It’s likely that if you’re reading these words, you’re either outside, or if indoors, you’re surrounded by an environment that is relatively comfortable– regardless of the outdoor temperature. The luxury of maintaining cooling relief inside buildings of all kinds has not been that long a possibility. Air conditioning began to take off during the mid to latter years of the 1960s, when the majority of homeowners, merchants, businesses, churches and schools began to furnish air conditioning within their establishments. Until that time, there were only three methods by which cooling was provided for comfort to the indoors.
The Once– Unrivalled Fan
The first, most widely used method came from electric fans. The electrically-operated variety included box window fans, table fans, ceiling fans and whole-house attic fans that would draw air into the home through open windows, and into the attic. (Earlier modes of fanning had been available, but only for the wealthy, who could afford to hire servants to either fan them directly or operate a variety of manually driven room fans.) Individual, manually operated handheld, folding fans that were fodder for a wealth of beautiful designs. While most were made of paper, others featured rich fabrics stretched across wooden spines and intricately hand-carved ivory. Other flat, paper fans were usually stored in a closet or drawer, closest to the front porch, for use by the household members and a myriad of visitors who would come to “sit a spell” and visit, on the standard array of front porch seating choices. These fans most often featured famous depictions of “The Last Supper” on one side, or idyllic “Tom Sawyer-ish” scenes, usually including a river, fishing poles and a bright red barn in the background. On the back, you would find that your fan was made possible, thanks to the generosity of the local funeral home, replete with their address, phone number, and sometimes a bible verse or poetic waxing of some type.
Cooling Relief From Alternatives to Fans
The second, and possibly the most pleasing, emerged from days and months during which the weather was either ideal, or any temperature outside that registered below ideal on a temperature gauge. The third, and least dependable method by which people were cooled came from the random breeze. And this completes the sum total of cooling for interior spaces, preceding the relief that air conditioners delivered.
Increased Vulnerability
If you were to ask anyone living during those days, it’s likely that they won’t be able to honestly recount suffering in desperation–after all, you can’t miss what you don’t know about, right? Many a mother, however, could be found scolding her children, whose favorite summer hangout was in front of the refrigerator, with the door widely open. One of the most difficult aspects of pre-AC times came from the need to keep windows and doors open (screen doors were closed,) all summer. This meant that the only thing separating those within from the world at large was a flimsy screen. Unfortunate residents living in high crime areas were forced to choose between sealing up their homes–particularly at night, or trying their luck by leaving doors and windows open and praying that even criminals would find it too hot to go out.
Quality and Performance Matters
An air conditioner is an investment, not only a monetary one, but an investment in the comfort and level of healthy air within a home or business. The air conditioners found within the top selling Friedrich Kuhl Series deliver the most advanced technology and functionality that consumers can depend on. When the temperature is not even noticeable, it means that it’s at an ideal level. Kuhl includes innovative sensing mechanisms that ensure the sustained ideal temperature, dependably. Maximum quality and performance thrive at the heart of the Kuhl Series, with unsurpassed control and easy operation. These commercial grade room air conditioners feature a 20-gauge steel cabinet, a fully enclosed fan, with programming capability for 7 days. Within the Kuhl Series, there are both cooling-only models and ones that include heat (from heat pump or electric heat,) with every ounce of functionality ever needed. ENERGY STAR certification comes with certain models.
So Quiet, You’ll Have to Check if It’s Running
Kuhl eliminates characteristic operational noise from sloppy manufacturing that results in gaps, moving parts that are not well-mounted and insufficient insulation. Every model is designed to minimize vibration and other operating noise, including extraneous outdoor noise by mounting the motor with dual resilient rings that ensure no metal-to-metal contact. Generously thick rubber grommets are used in mounting the compressors to absorb vibration, along with a steel inner wall, heavy-duty side panels of hardboard, insulated plenum and ultra-dense insulation all guarantee quietest operation.
Distinguishing Design Components
Kuhl technology allows the highest degree of control and functionality, with intuitive controls enabling one-touch operation and control that’s programmable. Direct both single unit and whole-building functions, from fingertip button control, for seamless switching between modes of operation, fan settings and temperature. Individual units allow for the creation (and saving of,) up to six custom schedules, by including the optional, easy to use, Friedrichlink KWIFI accessory. You’ll be able to remotely direct your Kuhl from your smartphone, computer or tablet. There’s no limit to how many units you can control, thanks to this proprietary web-based portal, to make changes from anywhere. The Kuhl Series offers the first room air conditioner to be Smart Grid capable.
Built to Last
Every Kuhl is thoughtfully designed and assembled to deliver premium performance, with the highest quality materials to withstand the toughest demands possible in any setting. Great attention is devoted to including additional details that support enduring performance, like solid-steel construction for the top to block falling debris, as well as in creating a greater protection for the blower housing. Overheating is prevented by the design component of a commercial grade, enclosed fan motor that operates at a lower temperature. Kьhl’s firm-grip interior handles enable you to grasp the chassis for easy removal from the sleeve, making cleaning and maintenance a snap. A protective rear grille protects from vandalism and falling debris. Only the most wear-resistant components go into every Kuhl.
Advanced Air Purification
The dual-stage air filtration design ensures that Kuhl ensures effective removal of impurities from the air. Such impurities include allergens, ozone and just general unwanted odors. The powerful antimicrobial filter standard component can be augmented by adding the optional carbon filter for the highest-ever air filtration in existence.
In every way, you can count on Kuhl Series air conditioning systems to be impeccably designed to deliver excellence in energy reduction and consumption.