Home energy audits are an option many power companies are now offering. This audit looks for various issues your home energy may experience. The audit takes time to look at all the components that play into your energy efficiency. If any of the components break down or are not working, it can affect your energy savings and costs. If you have never requested a home energy audit, here are some key points it can tell you about your home.
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You may know the evaporator coil in your air handler plays an important part in keeping your home cool. You may not give much thought to the condenser coil since it's outside and out of sight most of the time. It's true that rain helps keep the condenser coil clean, but rain may not be enough. Here's a look at some condenser coil problems and their corresponding air conditioning repairs.
The Coil Is Coated With Grime And Grass Clippings
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When you're moving into a new home, there are a lot of things to take care of before you can really settle in. One of the most important is making sure that your new AC system is working properly. Luckily, if you have a professional air conditioning contractor helping you out, they can take care of that for you. Here are some of the things they can do to get your home cool and comfortable as soon as possible.
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If you're thinking of replacing your furnace, you may be considering various models and discussing them with your HVAC team. One thing you may notice is that a lot of the furnaces available these days are condensing furnaces. What are condensing furnaces, and why are they so popular? Take a look.
Condensing Furnaces: Defined
Condensing furnaces are those that have two heat exchangers. The first heat exchanger captures heat from the fuel that is burned—which is usually natural gas.
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An air conditioning (AC) compressor, which sits in the AC's outdoor unit, increases refrigerant temperature and pressure to facilitate heat exchange. The compressor can malfunction just like other parts of the AC. Unfortunately, the compressor is relatively expensive, and many people wonder whether it is worth replacing.
Below are three critical factors that can help you determine whether to replace the compressor or the whole AC system.
AC System Age
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