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  • How You Can Tell That Your AC Needs Emergency Repairs

    A working air conditioning system improves the level of comfort in your home. However, you should ensure that you have been tuning and maintaining the system well throughout the seasons to get the best service. By doing so,  you will also notice some signals when the system starts to fail. Here are four ways to tell that your AC needs emergency repairs. Your Home Doesn't Have Cool Air Cool air should continuously flow out of the vents of your AC when it is functional.
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  • HVAC Contractors: SMART Upgrades

    Whether you're remodeling an older home or building the home of your dreams, SMART upgrades can greatly improve the efficiency and functionality of a home's HVAC system. Upgrades like SMART thermostats, air quality sensors, and SMART devices that can be controlled and monitored remotely through a smartphone app and include automated features to save energy and money. Some SMART HVAC upgrades can also give you rebates and tax breaks that can offset some of the costs of making the switch.
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  • What Types Of Compressors Do Commercial HVAC Units Use?

    If you manage a building with a large HVAC system, you will need to maintain the unit so that you will be able to keep your building cool and comfortable. One of the most important parts your HVAC system uses is the compressor. This part might be something you can remove and replace or might be part of a packaged system. Packaged HVAC Systems If your HVAC unit is a packaged system, it will come with a compressor, condenser, evaporator coil, and fan coil.
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  • Common Mistakes When Repairing An Air Conditioning System

    During the summer months, it is important to be able to keep your air conditioning system running smoothly. Sadly, there are some mistakes that are often encountered by homeowners as they attempt to navigate the process of restoring their AC system when it starts to malfunction. Mistake: Waiting Until The Air Conditioner Unit Completely Fails Ideally, you should act quickly to schedule repairs for the air conditioning system as soon as possible once performance issues start to be noticed.
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  • 5 Signs Your Ductless Unit Needs AC Repair

    No matter how big or small, every air conditioning unit needs occasional AC repair. You might not think that your ductless unit is susceptible to the same kinds of problems as a standard central air conditioner, but the truth is that any mechanical system can break down from time to time. But how can you tell if your ductless unit needs AC repair? Here are five signs to watch out for:
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  • Ways To Keep Your Heating Bills Down

    Most households rely heavily on their heating systems to keep them warm during the cold season. However, people worry that their heating bills might soar during the cold months. But do you know you can keep your heating cost down by following the tips discussed below? Well, try them out, and you'll not be disappointed. Change Filters Often Your heating bills are bound to skyrocket if you haven't been changing the furnace filters as recommended.
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  • Should You Repair An AC Unit With Outdated Refrigerant?

    There are many reasons to consider replacing a residential central air conditioning system. For example, installing a new compressor on older units is rarely worthwhile, and putting more money into a poorly-sized system may also be counterproductive. On the other hand, many problems are repairable, and fixing your old AC system can save you money while providing many more years of service. Unfortunately, whether to repair or replace your system becomes a more complicated question if you have an air conditioner that uses an outdated refrigerant, such as R-12 or R-22.
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  • AC Problems: Is It Time to Service Your Air Handler?

    If you use a central air conditioning system, or central AC, to cool and warm your home, you want to service the system's air handler soon. The air handler houses some of your cooling system's most critical parts: the evaporator coil and the condensate drainage line. If the air handler doesn't work properly, your entire cooling system could be at risk of failure. Learn why and how you need to service your cooling system's air handler below.
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  • Signs That Your AC Unit Compressor Has Failed

    During the summer when temperatures are too hot, the AC unit is the most important appliance you need in your home. The compressor is the heart of the indoor cooling unit and plays a critical role in pressuring the refrigerant. If you suspect it has failed, you have the right to worry because the unit will not cool the home properly. Here are the red flags that you should watch out for to know if the compressor has malfunctioned
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  • Choosing Your New Air Conditioner's Capacity — Should You Go Big?

    Your air conditioner's capacity (also known as its tonnage or size) refers to its ability to deal with your home's cooling load. Of course, your cooling load is the amount of energy that enters your home due to sunlight, heat transfer through walls, convection, and so on. The more substantial your home's cooling load, the larger the air conditioner you'll need to deal with it. HVAC manufacturers measure air conditioning capacity in BTUs (British Thermal Units) or tons, which is simply a more convenient unit that produces more manageable numbers.
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