If you keep meticulous maintenance records, there’s a good chance you already know the age of your home’s furnace. However, you may have less reliable information if your furnace came with the house or if you aren’t the kind of person to keep documentation around for a decade or longer. While knowing the age of your heating system might not seem important, this bit of trivia is more than just a number.…
Read More »You’ve probably heard of frozen air conditioners before and may have even experienced this condition yourself. Many people believe that air conditioning systems will freeze up when they run for too long, but this is only one potential source of the problem, and it often indicates another underlying issue. Understanding a little more about why this situation occurs can help you avoid some costly repairs. Frozen Air Conditioners Defined When your HVAC contractor tells you that your AC is freezing, they typically mean that your evaporator coil has ice on it.…
Read More »Your AC typically runs in cooling cycles where the refrigerant absorbs heat and dissipates it outdoors as the compressor pumps and circulates it to the condenser. These cycles run moderately at regular intervals to achieve the set temperatures. However, your unit is likely short cycling if the appliance frequently starts up and shuts down prematurely. As a result, not only does your AC consume more energy, but it also experiences wear and tear, reducing its efficiency.…
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