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4 Air Conditioning Repairs To Do On Your Own
If you notice that your air conditioner is not functioning as normal, there are a few things you can do on your own to fix it before you call the professionals to come in to help you. You don't want to make the mistake of calling the professionals for a quick fix, after all, which is not only embarrassing, but can also be costly. Here are four repairs to do on your own:
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AC Units And Allergies - Culprits And Solutions
If you have allergy sufferers in your home, you might be inadvertently making these worse with problems stemming from your AC unit. The good news is that most air conditioning issues that cause allergies can be fixed easily. Here are four allergy culprits your air conditioning unit might be causing and how to solve these. 1. Clean Out Vents Yearly Dust and grime can slowly collect within your AC venting system, especially if your cooling vents are low to the ground.
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Three Very Good Reasons Why You Should Have Air Duct Cleaning Services Performed Annually
Your air ducts and ventilation system in your home is like the lungs of your house. The cold air exchange vents suck air into them in order to run it past the heating elements, warm the air, and return it to your home through the hot air vents. Living creatures breathe in colder air, circulate it through the lungs to extract the oxygen, and return warmer exhalations through the mouth and nose to the environment.
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Indoor Allergies? Consider Choosing A Boiler System To Heat Your New Home
If you suffer from indoor allergies to mold spores, dust, or pet dander, you likely have noticed how much worse your symptoms get during the winter when your heat is on. This is not your imagination playing tricks on you. Forced air heating systems, which are found in most homes, like to kick up these allergens, making your symptoms worse. So if you're building a new home soon, you'll want to consider saying "
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How To Clean Your Condenser Motor And Fan
Most AC repairs should be done by a licensed HVAC contractor, but there are some great DIY jobs that you can probably do. Some jobs can be done without any power tools or special supplies. One of the best DIY jobs is to clean the condenser fan and motor. These simple checkups could be very easy, or they could reveal that there is something seriously wrong with your unit. This article explains how to safely work on your condenser fan and motor.
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3 Ways You Can Tell If Your Furnace Is Breaking Down
It is important to make sure that you are well aware of the signs that there could be something going wrong with your furnace. This way, you can call in a professional HVAC technician as soon as you spot a sign of trouble. To help you know when it is time to call for heating repair, you will want to review the following points. The Furnace Shakes When It Kicks On
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Three Little Maintenance Tasks For Your Outdoor AC Compressor
Your outdoor compressor unit is a vital component of your air conditioning system. But since it's exposed to the elements and undergoes a lot of wear and tear, it needs a little maintenance to keep it running smoothly and improve its lifespan. Here are three maintenance tasks you should perform on your outdoor compressor unit at least once a year. Cleaning the Fins The fins are those thin strips of metal that are arranged vertically on the outside of your condenser unit.
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Protect Your Air Conditioning From Thieves
You look at your air conditioning as a cooling aide. A thief looks at your unit as an opportunity to earn some extra cash. The cooper coils used inside an air conditioning unit's condenser make these units highly valuable and although it would seem impossible to steal this type of thing, the reality is that criminals do it every day. Prevent this unfortunate scenario from happening at your home by protecting your unit.
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Air Conditioners: The Devastating Effects Of Refrigerant Overcharge
An air conditioner's refrigerant is usually recycled. As a result, the only times that the system needs its refrigerant to be topped up tends to be when there is a refrigerant leak. And given that low refrigerant levels can lead to problems such as evaporator coil icing, refilling the refrigerant is necessary if you want to maintain the efficiency of your air conditioning system. However, while having enough refrigerant in an air conditioning system is a must for the system to be effective at making a home comfortable, having too much of it can end up destroying the system.
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Why You Should Insist On A Modulating, Condensing Furnace
The conventional furnace will use one heat exchanger and a one-speed fan motor to push heat into your home. This system will provide adequate but inefficient heating to your home. For years, this was the only option that allowed furnace designers to provide a way for the noxious fumes created by burning a gas to safely exit your home. Today, there is an option that provides improved efficiency while still properly disposing of these gases.
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