Understanding AC Control Board Failures

Posted on 1 February 2022

Most modern HVAC systems consist of numerous components that need to work together to heat or cool your home. Your air conditioner uses a compressor to drive its refrigerant cycle, allowing the evaporator to absorb warm air from your home. However, this side of your system must coordinate with the blower motor that distributes chilled air through your ductwork. The control board provides this control and coordination. Understanding how your air conditioner's control board works can help you spot potential issues and recognize when your home's cooling system is suffering from a control board failure. [Read More]

Three Ducted Air Conditioner Faults That Are Inflating Your Annual Energy Bill

Posted on 1 February 2022

Are you getting a higher energy bill in the summer than you usually do? Do you suspect that your ducted air conditioner is the culprit? Faulty air conditioner components can cause the unit to consume more energy than it should when cooling. Luckily, by resolving the underlying issues, you can restore the unit's efficiency and lower the annual cooling costs. Below are three potential faults to look out for in your air conditioner. [Read More]

Useful Measures For Those Replacing Their Home's Furnace

Posted on 20 December 2021

Every residential furnace will reach a point where a replacement becomes a possibility. Maybe it's high energy bills when running this system during the winter or chronic noises regardless of what repairs are completed. If you're taking steps to replace this heating system, approach this replacement process in a couple of ways. Find Out Where Your Current Furnace Fell Short You're replacing your furnace for a particular reason. It could be a number of things, such as inefficiency or certain parts breaking down regularly. [Read More]

5 Signs Of A Cracked Furnace Heat Exchanger

Posted on 3 December 2021

The heat exchanger is an important part of a gas furnace, as this is where the air is heated before it heads into the home. Cracks in the exchanger or burner plate require immediate repair. 1. Soot Production A crack in the heat exchanger will often lead to incomplete combustion of the fuel. When fuel doesn't fully combust, it doesn't burn cleanly and soot is produced. You will notice soot buildup on the exchanger itself, but the oily and dark-colored residue may also coat other parts of the furnace. [Read More]

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HVAC solutions for asthmatics

Caring for an asthmatic child is difficult. Everything in the home must be kept clean to prevent dust and contaminants from becoming airborne and causing symptoms. One important element of the home that is oftentimes overlooked is the HVAC system. What can you do to keep the air coming through your HVAC system clean for your child? Are there any options to forced air heating to keep your home warm without blowing all of those fine particles of contaminants into the air. I created this blog to help others find solutions to heating and cooling and dust problems in a home with asthmatics.

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