The evaporator coil in your AC unit is responsible for cooling the air in your home. It has the important job of carrying the refrigerant that pulls heat from the air. When something goes wrong with the evaporator coil, your AC can't cool your home as well and it may stop cooling altogether. Here's a closer look at how the evaporator coil works, what can go wrong with it, and how you can maintain it to prevent problems.
30 December 2019
Think your gas furnace still uses a pilot light? Think again. Unless your furnace is relatively old, it is likely that it no longer uses a pilot light as its ignition source. Commonly known as a "standing" pilot light, this form of ignition keeps a constant flame burning to ignite the primary burner as needed. This form of ignition was straightforward and did not require any electricity, but it was also somewhat inefficient since gas was needed to keep the pilot light going.
24 November 2019
When the summer months hit, it tends to be a lot hotter outside and indoors. It can be beneficial to have a central air conditioning system to keep your loved ones comfortable and happy throughout the season. You may be wondering what you can do to stay comfortable and cool during the hot summer. Here are some ways you can better stay cool. Get Your Air Conditioner Serviced If you have an air conditioner, that's great news.
23 October 2019
If your residential heating system has been off for the last couple of months, it's time to get your system serviced before the heating season begins. As the cold weather starts to approach, you may already find that you need to turn on your heat once in awhile to get the chill out of your home. Before you need to rely on your heating system daily, call to have your system serviced.
17 September 2019
By the time you're cooped up in your home breaking a sweat, you probably already wished that you would have called in the help of an air conditioning contractor. Rather than even letting it get to this, make sure that you stay ahead of the game with all of your air conditioning work. To this end, you'll need to regularly handle your AC maintenance, in addition to looking for ways to save money whenever possible.
10 August 2019
Your compressor is the pump that makes your home's entire air conditioning system work as it should. Without the compressor, the refrigerant in the system would be unable to make its journey from your indoor unit to your outdoor unit with its heat. This refrigerant cycle is the key to any air conditioning system, so without a functional compressor, you can kiss that cool air goodbye. That can make it all the more frustrating when your compressor dies in the searing heat of summer, leaving you with a sweltering hot home.
3 July 2019
It is not uncommon for homeowners to unintentionally cause harm to their air conditioning system as a result of improper use. You may not realize it, but there is a good chance that you are making errors that are impeding the performance of your HVAC system and cutting its lifespan short. You can help reduce the need for expensive repairs or a premature unit replacement by familiarizing yourself with these mistakes.
28 May 2019
When you live in a hot climate, you're probably used to having your air conditioner turn on and cool your home as needed. However, failure to pay attention to your air conditioner can result is very expensive A/C repairs or the need to replace your home's air conditioning unit prematurely. Since air conditioning units are so expensive to replace, it is well worth your time to take care of your current air conditioner.
11 April 2019
Commercial HVAC systems should be inspected, and any issues should be taken care of at least twice a year. However, even with inspections, problems can still come up. #1. Your Energy Bills Increase Sharply In general, your business's energy bills should remain consistent on a year to year basis. Your business's energy bill from last July to this July should be similar in the amount of energy that you are using.
11 March 2019
Effective heating is one way you can stay comfortable and healthy this winter. Unfortunately, heating costs can really increase your energy bill. According to Energy.gov, almost half of the average energy bill in the US is comprised of heating costs. While you can't eliminate heating costs entirely, you can reduce them. Here are four ways you can save money heating your home this winter: 1. Switch to an energy efficient heater.
24 January 2019