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Why Maintaining Your HVAC System Is So Important

11 May 2016
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Your home's HVAC system will typically run without any problems on most days. Unfortunately, when the system breaks down, it can be expensive to repair the problem. A malfunctioning HVAC system will either suddenly stop working or gradually decrease how effective the appliance is. By simply performing routine maintenance, you'll see the following 5 benefits. Improved Energy Efficiency One benefit that you'll see from performing regular maintenance is improved efficiency. Since your HVAC system makes up a large portion of your energy bills, this could result in future savings that make up for any maintenance costs. Read More …

Signs After Moving Into A Home That The Ducts Need Cleaning

10 May 2016
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When you live in a home for a prolonged period of time, you'll likely get into the habit of having your air ducts cleaned on a regular maintenance schedule. Upon moving to a different home, however, you won't immediately know how recently the previous homeowner had this work done, and you thus won't be able to immediately estimate when the next cleaning should be scheduled. The good news is that there are a variety of ways to identify if the ducts in the new home are in need of this service — without going through the hassle of trying to remove a section of the ducts to inspect the condition inside. Read More …

How To Reduce Water Costs And Minimize The Need For Household Plumbing Repairs

9 May 2016
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Every household relies on continuous water flow in order to wash the dishes, flush the toilet, use the shower, or simply brush teeth. But unfortunately, the cost of using water can really add up when plumbing maintenance, water service fees, and the need for sporadic repairs to your water or plumbing system are considered. However, you can reduce your water costs and minimize the need for plumbing repairs as time goes on by implementing the following tips and tricks: Read More …

Two Common Problems That Can Plague An Air Conditioner

9 May 2016
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When the heat hits during the summer, you need to make sure that your air conditioner is ready to flood your house with comfort. Unfortunately, heat can overwhelm capacitors in your condenser coils and improper maintenance can cause your evaporator coils to ice over. Taking a little time to troubleshoot on your own will help you to keep your AC running properly.  Blown Capacitors It takes more power to start a fan than it does to keep a fan running once it has started. Read More …

Passive Cooling Strategies To Use In Conjunction With Your HVAC System

5 May 2016
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Modern technology such as the AC unit and furnace provide a great way to heat and cool your home, but they do have limitations. The main problem is that an AC unit will only cool a home once it has started to heat up, and a furnace will only heat a home once it has started to cool down. If you want to improve the function of your HVAC equipment, sometimes low tech options are your best choice. Read More …

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air conditioning unit quitting during extreme temperatures

The temperature outside reaches 90 degrees and your air conditioning stops working. You continually go to the thermostat and bump the temperature a little lower with the hopes of miraculously fixing the problem. Once the temperature inside the house reaches 88 degrees, you finally conclude that there is something very wrong with the air conditioning system. So, what could the problem be? What can you do to fix it? My blog will provide you with several issues that could cause your air conditioning to stop working during the hottest days or months of the year so that you can begin making the repairs or call for help.

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