Air & Water - Heating, Cooling, Purification, and More!

Brand Loyalty

2010-03-03T15:14:00.000-08:00

Usually when I buy an appliance or maybe some other household item, I develop some sort of brand loyalty once I realize how great the product is. Then, whenever I need to buy anything, I rely on other units by the same brand. Last year, I bought a powerful Delonghi space heater during the colder months. I loved my unit so much that I knew I had to get a portable air conditioner from the same brand during the summertime. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised because my portable air conditioner also came with a dehumidifier as well as a fan and air purifier! As a result, Delonghi helped me save money in more than one way.

How about you? Is there any brand you just can't live without?

Need Help Finding Information on Appliances?

2010-03-01T16:17:00.000-08:00

When you're choosing an appliance - or anything else, really - that best suit your needs, many times you don't know where to start looking (at least, that's the case with me!). I rely on the internet to provide me with information that I otherwise would not know. And, of course, I've found it to be very helpful. It's easy for me to look up "best portable ice maker" and learn which model and/or brand I should be looking for.

Therefore, when you're looking for more information about space heaters or portable air conditioners, Air & Water is the place to go. Not only do we have many different products, we also have many buying guides and recommendation pages. For example, many customers have informed us that our heater buying guide is one of the most helpful buying guides they have read. We tell you the differences between different types and models of heaters, and even different uses for heaters! And if you have, by some rare chance, a question that isn't answered, we have our representatives just a click away, ready to help you.

Special Air & Water Deals

2010-02-26T14:34:00.000-08:00

Right now, Air & Water has a number of special deals for our customers as of today. With the winter season coming to an end, we have cut the prices for many, many items, including heaters. Not matter what type of heater you may be looking for, you'll be able to find ALL space heaters, garage heaters, baseboard heaters, and even wall heaters for prices up to 30% off!

Additionally, we have an entire page dedicated to free shipping deals. These items include not only different heater styles, but also portable ice makers, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, air purifiers, portable air conditioners, and more! You can get them shipped free via FedEx ground shipping, and they'll be on your doorstep in almost no time. Be sure to take advantage of these savings, because good things don't last forever - and this is no exception!

Smaller, More Compact Appliances

2010-02-22T16:16:00.000-08:00

When looking for certain household items, many people like to buy the biggest and the best, like with TVs and furniture. However, sometimes people need smaller, more compact units because there is a lack of space, or big units just look tacky in some homes. Additionally, college students and people with smaller apartments need smaller appliances to match with their other small appliances, such as mini-refrigerators and freezers. As a college student myself, I know just how true this is.

Luckily for these people (and me), there are many household appliances that are smaller in size. For example, many people prefer to use compact space heaters instead of large baseboard or garage heaters because they take up much less room, but at the same time they provide just enough (or more than enough) heat to keep you warm in the coldest of winters.

Similarly, most humidifiers come in smaller sizes to fit right onto your desktop or counter. The humidifiers from Crane are especially compact and lightweight, perfect for areas limited on space.

Use a Garage Heater to Combat Extremely Cold Weather!

2010-02-19T13:54:00.000-08:00

Last night, my friend called me from Maine, where she's vacationing, and told me about the weather over there. Little things like that make me so happy that I live in an area where the weather doesn't get any lower than 30 or 40 degrees - even in the middle of the night.

In any case, though, I told her to find a garage heater to stay warm. Those units are better than any other type of heaters because they function as spot heaters and direct warmth towards the objects in front of them. Like it says in the customer review of the Dimplex CUH05B31T, garage heaters are capable of making an 18 degree room turn into 62 degrees of warmth in a mere 4 hours!

I have no idea how she managed to pull it off, but my friend found a garage heater, and it worked like a charm - of course.

Babies & Air Purifiers: A Perfect Match

2010-02-17T15:49:00.000-08:00

Though air purifiers don't necessarily come up when you think of babies, they definitely should. We all know that babies are molded by the conditions in which they grow. They are not only affected by the way you raise them, but also by the environment they live in. To guarantee that your baby stays healthy as he or she grows, you should invest in an air purifier - or, even better, a HEPA air purifier. Studies show that unhealthy environments cause health problems such as asthma and allergies, especially before the age of five. HEPA air purifiers are great because they remove a large amount of dust, pollen, smoke, and other irritants from the air, so you know that your child is breathing the cleanest air he or she can breathe.

Additionally, because many parents decide to paint or decorate the baby's room months before the baby's arrival, there can still be remains of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and chemicals in the air that can significantly harm your baby's health. Your best bet is definitely to use an air purifier before the baby lives in his or her room - just for extra caution.

