Air Conditioner Smells & How to Eliminate Them

It is never a good thing when you can smell your air conditioner. Just like surprising sounds, a surprising smell can be a sign you need air conditioner maintenance or cleaning. Learning to identify some of the common air conditioner smells can help you solve the problem, and even prevent AC odor in the future. The first question though is whether it is really your air conditioner that smells. Because the HVAC system pulls in air from around your home … Continue reading Air Conditioner Smells & How to Eliminate Them

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A Guide to High End AC Units: What You Need to Know

There are many reasons to invest in one of the newer high end AC units, including better energy efficiency, reduced chance of breakdown, and more effective cooling power. While high end AC units do carry a bit of additional cost in the beginning, they pay for themselves over time in both energy efficiency and repair costs. Plus, many of the newer high end AC units offer useful features like zoned control of cooling and even smart home technology. To learn … Continue reading A Guide to High End AC Units: What You Need to Know

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How to Keep Bugs & Pests from Your HVAC Unit

Not only are bugs and other pests annoying to have around the house, but they can also cause issues for your HVAC unit if left unaddressed. Bugs such as roaches and spiders, for instance, can get caught in the ductwork, and start to cause problems there. Pretty much anywhere in your HVAC system, though, can be affected by pests, and should be a target for active pest management. There is a lot you can do to keep bugs and pests … Continue reading How to Keep Bugs & Pests from Your HVAC Unit

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Choosing an HVAC Maintenance Provider in St. Louis: Top Questions to Ask

Tips for Choosing an HVAC Maintenance Provider in St. Louis

When you are looking for a new HVAC maintenance provider, it is important to ask the right questions. Different HVAC systems have different needs, and you want to make sure you are working with an HVAC provider familiar with your model. For commercial HVAC systems, there are different kinds of experience you should be looking for, as well as noting how reliable and flexible service is. With all HVAC maintenance providers, however, there are few things to look out for, … Continue reading Choosing an HVAC Maintenance Provider in St. Louis: Top Questions to Ask

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What to do for a Frozen AC Unit

One of the most common problems you can experience with your air conditioning is a frozen AC unit. Proper airflow around your units evaporator coil is key. Without enough airflow, the coil will freeze leading to a whole host of problems. If left running, a frozen AC unit can quickly cause damage to the compressor. Not only is this an expensive component to fix or replace, but a compressor failure can also cause even more damage and will certainly put … Continue reading What to do for a Frozen AC Unit

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Tips to Prevent AC Short Cycling

AC short cycling is an easy issue to diagnose. The most obvious sign is that you will notice the air conditioner turning on and off again and again, and these short cycles make it hard to cool the house effectively. Another major sign of AC short cycling is humidity. If your AC cannot run through a full cycle, it will not treat all the air in your home, leaving humidity in the air. The house may also not reach the … Continue reading Tips to Prevent AC Short Cycling

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Common Reasons for Poor HVAC Airflow

It can be tough to nail down exactly why you are having HVAC airflow problems, as many different things can affect airflow. There are, however, a few things to look out for, which might be responsible for low or uneven airflow in your HVAC system and home. It is important to investigate HVAC airflow issues not only because they can affect your comfort in the home, but also because airflow issues can be indicative of bigger problems, or can even … Continue reading Common Reasons for Poor HVAC Airflow

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A Guide to Different HVAC System Types

Knowing the difference between different HVAC system types can come in handy when choosing a new HVAC system for your home, business, or property. You might think there are just a few HVAC types appropriate for different uses, but there are actually a lot of options on the market today. Part of what has driven the rise of newer and newer HVAC system types is the push for more energy efficient HVAC models. This has led to all kinds of … Continue reading A Guide to Different HVAC System Types

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Why is My House So Hot if the AC is Blowing Cool Air?

It can be a frustrating experience when your AC appears to be working, but you are still asking, “why is my house so hot?” Maybe you can feel cold air coming out of the vents, or hear the AC unit humming like it is supposed to – yet you are still asking, “why is my house so hot?” There are two potential sources for the problem. Your house might be the issue — from bad insulation to a lack of … Continue reading Why is My House So Hot if the AC is Blowing Cool Air?

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Signs of a Clogged AC Drain Line

One of the more common HVAC issues that people run into is a clogged AC drain line. Your air conditioner works by evaporating and condensing water in the air and does this through two types of coils: the evaporator coil in the outside unit and the condenser coil inside. Once the condenser coil has condensed this water, it is drained away through your air conditioner drain line. First, it lands in a condensate or drip pan under your indoor unit, … Continue reading Signs of a Clogged AC Drain Line

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