HVAC Maintenance: Caring for Your HVAC Condenser Fan Motor

In the outdoor unit of your air conditioner, there are a few vital components for facilitating the heat transfer that makes AC possible. In particular, you will find the condenser coil as well as a condenser fan and the condenser fan motor. Together, the condenser fan motor and the coil itself keep your AC working and keep you cool. So, it is important to make sure you perform proper cleaning and maintenance on these pieces and, in particular, look out … Continue reading HVAC Maintenance: Caring for Your HVAC Condenser Fan Motor

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How Does a Dirty AC Coil Affect My System?

There are two types of coils inside your air conditioner, the evaporator coil and the condenser coil, which work together to transfer heat from the inside of your home to the outside and cool your house. Both are vital to the functioning of your AC unit, and a dirty AC coil can cause a lot of issues by interfering with this process. In fact, a dirty AC coil is one of the most common heating & air conditioning problems that … Continue reading How Does a Dirty AC Coil Affect My System?

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Ways to Cool Off with a Broken Air Conditioner

Dealing with a broken air conditioner during the hot summer months can be a real pain for you and your family. You can only spend so much time away from the house, and — after all — it is your home and you should be able to expect comfort there. There are a lot of good ways to stay cool while you wait for your broken air conditioner to get running again, but the first step is to make sure … Continue reading Ways to Cool Off with a Broken Air Conditioner

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How to Measure Your Home Energy Efficiency Rating

Energy efficiency is an important issue for any homeowner. Not only does your home energy efficiency rating impact your energy bills fairly substantially, but there can even be rebates and other discounts that you can take advantage of on HVAC equipment for increasing energy efficiency. So there are a lot of ways to save by considering how your home energy efficiency rating is impacted by your HVAC system. Some air conditioners for instance offer additional features that help you maintain … Continue reading How to Measure Your Home Energy Efficiency Rating

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Important HVAC Inspection Checklist When Buying a Home

Buying a new home is exciting and complicated, so you are likely thinking about a lot more than just the HVAC system in your considerations. Indeed, an HVAC inspection may be at the bottom of your list — a good idea, but not a priority for deciding on your dream home. The HVAC system can have a huge impact on the livability of a potential home though. A thorough HVAC inspection should be a priority for anyone considering buying a … Continue reading Important HVAC Inspection Checklist When Buying a Home

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How Will the R22 Refrigerant Phase Out Affect Your Commercial AC?

R22 Refrigerant Phase Out & Your Commercial AC

If your commercial HVAC system is more than 10 years old, there is a good chance you will be affected by the R22 refrigerant phase out. R22, often known as Freon, was the standard refrigerant for commercial AC for decades, before studies revealed how bad it is for the environment. Now, the Environmental Protection Agency is conducting an R22 refrigerant phase out with the goal of eliminating the use of R22 by 2020. For anyone with an older HVAC system, … Continue reading How Will the R22 Refrigerant Phase Out Affect Your Commercial AC?

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New HVAC Technology for Your AC Replacement

When it is time for an AC replacement, it is important to take your time to find out what new options are available and make sure the new air conditioner you end up installing is the best option for you. From basic functions to brand new tech, there is a lot to research when you are considering an AC replacement. First, it can be easy to end up with an air conditioner that is not ideal for your home or … Continue reading New HVAC Technology for Your AC Replacement

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Air Conditioner Losing Its Cool? It Might be Time for Air Conditioner Coil Cleaning

Benefits of Air Conditioner Coil Cleaning

When your air conditioner starts to slow down, or lose some of its cooling power, there are a lot of potential issues that might be responsible. From dirty air filters to leaks in your ductwork, many things can cause your AC to slow down. One thing that many do not consider is that you might need air conditioner coil cleaning. Just like any part of your HVAC system, air conditioner coils need cleaning every once in a while to remove … Continue reading Air Conditioner Losing Its Cool? It Might be Time for Air Conditioner Coil Cleaning

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Tips to Prevent Air Leaks and Save

It can be amazing how much a little leak can end up costing you in terms of wasted energy. When you have leaks and gaps in your home’s insulation or ductwork, your HVAC system works overtime trying to keep your home cooled. Since heat can seep in through these gaps, it means that areas that were just cooled have to be cooled again. Therefore, it is important to take measures to prevent air leaks around your home and especially within … Continue reading Tips to Prevent Air Leaks and Save

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Freon Replacement Alternatives for Your Air Conditioner

Freon, or R-22 refrigerant, was the main refrigerant used in air conditioners for many years. Over time, however, the Environmental Protection Agency determined that R-22 is extremely dangerous for the environment and caused depletion of ozone in the atmosphere. Since then, the EPA has been phasing out R-22 in favor of Freon replacement alternatives. Thankfully, many such Freon replacement alternatives have now been developed, and newer HVAC systems are outfitted for them automatically. These systems built to use Freon replacement … Continue reading Freon Replacement Alternatives for Your Air Conditioner

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