Air Conditioning Articles

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.  Below are some air conditioning basics.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.

Meet the air handler. It has a starring role in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. If you have a ductless mini split system, you need an air handler to do the heavy lifting. It circulates conditioned air throughout your Kentucky home. Doing so lets you keep your living space at the desired…

Are you shopping for a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in Henderson, KY, or the surrounding area?

When it’s time to invest in a major home appliance like an air conditioner (AC), you want to be well informed. The good news is technology has made it easy to gather a great deal of information in a short period of time. The bad news is there are so many makes and models of air conditioners available, the entire process can get quickly overwhelming.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many lives around us, both health-wise and financially. At Woodard Cooling and Heating, we remain committed to providing the best service to all our Kentucky customers during this difficult time. Let’s stick together as a community and help each other whenever we can. We can certainly understand how you…

The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry is still managing a parts shortage. Here’s what you should know about the delay.

Your home’s air conditioner can help prevent mold. Use this guide to help rid your home of mold and help prevent it from returning.

Use these tips our professionals suggest to help you select the best-sized air conditioner for your particular home.

Once you know your unit is working in prime condition, here are three health benefits you can experience from running your AC at night.

Take some of the following tips from our professionals to heart and make some money-saving resolutions this Spring.

Spring is the best time to have air conditioner maintenance to ensure your system will run efficiently this season.

Is your home’s air conditioner blowing hot air? Our team wants to help diagnose those problems quickly and get them fixed.

Looking to save money on your air conditioning bill? Our team wants to share five tips to help reduce costs on your AC and save energy.

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do? Don’t leave these occurrences alone. They will increase your energy costs,…

It’s normal for your air conditioner to create some noise when running—that simply means it’s working. Although older units are typically louder than newer ones, all air conditioning noises are not the same. Despite your air conditioner’s age, any sound coming from the unit can still be bothersome. If your air conditioner is producing an…

When the weather gets really hot in Henderson, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Many common problems with air conditioning systems can arise. Our team at Woodard Cooling & Heating wants you to be aware, prepared, and ready to solve these air conditioning issues so you and your family can stay…

Your air conditioners can do several things––keep your home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it cannot do is kill mold. It can help prevent mold, but once it exists, your air conditioner cannot kill it. If…

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” There’s a reason why that old adage has been passed down through the years. It’s always better to be prepared for misfortunes than to have to deal with the consequences. During storm season in Morganfield, that proves true for protecting your air conditioning system as…

If your air conditioner stops blowing cool air or stops all together, check to see if your indoor unit is frozen. What exactly will that look like? A freeze up is when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your air conditioning unit. It can look a bit disconcerting, but don’t panic. It’s…

Air conditioning is crucial for comfort in your daily life here in Owensboro, KY. A well maintained AC unit, with yearly inspections and monthly filter changes, can last up to 10 or 15 years. So how do you know if you need repairs for your unit or if you need a replacement? Age How old…