Cool People Use LG Air Conditioners

This article was posted on: May 2nd 2008 Filed under: LG Electronics, Air Conditioners

As you prepare for the warm months, following are some simple air conditioner tips:

Check your circuit! Larger air conditioners require a separate circuit. Consult with the manufacturer or an electrician.

Never plug an air conditioner into a conventional extension cord; only use a heavy-duty extension cord that is suited for your unit. Surge protectors are also suggested to avoid damage during storms and power surges.

Be sure you are selecting the appropriate air conditioner for the size of the room. Buy as much as you need, but not more than you need. (More BTU’s mean more cooling capacities). If you have a high BTU air conditioner in a small room, you may be wasting energy (and money)!

Ensure your air conditioner unit is supported properly; most units come with a brace kit, but additional braces may be necessary. For window units, use wooden wedges between the top of window frame and the top of the open window; this will prevent the air conditioner from falling if someone accidentally tries to open the window.

Think efficiency! Clean filters regularly; this prevents allergens and allows the unit to work more efficiently. Also, don’t use the air conditioner when it isn’t needed. Many LG air conditioners offer temperature controls, timers, and energy-saver modes.

Stay smart and stay cool!

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Stay Cool: Tips To Beat Summer Heat

This article was posted on: April 30th 2008 Filed under: LG Electronics, Air Conditioners

While we’re rejoicing the end of winter here, it’s easy to remember the warmer months in a halcyon haze and not as the dog days they really are. It won’t be long before high temps and humidity make us long for at least the autumn cool (who wants winter back, really?). Because we’re conscientious bloggers, here are a few hot tips for keeping cool when the summer heat turns oppressive (and no, we won’t say we told you so).

  • Keep hydrated: Lemonade and iced tea aren’t summer staples for nothing. A refreshing beverage with a scoop of ice is just the thing to lower your temperature. If you’re going to be working in the yard on any of the dozen ‘summer projects’ that pile up over the colder months, make sure you have something cool to drink at hand. Keeping cool and hydrated will help to prevent heat stroke. Keeping cool and hydrated will help to prevent heat stroke.

  • Be shady: It’s significantly cooler in shaded areas. So opt for a spot under a tree or on an enclosed porch when you’re doing some mid-day lounging. If you can’t retreat to shade, be sure to wear a hat.

  • Two words: Air Conditioning: Whether you’re in a house or apartment, living in the city or country, one constant is that AC is awesome. If your current unit is getting a bit old, that can put a big strain on your energy bill, so think about upgrading to newer, energy-efficient Amana or LG air conditioners for your home.

  • The ultimate in summer cool: String up a hammock. It won’t keep you cool in and of itself, but it’s a great way to relax in the shade with that icy beverage we discussed earlier. Besides, when your friends and neighbors spy you lounging in the yard, you’ll certainly look cool.

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Micro Management: New Tricks For Your Microwave

This article was posted on: April 29th 2008 Filed under: Over-The-Range Microwave Ovens

If you think of yourself as a ‘serious cook’, you probably have the latest convection oven, would never dream of using anything but a gas cooktop, and never even use your microwave for anything other than defrosting. But even the fanciest of cooks can find some surprising uses for the microwave that will save time in the kitchen without sacrificing great taste.

  • Cut long cook times in half by starting a dish in the microwave oven and then transferring it to the range or cooktop. You’ll spend less time slaving over a stove, and nobody will ever know the difference.

  • Brown sugar is a great flavor enhancer, but once you open a bag, it starts to dry out and form into hard clumps, which can be a real pain. Instead of beating on the bag or breaking up the clumps by hand, microwave the package for about 15 seconds, watching that it doesn’t start to liquefy.

  • Tired of steaming and boiling? Save time by using your microwave instead. In fact, there are some people who claim that the color of microwaved vegetables is better than steamed.

  • If you have a fresh herb garden outside your home, you can dry the seeds and herbs for storage using the microwave. Place them on a paper towl, nuke for 1 to 2 minutes, turning halfway through.

  • Freshen stale bread, biscuits or crackers by zapping for a minute and letting them rest for another minute or two before serving.

The best part of the microwave is that, with the popularity and availability of over the range microwave ovens, you don’t have to step outside the defined parameters of your cooking area to use it - just look up. Your microwave oven is a powerful kitchen tool, and not just for TV dinners and Hot Pockets.

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