If you have a central air system that has stopped cooling, or you find puddles of water around the unit, check the condensate pump. A condensate pump is an important safety component as it removes condensation through a pipe, and it will shut off before the water damages the unit.
Replacing a condensate pump doesn't require advanced HVAC skills. Here are tips to replace an HVAC condensate pump.
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Most homeowners have heard that they need to have an HVAC technician check out their cooling system before the start of warm weather season each year. However, if you're like most people, paying for a service call when your system seems to be working fine might seem like an unnecessary expense. Nothing could be further from the truth. Making sure to schedule that annual cooling system maintenance call can not only help make sure that your system keeps you cool and comfortable all season, but can even save you money in the long run.
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Most homeowners typically assume that any refrigerant in a central air conditioner is endless. Actually, it is not. Depending on the make, model, size and age of your central air unit, the refrigerant could last a couple years or it might last ten summers. It may also dissipate faster if you live in a state where it is fairly hot and uncomfortable all year round. The following helpful hints will alert you to when you need more refrigerant in your air conditioner, how to fill it, and what costs to expect.
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If dust is blowing out from the vents in your home's flooring each time that you turn on your central air conditioning system, the quality of the air inside your home may be diminished and it may take longer for your home's interior to cool down. Clean the opening to each duct by completing the following steps. Afterwards, the air system may work more efficiently.
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screwdriver bucket of warm soapy water handheld scrub brush water hose towel disposable gloves vacuum cleaner with hose attachment flashlight industrial strength cleaner lint-free cloths Clean The Vent Covers
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Are you in the odd predicament of having a furnace that has a pilot light that is clearly lit, but your heat will not activate when you initiate the thermostat? If so, you are likely concerned about whether or not a safety hazard is preventing you from operating your firnace or if another potion of the heating system is malfunctioned. Perhaps you furnace is showing signs that it is trying to come on, but it simply makes the sound and does not fully turn on.
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