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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 …
Can’t seem to keep your home warm during the winter? Of course, when your furnace or heat pump turns on, you expect it to warm your home. Furnaces and heat pumps are centralized heating systems and under normal circumstances, they should meet your winter heating needs. Unfortunately, you may lose some of the heat produced …
Where is your heating, ventilation, and cooling system’s (HVAC’s) thermostat located? The thermostat is the primary interface that allows you to control your home’s indoor temperature. When you adjust the thermostat, the AC system or furnace will run to achieve the specified temperature. The thermostat, however, needs to be installed in the right location of …
The blower motor is an important part of your heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system. As the name suggests, it’s responsible for powering the blower or fan so that air circulates through the ductwork. All HVAC systems have a blower motor. Whether you’re running the AC or furnace, the blower motor will push the heated …
