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  • HVAC Updates After Renovation

    A renovation project can affect your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. If you started the renovation without consulting an HVAC contractor for advice, consult the contractor once the renovation is over. Below are some of the changes the contractor might have to do for continued efficiency and safety of the HVAC system. Thermostat Relocation The thermostat must always be located in an area where it can capture the true temperature of the house.
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  • 6 Tips to Troubleshoot a Broken AC

    When it's a hot day, the last thing you want is your AC unit to break down. If you don't have it repaired pretty quickly, it'll mean a long and hot nights sleep for everyone. But before you go reaching for the phone to call in an AC repair specialist, why not try these simple tips for troubleshooting your broken unit to see if it's something you can repair yourself. It can mean a significant saving on calling out a repairman as well as saving yourself a wait for them to arrive and fix it.
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  • 4 Things You Need To Know About Your Air Conditioner's Air Filter

    Your air conditioner is made of many different parts. One of the parts that you need to understand is the air filter. The air filter is one of the parts of your air conditioner that you will need to interact with the most. It is important to understand this part of your HVAC system. The Basic Function of Your Air Filter The basic function of your air filter is to clean the environmental air that is pulled into your air conditioner, cooled, and then pushed into your home.
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  • 3 Good Reasons to Keep Those Coils Clean

    When was the last time you gave your A/C system a thorough cleaning? As a responsible owner, air filter changes and the occasional ductwork cleaning are always on your maintenance to-do list. Unfortunately, other parts of your A/C system, such as the evaporator and condenser coils, might not get the same level of attention. Make no mistake—the evaporator and condenser coils are essential to your A/C system's performance and longevity. Here are a few reasons why they could use a thorough cleaning before the start of each cooling season.
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  • Office Comfort Keeps Your Employees More Productive

    When you are running a large office, the comfort and safety of your employees must be a top priority. With commercial ac services, you will have a work environment that is comfortable to work in. Employees who are hot or trying to work in a humid environment are not going to be productive. In addition, your computers, printers, and copy machines can malfunction because of the heat and humidity. If you work with a commercial air conditioning specialist to keep the interior of your building at the right humidity and temperature levels, you will discover that the work of your employees doesn't suffer when the weather is too hot.
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  • 3 Mistakes You Don't Want To Make With Your Thermostat

    If you want to keep your heating bill down this winter, you may want to be smart about how much and how often you are adjusting your thermostat. Making too drastic of a change could cause needless wear and tear on your heating system. Here are three thermostat mistakes to avoid this winter. Thinking That Turning It Up Will Heat Things Faster When you get in your car and turn the heat up, the further up on the dial you go, the faster your car will become warm.
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  • Six Things To Do Before You Replace Your Air Conditioner

    Replacing your air conditioner promptly when necessary will keep your household company and keep your home as efficient as possible. However, there are a few things you need to make sure you do before your new air conditioner is purchased and installed. The following are six things you should do before you replace your air conditioner: Make sure your air conditioner needs replaced Generally speaking, air conditioners and their components can be expected to last between 15 and 25 years.
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  • How To Replace An Electric Furnace's Blower Motor In A Motor Home

    If your mobile home's furnace has stopped blowing out hot air when you turn on the thermostat, then it's very likely the blower motor has failed. Typically, before the blower motor stops working, it will make gravely or squealing noises when the furnace is running. If you have been hearing them, then this is almost guaranteed to be the problem. The squealing and gravely noises come from the bearings inside of the blower motor itself.
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  • Making The Switch From Summer To Winter – Prepping Your Ac Unit

    It's that time of year again—the time to shut down the air conditioning unit and fire up the furnace. Is there anything that you need to do to the air conditioning unit to protect it for the winter? Absolutely—here's a few tips for preparing your air conditioning unit for months of winter abuse. Kill the Power The unit will not need to be powered during the winter, so the first thing that you can do is flip the breaker that powers the unit.
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  • Common Causes Of A Commercial AC Compressor Failure

    When your AC compressor fails, your AC will no longer be able to blow chilled air. Instead, the fans might continue to circulate, but they won't keep your home sufficiently cool. There are several reasons why your AC compressor might fail. Have the Right Amount of Refrigerant Refrigerant is a crucial part of your AC. When you have too much or not enough refrigerant, this can lead to too much pressure building up for your AC and this can lead to the compressor failing prematurely.
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