Mistakes To Avoid With Leaking AC Refrigerant

Posted on: 1 June 2021
AC units can experience leaking refrigerant at times. It usually is because some of your coolant lines have eroded too much. If you are aware of these mistakes when addressing this problem, you can get refrigerant to stay in the lines on a consistent basis. Continuing to Add More Refrigerant A pretty common solution homeowners look to when addressing leaking refrigerant is just adding more refrigerant. This may solve the problem for a couple of days, but eventually, the refrigerant will leak out so much that getting cool air will be a tough feat.
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Annual Maintenance The Fan In Your AC Condenser Needs

Posted on: 10 May 2021
One of the parts your air conditioning maintenance technician checks during an annual tune-up is the condenser fan. The fan is important for cooling off the condenser coils, so it should always be working properly. Here are some things the technician may check and repair on the fan. Observe For Unusual Operation The first thing the technician may do is watch the fan while the AC is running. The condenser fan is on top of the condenser outside.
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Replacing A Bad Reversing Valve Is An Essential Heat Pump Repair That Keeps Your Home Warm

Posted on: 8 April 2021
One of the most important parts of a heat pump is the reversing valve. There are other parts that are just as important, but without a reversing valve, the heat pump couldn't defrost or switch to AC mode in the summer. Here's an overview of the purpose of a reversing valve in a heat pump, signs it might be bad, and how a heat pump repair technician can replace the valve.
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3 Ways Maintain Energy Efficiency of Your Air Conditioning System

Posted on: 1 April 2021
Efficient HVAC systems consume less energy, and thus you don't pay more in electricity bills. Proper maintenance is a critical step to ensuring higher energy efficiency and a longer lifespan for your HVAC system. This is because maintenance ensures internal components are not blocked and work efficiently in coordination with each other. This prevents unnecessary friction that causes energy wastage or increased wear and tear. Here are four important things that maximize the efficiency of the air conditioning equipment while reducing wear and breakdowns.
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