As a homeowner in Nederland TX, you might not be able to imagine how life would be without air conditioning. Stores, restaurants, hospitals and municipal buildings would be stifling and unbearable during the summer months. Homes are no longer built to allow good natural ventilation and without air conditioning would be nearly uninhabitable. In 1902, Willis Carrier invented air conditioning as we know it today. Our heating and air conditioning team at Thermacon Service Company explains why Mr. Carrier invented air conditioning and how you can get the best performance from your central air conditioner.
History of the Modern Air Conditioner
In the printing industry, humidity can have disastrous effects on the presses. This was the case in the early 20th century, which is why Willis Carrier was tasked with solving this problem. As an engineer, Carrier was working on an assignment with the Sackett-Wilhelms Lithographing & Publishing Company in Brooklyn, New York. Their printing presses were not operating well in the heat and humidity of July 1902. Carrier created drawings and diagrams detailing a machine that would solve the problem by controlling the temperature, lowering the humidity, circulating and cleaning the air. This machine was the air conditioner. After a few years of refinement, he designed the automatic control system for humidity reduction, which was awarded a patent in 1914. Later that year, he and a group of other engineers formed the Carrier Company, which became the Carrier Corporation in 1930 after merging with other refrigeration businesses.
Carrier’s Legacy
Carrier’s legacy includes the pioneering of large refrigeration systems for warehouses and multistory buildings as well as residential air conditioning systems. Without residential air conditioning, the desert states and southern states would not have enjoyed the population growth they have experienced in the past 100 years.
Air Conditioning in Your Home
In order to maintain an efficient and effective residential air conditioning system, regular maintenance is a must. Air filters need replacement at least every 90 days for optimal system performance. A professional tune-up before the onset of the cooling season helps to ensure that the system is in proper working order. This preventive maintenance includes coil cleaning, draining of the condensate line, lubrication of mechanical parts and a check of the coolant level. With careful maintenance, your air conditioner will provide relief for years.
At Thermacon Service Company, we take pride in helping Nederland TX home and business owners achieve and maintain indoor comfort. Ever since Mr. Carrier invented air conditioning, customers have successfully sought out respite from the heat and humidity. Our team of experienced air conditioning and heating service technicians will help you ensure that your air conditioner is working at its peak level of performance. When it comes time for a new central air conditioning system to be installed in your home, we are here to do the job so that you can enjoy an inviting home. For more information about how air conditioners work or to schedule a service appointment, contact us at any time.
