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Fans are a common part of all air AC systems. Without them, your AC system won’t be able to cool your home. There are two different types of AC system fans, however. Assuming you have a central AC system, it will likely feature a condenser fan and a blower fan, both of which are essential …

Depending on where your AC system is located, it may require a condensate drain pump. All AC systems produce moisture in the form of condensation. Coolant will flow through your AC system’s evaporator coil where it’s exposed to warm air, thereby allowing the coolant to absorb heat from inside of your home. As it absorbs …

Charging is a common service performed by technicians in the heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) industry. If your AC system isn’t cooling your home like it used to, charging may be the answer. During a charging service, an HVAC technician will pump refrigerant into your AC system. As your AC system’s refrigerant levels normalize, it …

Your AC system is dependent upon a compressor to create cool air. Located inside the condenser unit, the compressor is a device that compresses the refrigerant. Refrigerant will pick up heat from the inside of your home, after which it will flow to the compressor. After being compressed, the refrigerant will release its heat outside …

Does your home have an outdated thermostat? Contrary to common belief, you don’t have to replace your entire heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system. You can typically just replace the outdated thermostat with a new thermostat – assuming the latter is compatible with your HVAC system. There are a few things you should know, however, …

A clean evaporator coil is essential to your AC system’s performance. The evaporator coil is an indoor-installed heat exchanger. You can find it near the furnace and blower. As air moves through the ductwork, it will pass over the evaporator coil to become cooler. The evaporator coil will essentially absorb heat from your home’s indoor …