Today we would like to share the conclusion of our review of The Economist’s article “No Sweat,” which discusses the costs and benefits of air conditioning.  The entire article can be read at their online journal here.
The use of air conditioning provides many benefits, one of which is boosting employee productivity.  Sweaty employees are not as productive as those who work in air-conditioned comfort, apparently! Another interesting point noted by the writer is that air

The Economist is an international online and print journal which delivers news on a wide range of topics, ranging from current political events to the latest culture trends worldwide.  Last year, The Economist published an article discussing the varying costs of making hot climates livable.  One major point outlined in the article was that air conditioning can increase productivity.  We featured a link to the article on our Facebook page last week, but if you

The Valley has experienced some huge rainstorms this monsoon season!  The rain is much needed here in Arizona, and also provides welcome relief from the summer heat.  However, the monsoon storms can also be destructive, as we have seen recently.  What does this mean for your air conditioning system?  Depending on the strength of the storm, the monsoon definitely can have an effect on your air conditioner’s operation.

Maintaining Your A/C During Monsoon Season

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Not only is going green a huge trend right now, saving on energy bills is an ongoing quest for most Americans.  An energy-efficient air conditioning unit is pretty important, especially for those of us who live in the Valley.  Did you know that your total heating and cooling expenses equal 40% of your annual electricity bill?  So “going green” can be pretty important!

How can you tell the efficiency of your A/C?  Air conditioning units

Happy Labor Day to everyone! Labor Day became a Federal Holiday in the 19th century, and we still celebrate today.  We at Clark Heating & Cooling hope you are able to take a break from work and enjoy the day relaxing!

Things That Make Us Smile

We are grateful for our air conditioning jobs, and even when it’s hot and unpleasant outside, we usually find something to make us smile.  Here are a few pictures

 
This twisty part which is found in an A/C unit regulates the refrigerant flow for the indoor coil.  It is called a thermostatic expansion valve, or TXV, for short.  The TXV makes sure the A/C unit maintains maximum efficiency by allowing only a certain amount of refrigerant to flow into the evaporator. This control over the flow of refrigerant is necessary to make the evaporator as efficient as possible. It also prevents refrigerant from

Ok, so this round canister-looking part in the picture is not actually a flux capacitor, and it can’t help you time-travel, but it really is called a run capacitor.  The run capacitor plays a very important role in how well the air conditioner runs.

What a Run Capacitor Does

A run capacitor's function is to start compressors and motors and keep them running at a normal amp draw level.  These components will commonly fail in

Do you have that one room in your home which is always warmer than the others?  Hopefully it’s not your bedroom!  Do you wonder what causes hot spots in your house?  Does it drive you crazy?

Hot Spots

One warm room is usually the result of improper duct sizing.  The air conditioner can't supply the right air flow to the room due to the size of the duct work. This is often from the original