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When researching ways to protect your home from humidity damage, you may come across whole-house dehumidifiers. They offer an easy and effective way to lower indoor humidity levels. Like all dehumidifiers, whole-house dehumidifiers remove moisture vapor from the air. As airborne moisture decreases, so will your home’s humidity levels. Whole-house dehumidifiers, however, leverage your home’s …
When was the last time that you inspected your AC system’s refrigerant lines? Even if you regularly inspect the coils, you may overlook the refrigerant lines. Unfortunately, this can lead to problems that inhibit your AC system’s performance. By inspecting your AC system’s refrigerant lines, you can find and fix problems early so that they …
It’s no secret that attics can get hot during the summer. Without any heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) supply vents, they won’t receive cool and conditioned air. As a result, heat will build up inside of attics. There are ventilation systems, however, that are designed specifically for attics. What Is Attic Ventilation? Attic ventilation refers …
The condenser unit is one of the most important pieces of equipment in residential AC systems. All split-system AC systems have an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The condenser unit is the outdoor unit. While it may look like nothing more than a large metal box, it contains several key parts. What are the …
If you’ve been using the same single-speed heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system since you originally bought your home, you might be wondering whether or not to upgrade to a variable-speed HVAC system. All residential, as well as commercial, HVAC systems have a blower. The speed at which the blower operates, however, may differ. What …
Your heating, ventilation and cooling system’s (HVAC’s) air filter won’t last forever. As it traps dirt and debris, it will become congested while simultaneously restricting airflow through the ductwork. While replacing the air filter sounds like a simple enough task, there are several mistakes you should avoid making. #1) Choosing the Wrong Size You’ll need …
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 no secret that AC systems are complex. They contain dozens of individual parts, each of which plays an important role in cooling your home. When researching AC systems and how they work, you may come across several terms. Below are some of the most common AC terms and their respective definitions. #1) Coils Coils …
Heat pumps have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems. If you live in an area with mild year-round temperatures, you may want to choose a heat pump. It will create a comfortable living space for you and your family while offering other benefits as well. With that said, …
Heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) technicians often perform load calculations when recommending AC systems and furnaces to their customers. If you’re planning to buy a new HVAC system, for instance, an HVAC technician may perform a load calculation. Using this information, the HVAC technician can then recommend AC systems and furnaces that are suitable for …
