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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 …
If your AC system is consuming more power than usual, the problem could be attributed to short cycling. When left unchecked, this otherwise common phenomenon will force your AC system to consume an excessive amount of power while also promoting premature wear and tear of its internal components. Not many homeowners are familiar with the …
Is your AC unit failing to blow cold air? AC problems such as this typically occur during the worst possible times, such as a scorching-hot summer day. If left unchecked, your AC unit will continue to recirculate the warm and humid air throughout your home, allowing indoor temperatures to climb. If your AC unit isn’t …
Humidity is something that all homes have. After all, there’s typically at least some moisture vapor in the air at all times. If your home has a humidity problem, though, it will have an excessive amount of moisture vapor. So, how do you know if your home has a humidity problem? #1) Moisture on Windows …
The compressor is an important component of your home’s Air Conditioning unit. Not to be confused with the condenser, it lives up to its namesake by “compressing” refrigerant. As refrigerant collects heat at the evaporator coil, it changes from a liquid to a gas state. The compressor then compresses the gas refrigerant, thereby making it …
Does your AC unit produce a funky or otherwise unpleasant odor when it’s running? Known as dirty sock syndrome – because of the odor’s uncanny resemblance to dirty socks – it’s a common problem encountered by homeowners. While some homeowners may simply try to mask the bad odor with air fresheners or scented candles, a …
Does your AC unit constantly trip your home’s circuit breaker when it’s running? The circuit breaker, of course, is an important safety mechanism in modern homes and businesses. It’s designed to interrupt the flow of electricity when there’s too much current present. If the amount of current running through the circuit breaker exceeds the limit …
Contrary to what many homeowners believe, a bigger AC unit isn’t always better. The size of an AC unit is typically measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs). BTU refers to the amount of heat required to change the temperature of 1 pound of water – at maximum density – by 1 degree. High-BTU AC units …