The Air's So Dry

2010-02-12T14:10:00.000-08:00

Lately, there has been a high demand for humidifiers - and there's definitely a good reason for that. These units are extremely helpful, especially during the winter/colder months. When colder and drier weather comes, every part of your body usually feels dry as well. Your lips feel like they're constantly cracking and of course your skins feels irritated. Humidifiers add moisture into the air to keep you feeling refreshed.

In addition to being useful, some of the humidifiers that we have are also very cute and unique. Crane has many humidifiers in the shapes of different characters and animals, making them especially great for children.

Well, this weekend, we've got a ton of different holidays to celebrate: Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year, and Presidents' Day. Is anyone doing anything special?

How Using a Thermostat Saves You Money Throughout the Year

2010-02-08T16:12:00.000-08:00

Over the weekend, I got my thermostat fixed - and I learned some valuable tips in the process. It turns out, I've been saving tons of money per year with my thermostat, during both summer and winter!

Thermostats are great for controlling heating and cooling while you're not home, which cuts down costs by approximately $100-180 per year! Additionally, you can adjust the temperature down to the degree, so turning it down 10-15% can end up saving you even more - 10% of your energy bill! And because many thermostats are Energy Star approved, you know that you're helping the environment while you yourself save some green.

Another great thing about thermostats is that there are different kinds for people of different lifestyles! You can use the thermostat model that best adjusts to your schedule. The 7-day model is perfect for people whose schedules change every day; the 5+2-day model for people who have different schedules for weekdays and weekends; and the 5-1-1-day model for people who have one schedule for weekdays, another for Saturdays, and an entirely different one for Sundays.

Customer Feedback

2010-02-05T14:20:00.000-08:00

Have you recently purchased an appliance from Air & Water? Or maybe you've purchased a product that Air & Water carries. Either way, a great way to inform others of how well (or horribly) the products have turned out for you is to write a review for the product! Whenever you visit any specific product page, take a look at the right side - you'll see a link that says "Write a review" or "Read all _ reviews." Click on "Write a review" to tell us and everyone else how great the product worked out for you! Alternatively, you can read others' reviews to find out which product best suits you by clicking "Read all _ reviews." You can even rate others' reviews depending on how helpful you find them!

Lookin' Good

2010-02-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

Usually, when I get an appliance, I don't just make sure it's functional. I need it to look good, too! I mean, if I have to place these appliances somewhere, they need to add to my room's decor, right?

Anyway, I was looking through our fans today and came across these decorative electric fans from DecoBreeze. They're really great because they add complex or simple designs to your home - you know, whichever you prefer. My favorite is the DBF0368 tropical fish figuring fan - who knew you could have a fan shaped like a fish?! Not only are these fans inexpensive, but they're just what, I would imagine, every home wants. Some designs look rather antique - a look I'd want in my own home.

Water Dispensers

2010-01-29T14:07:00.000-08:00

We recently got some new water dispensers here at Air & Water. After taking a look at them, I realized that I've never seen water dispensers like these before. These water coolers that we got in were from Clover. The designs are pretty sleek and compact, but what stood out to me was the fact that they have water dispensers that don't need to use plastic water bottles! Units like the one pictured above (the D7A) are called point of use water dispensers. Because they don't use plastic water bottles, these water dispensers cost a lot less to maintain, they take up much less space, and they're healthier! I don't know about you, but sometimes I get a strange plastic taste when I drink from my water dispenser at home. But that could just be from overuse of the same plastic bottles... Maybe it's time I switch to one of these point of use water coolers!

Air & Water's Here to Help!

2010-01-25T15:41:00.000-08:00

As a kid, I always found visual details much more understandable and more appealing than regular details that are written or spoken. When doing arts and crafts, I found it much easier to learn how to make lanyards by watching someone else make it rather than by reading instructions on how to make this string go through that loop.

Even now, as an adult, I find it rather helpful to use visuals rather than text. And I know I can't be alone with this opinion - otherwise "How-to" videos on YouTube wouldn't be so popular! I tried learning how to curl my hair by reading a How-to article on WikiHow, but it just didn't help. As soon as I watched the video, however, I was able to pick it up fairly quickly (and not to mention a bunch of burn marks with it!).

So, to help you learn all you need to know about the benefits of a space heater, the results from using an air purifier, and even the different methods of venting portable air conditioners, Air & Water has been updating a page of How To Videos that you will probably find very useful when looking for that perfect appliance.

Great Home Construction Resource

2010-01-22T12:25:00.000-08:00

As a DIY-er myself, I love reading about home improvement projects. I’m also an avid HGTV viewer but I find their projects nearly impossible to complete without any written directions or guidance.

In any case, I recently looked into getting my kitchen cabinets replaced and found the Abacus Construction Index – a great online resource for home construction topics. I’m no contractor, but once in a while I get a good idea and like to do some research before I delve into any home improvement project.

