One of the best ways to deal with or avoid a leak in your air conditioning system is to make sure you are conducting routine maintenance on your unit. A tune-up will allow a professional to do a comprehensive inspection of your system, examining coils and condensation pans and drain…
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Ideal in-home humidity levels should hover around 45%. Anything under 30% is too dry, over 60% is too high. By keeping your home at a relative humidity level, you will alleviate the growth of mold in your home. Mold needs 24 to 48 hours of elevated moisture to begin growing…
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Did you know that your home’s heating and cooling system accounts for 50 percent of your home’s energy use? Keeping your system maintained and clean will ensure that your unit is energy efficient and keeps you warm in the winter and cold in the summer. Just like the maintenance performed…
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The first step in getting a new air conditioner installed is determining what size you need. Air conditioning units are measured in tons; this is the amount of heat they can remove from a home in one hour. For example, a one-ton air conditioner can remove 12,000 British thermal units otherwise…
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It is normal that your AC unit will become hot during use, but how do you know when it might overheat? Heat is a normal byproduct of the compressor in the heart of your air conditioning system. However, too much heat in the system is one of the top causes…
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When looking to install a new heating and air conditioning system, you need first to make sure that you have considered your home’s size and design, and how the air-conditioning unit is installed. A significant variable affecting the performance of any unit is the quality and construction of the duct…
Continue ReadingPreventative maintenance is essential for safekeeping any significant and worthwhile goods. Unlike automobiles, which usually tell us or rather scream at us to fix them (it’s tangible, they breakdown, we pay and pay to fix them until they outlast their use, and we opt for something newer), home air conditioning…
Continue ReadingShould your furnace elicit a burning smell when it is turned on, don’t underestimate potential problems, as something as serious as an overheating motor can exist. But, in actuality, a myriad of issues may be associated with a burning smell with the onset of your furnace. For example, dirt and…
Continue ReadingChecking your new home’s AC system involves several steps: Making certain the existing unit is blowing cool air. Changing the filter or cleaning it if it’s dirty. Assessing if the fan or blower is clogged, which if so requires professional attention. Checking condensation drain lines for mold and algae, and,…
Continue ReadingYou can usually tell if your indoor air quality is poor if someone in your home suffers from allergies. Sometimes, it’s more difficult to discern. Indoor air pollution stems from several factors, including the state of your home’s air conditioning system, but some combustible factors also contribute to this pollution…
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