Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Window-Mounted Mini Room Air Conditioner For Small Apartment

Lately, people become more careful when it comes to money, and energy consumption. With rising costs it is logical that all look to find alternatives so as not to create compromise when it comes to comfort and satisfaction. Mini Window Air Conditioner units are ideal in case you do not want to spend a lot of money, but then again you can enjoy the pleasant cold during hot days.

Frigidaire's FRA052XT7 5,000 BTU Mini Window Air Conditioner is perfect for small size rooms up to 150 square feet. This unit features rotary controls and top full-width air discharge. The antimicrobial filter reduces bacteria, room odors, and other airborne particles for a comfortable environment. And the included pleated quick mount window mounting kit makes this air conditioner easy to install.

Save Energy with Westinghouse Ceiling Fans

Get substantial energy-saving benefits—and a cooler home—with efficient, stylish Westinghouse ceiling fans. You can add comfort and lighting to any space, indoor or outdoor, keeping things cool for summer entertaining while saving both floor space and energy costs.

Ceiling fans can be an energy-saving, "green" addition to any home, adding more value than many homeowners realize.

Did You Know?
  • Most ceiling fans use only about as much power as a 100 watt light bulb
  • Energy Star® ceiling fans (available from Westinghouse) circulate an average of 15% more air than other ceiling fans, and use 60% less energy than a 150 watt incandescent bulb
  • Used properly, ceiling fans can save you money in winter as well as summer: up to 10% in heating costs and up to 40% in air conditioning costs
  • Turning off the air conditioning, opening a few windows and turning on an efficient ceiling fan can make you feel up to 8 degrees cooler (and save up to 40% in air conditioning costs!)
  • Peak energy savings are realized by placing ceiling fan blades 10-12 inches below the ceiling and 7 to 9 feet above the floor
  • Ceiling fan airflow can be an effective deterrent to flying insects


The Westinghouse 42-inch Contempra Trio Ceiling Fan features five reversible wooden blades and a light kit with three frosted glass shades.

Designed for Low Ceilings
The Westinghouse Contempra Trio fan is one of Westinghouse's Hugger series of fans, which are specially designed for rooms with low ceilings. This 42-inch ceiling fan is best suited for medium-sized rooms, such as recreation rooms, living rooms, or children's bedrooms.

Reversible Blades and Reversible Switch
The Contempra Trio's five blades are reversible, so you can choose the finish that best suits your room's decor. The attractive wooden blades operate smoothly and efficiently.

For year-round comfort and maximum energy savings, Westinghouse ceiling fans include a three-speed, reversible switch that allows the ceiling fans to be used during cool or warm weather. In the summer, keep your home cool by running your ceiling fan counterclockwise. In the winter, run your ceiling fan clockwise to circulate warm air from the ceiling, eliminating cold spots and drafts.

Light Kit with a Trio of Frosted Glass Shades
Equipped with a light kit, the Contempra Trio fan features three lights that hang beneath the center of the fan. The lighting fixture's frosted glass shades provide a soft hue of light. If you choose, use compact fluorescent bulbs to increase efficiency and reduce your energy costs.

There are five different styles:









Thursday, May 12, 2011

Honeywell True HEPA Air Purifier Sweepstakes at ELLE DECOR


Ideal for a medium-sized room, the Honeywell HPA-150 True HEPA Tower Air Purifier captures up to 99.97 percent of harmful allergens including dust, pollen, smoke, mold spores, and pet dander. The product circulates and filters air up to five times an hour, features three cleaning levels, and has a carbon pre-filter that helps reduce common household odors. The machine does not emit ozone through the filtration process. Total value: $190;

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Entry period May 12, 2011 Noon ET to July 11, 2011 Noon ET.

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Sunday, May 8, 2011

Ceiling Fans Vs. Air Conditioning: Which is a Cheaper Way to Cool Your Home?


