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Are your air ducts sweating? All central heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems have air ducts. Consisting of flexible conduits, they route conditioned air into your home’s living spaces. It’s not uncommon for air ducts to sweat. When walking around the attic, you may notice moisture on your air ducts. By understanding why your air …
When preparing your AC system for the summer, you should check the condenser unit to ensure it has an appropriate amount of open space around it. The condenser unit is the large box-like piece of equipment that’s installed outdoors. Within it are your AC system’s condenser coil, condenser fan, and compressor. So, how much space …
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 …
Heat pumps have become increasingly popular in recent years. Since they transfer heat into and out of homes, they are energy efficient. Most heat pumps, in fact, consume less energy than both gas and electric furnaces. Whether your home currently has a heat pump, or if you’re thinking about investing in one, here’s some information …
Your vehicle isn’t the only thing that needs regular tune-ups to maintain peak performance; your AC system needs this service as well. An AC tune-up is an important form of preventative maintenance for all air conditioning systems. It can maximize the performance of your AC system while protecting against common forms of damage. If you …
The way furnaces generate heat is a mystery to many homeowners. Like AC systems, furnaces contain dozens of parts, each of which plays a role in converting energy into heat. While you might be familiar with some of the parts in your furnace, the flame sensor is a part that’s often overlooked. Furnace flame sensors …
Does your home have a heat pump? Heat pumps have become increasingly popular. They can cool and warm your home – just like traditional heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems. Heat pumps, however, have different cycles, one of which is the defrost cycle. Depending on how cold it is outside, your heat pump may enter …
Not all furnaces use the same technology to generate heat. While they all consume energy to generate heat, some of them consume less energy than others. High-efficiency furnaces are recognized for their energy efficiency. If you currently have a standard furnace, you might be wondering whether you should upgrade to a high-efficiency furnace. The Basics …
