If you haven’t heard about the R22 Phase Out, then this post is for you. This is a very important topic, especially for those who own heating and air units that use R22 refrigerant, typically referred to as Freon. R22 Freon is no longer available, and was actually made illegal, on January 1, 2020. For […]
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A common thought and practice by many homeowners is that it’s a good idea to turn the AC off when not at home. After all, if you aren’t home, what’s the point of keeping it cool and comfortable? This does seem to make sense initially and seems like it would save money on the energy
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I didn’t grow up around HVAC professionals, nor was I one of them. As a child, I remember a common practice was people closing air vents in unused rooms to save money on their electric bill (or gas bill). This always seemed to make sense to me from a common sense perspective. But, does closing
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When it comes to air conditioners and HVAC units in general, there are terms that we hear that we might not have a firm grasp on what they actually are. I want to change that! For example, have you ever heard of a condenser unit, an evaporator coil, or an air handler? Chances are that
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In a typical air conditioning system there are primarily two main parts or sections. These sections are usually referred to as the ac condensing unit and the ac evaporator coil. In a previous post we went over the details of what an ac condenser unit is. In this post I am going to go into
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Have you ever heard the term “ac condenser unit” or just “the condenser unit” when it comes to an air conditioner? You probably have. And you’ve probably wondered which part of the air conditioner system the condenser unit is. In this post I’m going to share this information with you and much more! Get ready
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Nobody wants to have to face a bad home ac compressor, but it does happen. In this post I’m going to share some signs and symptoms of a bad ac compressor along with some maintenance tips to help prevent the ac compressor from going bad. Replacing an ac compressor is one of the most expensive
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Replacing an ac compressor can be fairly expensive. It’s one of the most expensive repairs in the air conditioning world. That’s why the Replace AC Compressor or the Whole Unit debate is such a common question. Sometimes, replacing the whole ac unit is the better option. Think about it. Let’s say that you have a
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Welcome to another informative article concerning your heating and air conditioning system! In this post we are going to cover how often you should replace your ac filter. Why? Because it’s critical to the performance and lifespan of your ac unit. For many, this is often an overlooked practice of maintenance concerning their heating and
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Everyone wants to know how much a furnace and AC replacement cost is. It’s one of the most searched and sought after topics in the HVAC world. In this post I am going to share with you some real numbers and prices that can be expected when replacing a furnace and air conditioner. Let’s get
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