improving your attic ventilation

Posted on: 2 October 2017

HVAC maintenance is a constant chore. That is, if you want to keep your system as efficient as possible, you have to be vigilant and make repairs before they become more problematic and expensive to fix. Of course, most maintenance jobs will need to be handled by licensed HVAC technicians, but there are quite a few simple things you can do yourself. Cleaning and maintaining your condenser unit is one vitally important job.
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Posted on: 24 January 2017

Your cooling bills may be higher than you would like if you live in an area that gets very hot. Trying to keep your house to a temperature you like can end up being expensive. However, there are things that you can do that will help boost your air conditioner's cooling power while saving you money.  Heavy Curtains One thing you can do is hang some heavy curtains up over your windows.
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Posted on: 5 January 2017

A central air conditioner has a complicated system of carefully calibrated parts designed to move a chemical refrigerant that acts as the fuel for cooling. The process starts at the thermostat inside your home, which sends a signal to the condensing unit outside. The first part to start up in the condensing unit is called the compressor. What is the compressor, why does your air conditioner need it, and what malfunctions in the compressor can thwart your cooling system?
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Posted on: 14 December 2016

If you recently purchased a multi-story home located in a hot climate, then it is important that you know how to properly cool it with its air conditioning system. Since larger homes that have more than one level can be a challenge to evenly cool during the summer, you can make some simple adjustments to ensure that all of your family members are comfortable in your new house. To this end, here are some tips for central air conditioner use in a multi-story home:
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