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A Guide To Mold In Your AC System

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Mold in your AC system and ducts can pose many issues in your home. Understanding how mold gets there and what you can do about it is important. Causes of Mold In Ducts Mold grows in AC ducts for two reasons -- moisture and spores. For this reason, mold is most often a problem at the beginning and end of the cooling season, when the air is more moist. Mold issues often reduce during the summer in dry areas as the air dries out and mold goes dormant.

16 February 2021

Choosing A New Furnace For Your House

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Choosing a new furnace for your home can be an excellent opportunity for you to be able to make an upgrade that can improve the value of the house while making it more energy-efficient and comfortable. Appreciate The Flexibility Of Zoned Heating Systems Whenever you are making changes to your home's HVAC system, it can be worth considering whether choosing a zoned heating system can be a good match for your house.

5 February 2021

Time To Have Your A New Conditioner Installed? How To Tell It's Time

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If your air conditioner seems to be on its last leg, it's definitely time to have it replaced with a new one. Although, not every air conditioner is on its last leg when you decide to replace it with a new one. Your air conditioner may be running perfectly fine, although you've had to repair it a few times, or it may not be very energy efficient. If you aren't sure if you should replace your system, even if it's running correctly, read on for some other signs that indicate you should replace it.

4 January 2021

Three Benefits of a Professional Chimney Sweep

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When you think of a professional chimney sweep, you most likely think of classic movies where people dance on rooftops and sweep debris. In reality, a chimney sweep is a very necessary and technical job that needs to be done by a professional for the reasons that are listed below. It's one of the easiest jobs you can perform in your home, but if done correctly, it can improve not only your chimney's operation but your standard of living as well.

25 November 2020

Are You In Need Of Emergency HVAC Services?

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It is crucial for you to know when it would be important to call for 24-hour emergency HVAC services. This way, when there is an urgent matter with your HVAC system, you will know it is time to get immediate help. Here are some signs that would indicate that there is a need for emergency services: The Furnace Came To A Dead Stop If your furnace was running and everything seemed fine, but it suddenly came to a complete stop and you cannot get it to turn back on, you will want to call for emergency HVAC services.

17 November 2020

The Plumbing Guide To Winter Renovation Projects And Preventing Problems

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If you are planning on doing renovation projects this winter, there will probably be changes to the plumbing. When you are making changes to your plumbing, you are going to want to make improvements and take measures to prevent problems. The following plumbing guide for winter renovations will help you with these improvements while the weather is cooler. Plan The Changes To Plumbing You are going to want to start with a good plan for the changes that you plan on making to your plumbing.

22 October 2020

Important Tasks To Hand Off To A Licensed AC Repair Technician

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Your air conditioner is one of the most important systems in your home. It keeps you cool during the hottest months of the summer. It also dehumidifies the air inside of your home.  To keep your air conditioner in the best condition possible, you need to have it repaired and maintained regularly. These tasks are some things to outsource to a professional AC repair technician. Replacing the Thermostat When your air conditioner won't turn off, it may need to have its thermostat replaced.

22 September 2020

What To Do When There's A Dead Animal Inside Your HVAC System

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When it comes to pest removal from the home, you usually either do it yourself or you hire a local pest control company to find and eradicate the problem for you. There is, however, one scenario where you might need some additional professional help. If a rodent or another small animal has somehow died within your ductwork or another part of your HVAC system, you might want to contact a local HVAC professional to assist with the problem.

27 August 2020

Why Won't Your AC Compressor Turn On?

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Your AC compressor is the pumping heart of your home's air conditioning system. If your compressor doesn't turn on, then the refrigerant that transports heat away from home's interior will not cycle between the high and low-pressure sides of the system. In other words, your entire AC system will come to a screeching halt.  In addition to being the most crucial part of any AC system, the compressor also tends to be the most costly.

18 August 2020

Easy Ways To Keep Pests Out Of Your Ducted AC System

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The design of ducted air conditioning systems is such that pests and pets are likely to get into the system through the ductwork. These pests can damage system components, and their presence and waste deposits may interfere with proper airflow. To avoid such problems, here is how you can keep pests out of your ducted air conditioning system. Take Care of Vent Entries Using mesh material over your air vents will help to keep out pests without interfering with the flow of air.

6 August 2020