Tag Archive For "Air Conditioner"
How to Estimate Your AC Repair Costs
Air conditioning systems are some of the most sophisticated, delicate machines that you have in your home. When it comes time for an AC repair, there are a lot of factors to consider, all of which can determine your overall cost. Generally speaking, repairing an AC largely depends on the issues affecting the unit. Typically, …
DIY: How to Install the AC Coil
During the hottest days of summer, your air conditioner keeps your home cool and comfortable. If you start noticing problems with your air conditioner, the most likely culprit is your system’s condenser coils. The condenser coil, also known as an evaporator coil, is the central part in a network of ducts that cools the warm air …
What to Do When Your AC Unit is Not Producing Cold Air
Summer is officially here and the mercury is rising as proof. Heat waves are rolling across the country, setting record high temperatures across much of the southwest. But just because a record isn’t being set, it in no way means that air conditioning units are staying off. In fact, air conditioning itself is quickly being …
Getting Rid of Air Conditioner Odor
Now that summer is officially here and temperatures are rising, A/C units are being revved up across the country. For many of us, this is the first time our unit has been operated for several months. If your AC unit hasn’t been operated in a while, chances are you are just now discovering issues. There …
Tips for Keeping Your Air Conditioning System Healthy
With summer just around the corner, having a properly working and fully functioning HVAC system is vital to keeping you cool and safe this summer. There are many steps you can take to ensure the longetivity of your air conditioner, and to avoid unnecessary repairs and costs. Find out how you can get and keep …
Is It Okay to Install Different Brands for your Furnace and Air Conditioner?
Choosing the right HVAC system replacement is a complex decision. You will have to take into account installation factors, capacity, efficiency ratings and many other criteria in order to choose the system that will work best for your heating or cooling needs. When making this decision, limiting yourself to a single brand can feel restrictive. …
What Goes Into Installing a New Central HVAC System?
Installation is one of the most important aspects of having a trouble-free HVAC system. Proper HVAC system installation can prevent problems leading to equipment malfunction or shortened life spans. For example, improper wiring can cause the system to frequently overload the circuit and trip the breaker. Ensuring that you get the right size system and …
Finding the Right Sized Air Conditioner
Contrary to popular belief in America, bigger is not always better. This could not be truer when it comes to choosing an AC unit. While it might seem like a good idea to go out and buy the biggest unit you can afford, many times you are actually causing yourself more headaches than you are …
Environmentally Friendly Freon
What is Freon, and why do you care about it? Well, Freon is the chemical that works to cool your home via your air conditioner. Recently, the EPA passed regulations that attempt to control certain types of Freon because they have been found to be environmentally harmful. Here is what you need to know about …
Different Types of Air Conditioners, Part I
There are many different kinds of air conditioners, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. In the first part of this three-part blog, we will examine window units and wall units. Window units are probably the most common type of air conditioners. How do they work, and when should you purchase one? Let’s find out. …
