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If you’re planning to buy a new heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system in the near future, you should consider choosing an energy-efficient model. All HVAC systems consume electricity, natural gas and/or propane during operation. Some, however, consume less than others. By choosing an energy-efficient HVAC system such as this, you’ll experience the following benefits. …
When the temperatures begin to warm, millions of Americans rely on a window AC unit to create a cool indoor living space. As you may know, these portable AC units are designed to fit into a window. While they use the same mechanics to remove heat from the air as central AC systems, window AC …
Regardless of where you live, you’ll probably experience an occasional storm. While most storms are minor and pose little or no risk to your property, others are more severe. If a severe storm makes its away across your home, it could damage your heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system. Unfortunately, you can’t control the direction …
If your AC system is consuming more power than usual, the problem could be attributed to short cycling. When left unchecked, this otherwise common phenomenon will force your AC system to consume an excessive amount of power while also promoting premature wear and tear of its internal components. Not many homeowners are familiar with the …
Many homeowners use ceilings fans during the summer, believing it will lower their home’s cooling costs. With the ceiling fan running, the surrounding space may feel cooler. Unfortunately, though, ceiling fans typically have little or no impact on cooling costs. They can make the surrounding space feel cooler, but they won’t alleviate the burden placed …
Air conditioning is a luxury that many homeowners take for granted. It’s not until your AC system stops working in the middle of the summer when you realize its importance. As the temperature inside your home creeps up, you’ll probably want to get your AC system fixed as soon as possible. Rather than hiring the …
Is your AC unit failing to blow cold air? AC problems such as this typically occur during the worst possible times, such as a scorching-hot summer day. If left unchecked, your AC unit will continue to recirculate the warm and humid air throughout your home, allowing indoor temperatures to climb. If your AC unit isn’t …
Is your home well-insulated? If not, it could have a negative impact on your home’s heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system. With insufficient insulation, thermal energy will escape your home. As the heated or cooled air exits your home, your HVAC system must work overtime, resulting in a lower level of performance. Below, you’ll learn …
Humidity is something that all homes have. After all, there’s typically at least some moisture vapor in the air at all times. If your home has a humidity problem, though, it will have an excessive amount of moisture vapor. So, how do you know if your home has a humidity problem? #1) Moisture on Windows …
The compressor is an important component of your home’s Air Conditioning unit. Not to be confused with the condenser, it lives up to its namesake by “compressing” refrigerant. As refrigerant collects heat at the evaporator coil, it changes from a liquid to a gas state. The compressor then compresses the gas refrigerant, thereby making it …
