Central air conditioning systems have two separate components. One is located inside in your home or garage and the other located outside. The outside unit is called a condenser because it is where condensation occurs to release heat to the outdoors. Inside the condenser is a compressor, a blower [...]
There are two coils on your HVAC system: an evaporator coil (indoor coil) and condenser coil (outdoor coil) What Are Coils? Both condenser and evaporator coils are main components of your heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Condenser coils are located inside your condensing unit that [...]
Air filters prevent dirt and dust from entering your home and filter debris that may clog the air passages of coils of your HVAC system. HVAC filters can vary in size, design, and quality. Choosing the right air filter can make a difference in the quality of your indoor air and increase the [...]
Wrong! Many homeowners think that if warm air is coming from their registers they just need to have more refrigerant (or as homeowners say “Freon”) added to the system. The truth of the matter is your system should not lose refrigerant. It isn't like filling your car up with gas and it [...]
Understanding the importance duct work provides in your home is key. Homes that have heat pumps, furnaces, forced air heaters and a/c units, the ducting is what is responsible for providing the air throughout the home. If your duct work is damaged and in need of repair, your HVAC system will not [...]
Remember the last time you had to work 20+ hours a day, 7 days a week for five months straight? Not many of us do, but your A/C unit sure does. Keeping a schedule like that is nearly impossible. Now think about how much your A/C unit is working during the hot summer months. Living [...]
Comparing traditional thermostat vs a Wi-Fi -Thermostat fall into two basic categories: programmable and non-programmable. Non-programmable thermostats are the most affordable, but very outdated. All settings are done manually and every temperature change requires you taking a trip to the [...]
I am sure an operational heating and air conditioning system is just as important as your car being operational. Relying on your heating system to keep your home warm in the cold winter months and the air conditioning system cool in the hot summer months is the utmost importance. When is it[...]
Home performance is based on the fact that homes should give you shelter from the wind and rain. The thinking behind home performance is the understanding that the house is a “system”. It is important that you know about controlling the flow of air, heat, and moisture. You also have to know [...]
Preventative maintenance or Planned Maintenance (PM for short) is maintenance that is regularly performed on your HVAC system to lessen the likelihood of it failing. Preventative maintenance is performed while the equipment is still working, so that it does not break down unexpectedly, after hours [...]