Nothing is worse than being confronted with a non-functional air conditioner in the dead of the summer. Unfortunately, unless you know what to look for beforehand, you might be left to deal with surprise expenses. I have been a homeowner for the past 33 years, and I have learned a thing or two about my HVAC system. I know how frustrating it can be to head outside with your tools, only to be confronted with foreign-looking parts and a complicated setup. I want to spread the word about spotting issues with your heater and air conditioner early so that you aren't left battling an issue in the middle of the night.
Posted on: 4 September 2019
Ever noticed your air conditioner starts up and runs for only a few minutes at a time? When your A/C system operates for short bursts, you're likely dealing with a short cycling issue. Short cycling not only robs your home of its overall comfort, but it can also do serious harm to your A/C unit. The following highlights some of the dangers that short cycling poses for your A/C system.
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Posted on: 25 July 2019
As winter approaches and you start bundling up for colder weather, you need to make sure that your heating system is ready to go for yet another cold, winter season. To ensure that this is the case, there are some preventative maintenance tasks that will need to be performed. Here are three of them.
Change the Air Filters
If the air filter in your heating system is clogged, air flow will be dramatically reduced, which will cause your heating system to work overtime to warm up the home.
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Posted on: 24 June 2019
There aren't many things worse than having your AC unit stop working unexpectedly when it is the middle of summer. If you are like most homeowners, the first thing that you want to do is grab the phone and call a local AC technician to have it repaired. However, there are several things that you can do on your own—and quite easily—that may actually fix the problem, and if it does, then you will save both time and money.
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Posted on: 10 May 2019
Heating and cooling is an essential part of your home. Yes, it does keep your family comfortable through the various seasons, but heating and cooling is also important for conditioning and maintaining healthy air quality. Unfortunately, knowing what to do when your system is not working properly can be challenging, but help is available. These tips will help you avoid a few common mistakes made when repairing your AC system.
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