This web directory is a no-frills site with tons information on almost construction topic you can think of. It even referred me to a few kitchen cabinet manufacturers. They’re definitely worth checking out if you’re a home improvement enthusiast!

Fireplace Heaters

2010-01-18T16:02:00.000-08:00

This morning, I woke up at my friend's house and the guest room was FREEZING. Naturally, I wore as many layers as I possibly could, but that didn't really help. Her house has no central heater, which is really inconvenient (well, at least for me). When I went into the living room, I found her dog on the floor next to an electric fireplace. I thought, what a great idea! So I turned it on and made myself a cup of hot cocoa as I watched the flames while reading Dracula.

I never realized how realistic the flames are - sometimes I even think that the "embers" on the logs are real! I felt like I was part of those family movies - you know, the ones where the family gathers around the fireplace and someone tells a story? I don't have a real fireplace at home, but it seems like this electric fireplace heater would be a great replacement!

Help Haiti!

2010-01-15T12:08:00.000-08:00

Last night, as I was finishing last-minute accounting homework next to my Vornado TVH600 space heater, I stumbled upon the story about the earthquake in Haiti and its disastrous aftermath. I had school the whole day so I didn't even know the whole story about this situation for a while. Anyway, I realized that there are so many things we take for granted. Or, well, that I take for granted.

I really admire the fact that even though many peeople aren't doing very well economically, they can still donate money and time to those who are less fortunate and those who need the help.

For those of you tech-savvy people who want to help, there are also a few options:
Text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief for Haiti.
Text "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti Fund.

Appliance Replacements

2010-01-11T16:56:00.000-08:00

This morning, my vacuum broke. Is it just me, or do appliances just break or stop working one right after the other? We just fixed our refrigerator last month - and my space heater the month before that. Now, I have to find a good vacuum. But the good thing about appliances not working anymore is being able to buy replacements that are much more advanced and that have tons of new technologies. So of course I browsed through our website, trying to pick the best (and the cheapest, of course!) and I found some very interesting models. I came across some steam cleaners, which apparently use steam to gently clean carpets, stairs, etc. They sound really cool, and they're not too pricey. They actually kind of remind me of irons because of the way they work. Hm, I'm still not too sure which one I want. Well, at least I have a billion different varieties to choose from! I like having options.

Patio Heaters

2010-01-08T16:09:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, I went out to eat dinner at night with my friends, who had just come back from U Penn and UOP. The weather is freezing here in SoCal at night, so I was a little worried about my inability to stand cold weather. However, when we got to the restaurant I was pleasantly surprised that it was actually warm on the patio. It turns out, they had patio heaters on all around the restaurant - a great business move, I can tell you that. I enjoyed my meal and didn't even have to worry about the cold 50-degree weather. In fact, I only started to worry about the cold when I had to leave! If all businesses and restaurants were as considerate as Guppy Tea House, I'd probably consider going out more.

Dry, Cold Winters

2010-01-04T16:19:00.000-08:00

Even though the weather here in SoCal is about 70 degrees during the afternoon, the day starts and ends at approximately 40 degrees! Recently, I noticed that my hands have become extra dry and my eyes have become pretty dry, as well. Last night, I figured that I should turn on my humidifier to get rid of the dry air (at least in my room!). Turns out, I made the right decision. This morning, I woke up refreshed and moisturized. My lips weren't as chapped, and my skin didn't feel so...dead, I guess the word is.

And, it turns out, my humidifier also came with a cool air purifier! I slept so soundly because my allergies were in control. Thank goodness for all the people who invented these appliances! They were pretty smart.

Check out our editor's picks of humidifiers to see which units we recommend.

2009-12-30T11:15:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from Air & Water!

2009 has been a fantastic year for us here - and it's all thanks to you! We wish all of you the best in 2010!

Start your year right by using a thermostat to help you save money throughout the year, no matter the temperature. Thermostats are very useful because they can adjust your heat or air to fit your schedule. As a result, they save you a lot of energy and even more money. Most people who use programmable thermostats end up saving up to 43% on their energy bill every year! Additionally, these thermostats have many different models to suit your needs. The 7-day model is perfect for people whose schedules change every day; the 5+2-day model for people who have different schedules for weekdays and weekends; and the 5-1-1-day model for people who have one schedule for weekdays, another for Saturdays, and an entirely different one for Sundays. Best of all, you know you're making the right choice by using a thermostat because many are Energy Star approved!

Ready for 2010!

2009-12-28T16:16:00.000-08:00

Whew! Now that Christmas is over, I'm awaiting the new year. Goodness, this year has gone by so quickly! Maybe it's true what they say: time flies faster as you get older! Well, I can't wait to see what 2010 holds in store for all of us!

