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If your home is constantly humid, you might be wondering whether your AC system is to blame. High humidity levels can manifest in several ways. You may notice moisture on glass windows or even mildew developing on walls. While a functional AC system can regulate your home’s humidity levels, certain problems can occur that lead …
A professional load calculation can make a world of difference in your AC system’s performance. It won’t necessarily affect your AC system’s output, but it will provide insight into whether your AC system is the right size for your home. So, why should you consider a load calculation for your AC system? What Is a …
Has your heating, ventilation, and cooling system (HVAC) been diagnosed with a bad relay? Regardless of size or capacity, all HVAC systems have relays. They are responsible for regulating power to various parts. Relays can fail, and all it takes is a single failed relay to prevent your HVAC system from working properly. Overview of …
Where is your heating, ventilation, and cooling system’s (HVAC’s) thermostat located? The thermostat is the primary interface that allows you to control your home’s indoor temperature. When you adjust the thermostat, the AC system or furnace will run to achieve the specified temperature. The thermostat, however, needs to be installed in the right location of …
The blower motor is an important part of your heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system. As the name suggests, it’s responsible for powering the blower or fan so that air circulates through the ductwork. All HVAC systems have a blower motor. Whether you’re running the AC or furnace, the blower motor will push the heated …
How often do you typically get your air ducts cleaned? Air ducts are an important part of all centralized heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems. Your HVAC system will draw unconditioned air through the ducts. After cooling or warming it, your HVAC system will then release the conditioned air through the ducts. Air ducts, however, …
It’s frustrating when you crank up the air conditioner on a summer day, only to discover that it doesn’t cool your entire home. It may cool the downstairs portion of your home, for instance, while leaving the upstairs balmy and hot. A healthy AC system should cool all rooms inside your home, including those on …
Coils are an important part of a heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system. Assuming your home uses a traditional split HVAC system, it should have two separate coils: an evaporator coil and a condenser coil, each of which features a series of thin and parallel metal fins. Because they are so thin, though, coil fins …
When the warm weather arrives, you expect your AC system to create a cool living environment for you and your family. Unfortunately, AC systems aren’t immune to failure. With an array of complex components – an evaporator coil, a condenser coil, compressor, fan, etc., – they can fail from regular usage. Rather than postponing it, …
When the temperatures begin to warm, millions of Americans rely on a window AC unit to create a cool indoor living space. As you may know, these portable AC units are designed to fit into a window. While they use the same mechanics to remove heat from the air as central AC systems, window AC …