To the budget conscious people, an air conditioner is not a wise alternative in a room especially during the summer. There is always the standard stand or desk fan or using fan or just plain opening the window.

A wise addition to a room, which is both, cost efficient and stylish is a ceiling fan. This is preferred especially when your aim is keep one room cool. The ceiling fan functions by moving the both cool and warm air around the room, which would really aid in making the room comfortable.

Ceiling fans has gained popularity as a fan of choice in homes. They are popular because they can be both stylish and very useful. Also, most ceiling fans are within the budget.

In shopping for your new ceiling fan it is important that you look at various brands. Check essential features such as the pitch of the blade, the size of the motor and the finishes on the surfaces of the ceiling fan.

Note: don’t hesitate to ask for help from the salesperson to help you with selecting the ceiling fan that suits you needs.

Ceiling Fans Saves Money

Many people save a lot of money because of using ceiling fans instead of air conditioners. However, this will depend in a lot of different factors. An important factor is the type of blade used. The material and weight of the blade would be determine if the ceiling fan’s lifetime. High-end ceiling fans are usually made of plywood and weighed accordingly to prevent wobbling. Low-end ceiling fans are usually made of cardboard and can be observed to have slight wobbling.

Ceiling Fans Saves Energy

In addition to the practicality of using ceiling fans, it is also very productive in cooling. The fan pushes the warm air that has risen back into the room. In turn, the thermostat will not turn on the heating system.

Essentials

Remember that the greater the pitch and the more revolutions per minute, the more efficient the fan is in cooling and heating. The smaller motors may seem fine at first but could possibly produce annoying sounds when she’s done.

Fan size depends on the size of the room and the height of the ceiling. Usually specifications come with the purchase of the fan. A fan dealer can help you select fans for your room. For high ceilings sometimes a downrod is needed. For sloped ceilings, flush mounts and angled mounts are available. Some ceilings must even be braced to support the additional weight of the ceiling fan.

Whatever the theme of your house or room may be there will be fan for you. Ceiling fan have been available since the late 1800’s. Today ceiling fans are specifically made for hallways, patios or even children’s bedroom.

The fan is usually hung in the middle of the room. This gives the best air circulation compared to any corner of the room.

Putting lights are optional. Some people attach glass globes or bulbs that will provide the needed illumination in the room. If the ceiling is low, lights cannot be added.

The real deal

The selection of ceiling fan is not just picking another appliance for your room. Remember that this item will add to whole environment of your room. You must take the selection of the ceiling fan for granted.

Ceiling fans can be bought in various stores such as hardware stores, home improvement centers, discount stores or at Amazon.

在美国买电风扇

近几年由于地球暖化益发严重,连美国东北这块新英格兰地区,原本舒适凉爽的夏天也逐渐变得难以忍受。

最近康州这里也愈来愈热,前一阵子还有热浪来袭,每户人家的冷气、电风扇早早就粉末登场。

只是美国的电风扇,真是叫人傻眼。因为.....吹起来一点儿都不冷!

用过比较好的值得推荐的有Lasko 3520 20-Inch Cyclone Pivot FanHoneywell Fresh Breeze Tower Fan with Remote Control。前者风力大价格便宜但有些吵,后者省地风大也安静。

在美国买空调

窗式空调把室内外机合为一体,适用于小面积的房间,安装方便且价格便宜。

纽约的夏天还是非常炎热的,虽然现在的天气估计让你很难想象再过两个月的酷热!现在未雨绸缪会省掉不少银子。

我推荐Frigidaire FRA052XT7 5,000 BTU Mini Window Air Conditioner,在亚马逊到货很快。

好:
1.适合较小的房间,制冷效果还不错
2. 这是我能找到的最便宜的空调了并且这个牌子的空调口碑还算可以
3.安装比较方便
4.当然就是省电啦,功率小嘛

坏:
1.没有remote controller,操作全靠手(没办法,便宜嘛)
2.噪音稍大(不过不至于影响睡眠)