If you still haven't gotten ready for the cold weather with a heater yet, you should probably start looking at the very least! I wouldn't be surprised if most of those who don't have a space heater live on the west coast because it still isn't very cold here! At least not here in Southern California. Although, I'd imagine that over on the east coast it's well below 20 degrees already! Anyway, I'd actually recommend getting a baseboard heater to place in your room if you don't already have supplemental heating. These units don't take up too much space because they are usually placed near or next to walls. They are also pretty quiet because they use convection instead of a fan motor. And because they're easy to clean and maintain, baseboard heaters are pretty popular with people all over the States.

Don't forget about Air & Water's holiday special: if you purchased anything from Dec. 8, 2009 to Dec. 24, 2009, you can return your purchase within 60 days with no restocking fees! The last day to return is Feb. 24, 2010, so don't wait until the last minute!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-23T15:38:00.000-08:00

This is it! It's finally time for Christmas here at Air & Water! Everyone is (hopefully) done with Christmas shopping and ready for the weekend to come. I know that we here at Air & Water are! This Christmas holiday has been so busy for us - what with all the last minute shoppers and all. If you still haven't been able to get a present yet and you live in the SoCal area, don't forget that we're open here until 5 PM PST, so you still have about an hour to get in a last-minute gift (we still have some heaters)! And you don't even have to pay for shipping! You'd be killing two birds with one stone. :)

Anyway, warm wishes to everyone and Merry Christmas!

Ice Ice Baby!

2009-12-21T15:39:00.000-08:00

Even though it's still wintertime (and it will continue to be for quite some time!), portable ice makers are in really high demand. I honestly didn't know that - I thought that ice makers were only popular during the spring and summer! It turns out, because portable ice makers are so easy to carry around, people need them all year round! No matter what time of year it is, people still put ice into their drinks.

I just realized that my family has actually taken our NewAir ice maker with us everywhere we go. Whether we're visiting my cousins in Big Bear or just relaxing in Las Vegas, our ice maker is with us. It's super helpful and efficient - not to mention lightweight! I think I will be sneaking it with me when I go back to school, even if the weather is freezing. Hopefully my family won't notice!

Company Party

2009-12-18T16:19:00.000-08:00

A few days ago, I mentioned that we were going to celebrate the year at our company Christmas party. The party was actually really fun! We went to Memphis at the Santora in Santa Ana, California, which is only about 10-20 minutes away from our office here in the 92705. The food from Memphis was phenomenal - really, I mean it! I had a classic Caesar salad and some buttermilk fried chicken. I have literally never tasted fried chicken like that before. It came with mashed potatoes, collard greens, and Andouille country gravy - just thinking about it makes me hungry! Most of my co-workers chose gumbo (I still don't know what that is!) and meatloaf, which I heard was also quite delicious.

Besides eating, we also had speeches (congratulations to Adam and Arthur for getting Employees of the Year!), toasts, and of course karaoke. A lot of Air & Water's employees really do enjoy karaoke!

If you're in the SoCal area, you should definitely check out Memphis at the Santora. The address is:
201 North Broadway
Artists Village
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Christmas Is So Soon!

2009-12-14T16:20:00.000-08:00

I love Christmastime. Even though the weather in Southern California is less than desirable (I'm still used to our 80-degree summers - right now it's only in the 60s/70s!), everyone is just so happy! And that makes me happy. I already got my Christmas gift from my parents last night. I know, I know - it's still early. But I really needed it now! I was so excited to get a separate heater just for my room. It doesn't sound like the best gift ever, but I sure think it is! Now I can be warm all throughout this cold winter. I probably won't want to ever leave my room. I also got a pair of gorgeous boots, so I'm really happy about this Christmas! :)

Anyway, we're having our company Christmas party tomorrow! We're all excited because everyone knows that nothing beats a nice ol' Christmas feast.

P.S. If you have a twitter, don't hesitate to follow Air & Water's twitter! You can be the first to know about special giveaways and contests! Our username is, of course, airnwater.

Air & Water's Holiday Special

2009-12-11T12:13:00.000-08:00

Sometimes, gift giving doesn't work out the way we want it to, and then returning or exchanging becomes a big hassle. Air-N-Water.com makes it easy for you when a gift doesn't work out the way you want. Starting this past Monday (December 8), any order placed until Christmas Eve (December 24) of 2009 can be returned within 60 days until February 24, 2010 as long as the product is in resale condition. If you live in the Southern California area in or near Orange County, you can even stop by our office with the product you want to return and forget about the hassle of reshipping the product back to us!

Additionally, Air & Water won't charge any restocking fees on all of the returns of orders made from December 8 to December 23, 2009!

Good luck with your holiday shopping! :)