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Ah, the sweet relief of a cool breeze on a scorching summer day! Your trusty air conditioning system has been faithfully keeping you comfortable for years, but there comes a time when even the best things need to be replaced. In this article, we’ll be your HVAC Sherlock Holmes, helping you detect the telltale signs …
Uneven cooling is a common problem with residential AC systems. Assuming your AC system is the right size for your home – and it was installed correctly – it should cool all of the rooms in your home. If you discover that some rooms are noticeably warmer than others, it typically indicates a problem. What …
Air conditioning and heating systems are essential for creating a comfortable indoor environment, especially during extreme weather conditions. However, it’s important to understand that not all systems are created equal. One important factor to consider when shopping for a new air conditioning or heating system is its SEER rating. In this blog post, we’ll explain …
Mini-split heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems eliminate the need for ductwork. If there’s room or space in your home that’s not connected to the ductwork, you may want to install a mini-split HVAC system in it. Using this ductless HVAC system, you can control the temperature of the room or space. Before investing in …
Turning a blind eye to an air duct leak can cost you big bucks in the form of higher heating and cooling expenses. Air ducts are conduits that carry the conditioned air from your furnace and AC system to your home’s living spaces. If punctured, torn, or otherwise breached, some of the conditioned air will …
Furnaces require more than just a burner assembly or heating element; many of them require a thermocouple. It plays an important role in preventing gas from leaking into homes. What Is a Thermocouple? A thermocouple is a simple safety device that’s designed to control a furnace’s gas valve in response to the pilot light. It …
Gas furnaces have several safety features, including a pressure switch. Whether you have an older low-efficiency gas furnace or a newer modulating furnace, it will produce flue gases. Also known as stack gases, it’s the byproduct of burning natural gas. To ensure that flue gases are properly ventilated, gas furnaces feature a pressure switch. What …
You shouldn’t use your furnace if it has a cracked heat exchanger. Aside from affecting your furnace’s heating performance, it can be very dangerous to you and your family. An Introduction to Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers are devices that transfer or “exchange” heat from a source to a destination. There are many different types of …
A limit switch is an important part of most residential furnaces. It controls the blower while also protecting against overheating. The limit switch will perform these tasks automatically; you won’t have to make any manual adjustments to your furnace. If it fails, however, you’ll need to get your furnace serviced by a heating, ventilation, and …
If you’re considering switching from a furnace to a heat pump, you should familiarize yourself with balance points. All heat pumps have a balance point. While you might be familiar with traditional heating specifications like British Thermal Units (BTUs) and Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE), you might not be familiar with balance points. Balance Points …
