If something is wrong with the air conditioner, everyone looks at the air conditioning unit first. And that’s more than fair: over-used air filters, worn moving parts, and chemicals are the usual culprits behind most HVAC malfunctions. But ignoring your ducts can lead to some problems over time. If you’re starting to get the feeling…
One of the most important appliances that you can have in your home is your air conditioner. During the summer months, a good air conditioner will be able to provide a nice oasis and comfortable living space for you and your family. Due to the importance of an air conditioner, having it serviced before every…
HVAC maintenance is something that needs to be done every season, and as the weather gets warmer it is time to service your entire system. In autumn, you will want to inspect electrical wiring, change the filter and clean the furnace to get it ready to heat your home for winter. Here are the maintenance…
Spring is on its way, and that means you’re soon going to switch your air conditioner from ‘heat’ to ‘cool.’ The best way to smooth that transition is to check your unit over for potential damage that a harsh winter might have caused and to set it up for a well-maintained summer. Here are a…
Sometimes knowing the way to fix a problem around your house saves you a great deal of time, money, and stress, but sometimes it can cause you unexpected problems. If your air conditioner is starting to malfunction or it takes longer and longer to cool the air, knowing what to listen or look for can…
Different environments lead to different breakdowns: a southern office building will be using an HVAC unit heavily throughout the summer while a northern retail space will keep the heater running throughout the winter. High traffic will also lead to faster wear, and gas units face different difficulties from electric ones. However, most problems stem from…
Air conditioning is a critical component of maintaining an interior environment, and this is especially true in a commercial office. Having a temperature that is too cold or too high can dramatically reduce productivity even among the most well-intention of employees, and not having adequate airflow can spread a late-winter cold faster, especially because most…
Your furnace and air conditioner provide air to all rooms of your home through the ductwork. This air passes through registers in each room. These registers are adjusted to set the amount of air flowing into the room. Let’s say it is summer and the room is too hot; you may want to open the…
If you’re looking for a new A/C unit, all of the brands might be unfamiliar; air conditioning should be a once per decade purchase, and the trust you build up with brands for more frequent products isn’t necessarily there. Here are some of the factors you can check as you look for the right unit…
If your air conditioning unit is breaking down often and each repair job is more expensive than the last, it’s probably time to replace your unit. Other standard signs that you should include installing a new air conditioner include expensive repairs that near or exceed the cost of a comparable unit, as well as having…