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All heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems contain air ducts. Consisting of hollow tubes made of galvanized metal – typically steel or aluminum – they guide conditioned air to the supply vents. After being cooled or warmed at the evaporator coil, the conditioned air is blown through the ducts before exiting out your home’s supply …
Traditional split-system AC systems contain a variety of parts, the three most important being an evaporator coil, a condenser coil, and an air handler. There’s another part, however, that plays a key role in the functionality of an AC system: the drain line. It typically runs from the evaporator coil to the exterior of your …
It’s frustrating when you crank up the air conditioner on a summer day, only to discover that it doesn’t cool your entire home. It may cool the downstairs portion of your home, for instance, while leaving the upstairs balmy and hot. A healthy AC system should cool all rooms inside your home, including those on …
Central AC systems contain more than just coils, ducts and a filter. While all of these components are essential to an AC system’s performance, an equally important component is the thermostat sensor. If it fails, you won’t have control over your home’s indoor temperature. You can adjust the thermostat, but a faulty sensor will prevent …
Not all air conditioning (AC) systems are the same. AC systems are often classified as either ductless or central, depending on their method of operation. Both types can create a cooler indoor environment by lowering the temperature of the air. Ductless and central AC systems work in different ways, however. As a homeowner, you should …
When having your home’s heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system serviced, the technician may perform a refrigerant evacuation. HVAC systems, of course, use refrigerant to transfer heat. The refrigerant collects heat from inside your home, after which it transfers the heat to outside your home. Refrigerant evacuation is designed to protect against refrigerant-related problems caused …
The speed at which air circulates throughout your home can affect your comfort during the summer. If your home suffers from poor air circulation, it may feel uncomfortably hot. Rather than circulating throughout your home, the cool air produced by your AC system will remain stagnant. You can improve air circulation in your home, however, …
If your AC system constantly runs day in and day out during the summer, you might be wondering whether it’s normal. The hot temperatures associated with this time of year will obviously force your AC system to work harder when compared to other seasons. In some cases, your AC system may fail to achieve the …
Have you been told by a heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) technician that your home’s AC unit has a bad expansion valve? AC Units are comprised of many different parts. While you’re probably familiar with the condenser and evaporator coils – the two large units found outside and inside your home, respectively – the expansion …
Coils are an important part of a heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system. Assuming your home uses a traditional split HVAC system, it should have two separate coils: an evaporator coil and a condenser coil, each of which features a series of thin and parallel metal fins. Because they are so thin, though, coil fins …
