It’s summer, which means a lot of people in the country are going to be running their air conditioner. It also means that a lot of air conditioners are going to stop working properly, because that’s what happens when you use something. Eventually it stops working properly and needs to be fixed. Sometimes, whatever needs to be fixed is something you can take care of, and of course sometimes you’ll need to call in some air conditioning services to repair your unit.…
Once warm weather arrives, many people turn off their furnaces and forget all about it until fall. Unfortunately, that can be a huge mistake. Those little issues you noticed during the winter won’t go away over summer, but trying to get them fixed during the fall and early winter busy season can be a challenge. Taking care of furnace maintenance issues during the summer ensures that you will be warm and cozy once the temperatures begin to plummet in a few months.…
Care for your home’s central air conditioning system and it can easily last you for 12–15 years before needing replacement. Unfortunately, even with regular inspections and tune-ups, your home’s cooling system could be working harder than it needs to. And when your system is working harder than it should, you may find yourself needing to make premature repairs or replacement.
By being aware of some of the most common AC problems and how to avoid them, you can take better care of your home’s cooling system and keep it running smoothly for many years to come.…
If you worry that your parent’s heating system will fail them soon because it isn’t working properly, it’s time to investigate the unit. Their furnace could be costing them too much money to run because it’s outdated and inefficient, or because the unit has flaws.
You need the heating system to be examined, and this doesn’t mean just the furnace. Here are the things you want to know.
The Efficiency and Function of the Furnace…
Are you a person who loves DIY projects? Perhaps you have watched online tutorials and successfully fixed a few things around your home. Do not make the mistake of ever attempting to complete a heating system job on your own. There are many reasons why these repairs and services should be left to professionals to perform. The following points will help you to understand some of the core reasons why a layperson should not try to service their own furnace and other components of their heating system.…
Your air conditioner’s duct work is one of the most important components of your entire system, and it deserves regular care to match. Without maintenance, duct work can start leaking air, letting in dust, and losing its insulation, all of which can result in higher energy bills and the potential for more expensive repairs down the line. When you’re thinking of your annual air conditioning maintenance, here are three things to remember.…
Your home’s split-unit air conditioning system contains many vital components located in both your outdoor condenser unit and in your home, generally near your furnace or air handler. Although the compressor is the part of any system that most homeowners are most familiar with, it is far from being the only critical element. Keeping your home comfortable requires every part of your air conditioning system to be working efficiently, and this includes your evaporator coil.…
If you notice that your fan is running all the time, you will want to know that this is not how your furnace should be operating. There are several problems that this can indicate. If your fan is set to auto, it should only run if your furnace is in the heating cycle. If it keeps running, this can be a sign that there is one of several problems.
There are some homeowners who deliberately choose to set their to run continuously.…
Purchasing a new air conditioning unit for your home is a large financial investment, so it makes sense to want to work with a highly qualified air conditioning contractor you can give you advice and replace your old unit with a new one without any issues. If you live in a city or metropolitan area, there are probably many air conditioning contractors to choose from, so it can be difficult to narrow down your options and make the right hiring decision.…
When you think of HVAC contractors, you think of heating and cooling systems. You may think of air ducts and ventilation, too. You may even think about maintenance and repairs of all of the above. What you might overlook or not know about are some of the other services these contractors can provide. Take a look.
Consultations
HVAC pros are more than willing to act as consultants on a larger construction job where there is some uncertainty about air conditioning and installation of such a system.…
