Air Conditioning Schererville

In most new buildings, air conditioning is standard. In older buildings, air conditioning can be hit or miss. Some older buildings have been retrofitted with split air conditioning systems and others rely on window and portable units to keep their occupants cool. Some have no air conditioning at all, forcing the people living and working inside to rely on open windows and fans to circulate the hot summer air.

The Benefits of Air Conditioning

Air conditioning has many benefits. Its most basic benefit is the physical comfort and control over the environment it provides. For people living and working inside a building, air conditioning provides numerous physical and mental health benefits. These include:

• The reduction of allergens and harmful particles, like bacteria and airborne lead from lead-based paint in older buildings. This creates better air quality, which can reduce occupants’ chances of suffering from allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and respiratory illnesses;
• In a hot environment, the body has to work hard to keep itself cool. This causes the individual to become tired, making him or her mentally sluggish; and
• In comfortable temperatures, individuals are slower to become angry and frustrated with everyday tasks.

Air conditioning is also good for the objects kept in a home or commercial building, like wooden furniture and electronic equipment. Extreme heat can cause these items and their components to warp and degrade.

Types of Air Conditioning System

The right type of air conditioning system for your home or building depends on your cooling needs, your budget, and the size of the space you need to cool. Types of air conditioning system you can install in your building include:

• Window units. These are the smallest, most basic type of air conditioning system. They rest on open window sills and plug into nearby electrical outlets, providing cool air for the surrounding area;
• Portable air conditioning units. A few different types of air conditioning system, such as evaporative systems and split systems, can be made into portable units that can easily be wheeled to different rooms;
• Central air conditioning. This type of air conditioning system is built into a building’s HVAC system and uses its ducts to transport cool air into individual sections of the building; and
• Split systems. With this type of system, air is compressed in the outdoor unit and then delivered to indoor spaces with an air handler.

Servicing your Air Conditioning System

Your air conditioning system should be serviced at least once each year. Regular servicing will keep it running efficiently, which will save you money on your utility bill.

Work with an Experienced Schererville Air Conditioning Professional

Since 1989, our team of heating and cooling professionals at Naughton Mechanical LLC has served Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana’s heating and cooling needs. If you have questions about air conditioning or want to have your system upgraded or serviced, contact our team to set up your initial consultation with us. We install new systems as well as removing, upgrading, and installing existing air conditioning systems.