of the fans using a potentiometer.

The most important and expensive Air Conditioner Part is the compressor. Companies provide warranties on the compressor and a good quality compressor can function efficiently for several years.