Keeping Your AC System Cleaner

  • 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Installing A New AC System

    12 August 2021

    Has your home's air conditioning finally failed just as the worst of summer's heat arrives? Replacing an old air conditioner might seem like a luxury in the dead of winter, but things like much different with the sun's heat bearing down. If you live in an area with warm summer weather, installing a new air conditioner to replace a failed one is necessary. Unfortunately, rushing to get cool air back into your home can sometimes lead to costly mistakes.

  • The HVAC Contractors Guide To Help You Choose The Best Efficient Technology For Your Home

    19 July 2021

    When it is time to think about upgrading your furnace or AC, you want the most efficient technology available. Today, the energy-efficient technology that you can have installed with a new HVAC system is much more than a programable thermostat. The best efficient technology for comfortable heating and cooling includes: Heating and Cooling Replacement Options There are times when you need to replace a furnace or AC, or even both.

  • An Electrician May Install A New Subpanel If Your Home Needs More Electrical Circuits

    22 June 2021

    If you're adding a new appliance or electronic item to your home that needs a dedicated circuit, such as a new dryer, electric car charger, or hot tub, you may find your older electrical panel doesn't have room for another circuit. In that case, you may need to hire an electrician to find a solution. The answer might be to upgrade your electrical panel, but a subpanel might work instead. Here's a look at what a subpanel does, when you might need one, and how it's installed.

  • Propane Vs. Natural Gas

    26 May 2021

    When it comes to gas, there are two options to choose from: natural gas and propane. As could be expected, most people do not fully understand the differences between the two. Natural gas is found in the earth and consists mainly of methane, although it has a small portion of propane. In a bid to establish the differences between propane and natural gas, this article takes an in-depth look at the two.

  • Air Conditioning Failures And Problems

    5 May 2021

    Homeowners will often make mistakes and oversights with their air conditioning system that have the potential to create an impact on its performance. Understanding the mistakes that you may be the most likely to make with your air conditioning unit will give you a better chance of avoiding these significant problems. Overworking The Unit Overworking the unit is a mistake that can lead to significant performance problems due to the amount of wear and tear that it can put on the system.

  • 2 Signs The Wiring In Your Central Air Conditioner's Condenser Is Burning Out

    2 April 2021

    If you are noticing that your home is not staying cool, even though the air conditioning is constantly running, you may suspect that there could be a problem with your AC unit's condenser. If so, look for the following signs that the wiring inside the condenser is burning out. You may need air conditioning unit repair in the near future. 1. Unit Begins to Hard Start Normally, whenever your central air conditioner kicks on, you may hear a slight noise as the pressure in the coolant line releases and starts running through the system.

  • Common Signs of a Bad AC Capacitor

    30 March 2021

    Central air conditioning systems rely on a capacitor, which is very similar to a battery.  An AC capacitor plays a major role in the operation of your home's air conditioner, so if the capacitor is in bad condition, you will most likely notice. Luckily a bad AC capacitor can be replaced, and in most situations, replacing the capacitor will solve all your problems. A bad capacitor can create a number of problems, but an experienced HVAC technician will be able to diagnose the problem and provide a solution.