What is the coldest day in recorded history? Much like when we were blogging about the hottest day ever recorded in history, there are various sources giving different answers. It’s really about zoning in on all the sources, determining which ones are the most well-studied and sound, and then making a judgement call from hardcore […]
Ice Cream Makes You Hotter or Cooler?
We’ve hinted at eating cooler foods during summer’s peak making you much cooler. This is, in many people’s opinion and generally speaking, the obvious truth! But how obvious is it? Did you know that some cold foods might actually make you hotter? A very fascinating article that Time recently produced inspired us to drop some […]
How to Change AC Filters
Last week we blogged about how often you should change your AC filters. We dropped some knowledge about recommended change times and also how your personal situation could shift around that change time. For this week’s blog, we’re going over how you can very easily change your AC filter! Check it out. Step 1 Open […]
When to Change AC Filters
Ways to Stay Cool This Summer
Hottest Day Ever – July 13th, 1913
100 Years Ago The hottest day in recorded history was about one-hundred years ago. The place: Greenland Ranch in California (now known as Furnace Creek, California since 1933.) The date: July 13th,1913. The weather hit (get ready for this) 134 degrees! What!? Not only was this a record for the united states of America, it […]
Willis Carrier
Where would we be without our valuable air conditioning? That’s something many people don’t even want to think about in the middle of summer! But where did AC truly start? For the uninitiated, it’s easy to see the Carrier logo and not necessarily think twice about it. But did you know Carrier holds the crowning […]
The History of AC part 2
Best thermostat settings
We’re going to talk about finding the right temperature setting today. No, it’s not as obvious as what makes you feel perfectly comfortable. You also need to make sure you’re being reasonable with your air conditioning costs. By simply setting whatever temperature you feel is most comfortable, you’re likely going to rack up serious electric […]