Posts Tagged ‘BTUs’
The Reason Air Conditioner Capacity Is Measured in Tons
Interesting fact: Before our modern air conditioners, people harvested ice from lakes and rivers and used it for refrigeration. These “crops” of ice were measured in tons, which eventually became the vernacular for measuring today’s air conditioner capacity.
Read MoreYour Home Heating Bill: Understanding What’s Above The Bottom Line
As you sit down with your pile of bills each month, you most likely glance over your charges for anything out of the ordinary before issuing payment. But what exactly are you looking at with regards to your home heating bill (the gas company bill for the majority of homes that use natural gas for heating)?…
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