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  • A Quick Look at the Process of a New AC Installation

    Spring is the ideal time for a new AC installation. This gives you time to complete the job before the weather gets hot and you need your AC to keep you comfortable. Of course, you can have an AC installation done any time, but since the air conditioner needs to be off during the installation, it could get stuffy in your house. Here are a few things to know about getting a new air conditioner installed.
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  • The Pros And Cons Of Heating Your Home With Propane

    What's the best fuel source for heating your home in those cold winter months? When you live in a remote area, it's likely that you won't have access to a natural gas line, so your options might be limited to fuel sources like wood, propane, or oil. Propane is typically more efficient than oil furnaces and more reliable than wood so it's a popular choice. But is it right for you?
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  • Furnace Repairs That Might Be Needed When Your Furnace Blows A Fuse On The Control Board

    If your furnace doesn't seem to be getting any power, the problem might be a bad fuse on the control board. Your furnace has a fuse that acts as a safety mechanism that shuts the furnace off if there is an electrical overload that could lead to a fire. When the fuse goes bad, it can be replaced fairly easily, and new fuses are inexpensive. However, it's also essential to figure out why the fuse blew.
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  • 3 Ways Mini-Splits Offer More Installation Flexibility

    Adding new HVAC equipment to your home is never an easy task. Unfortunately, the job can be significantly more challenging when retrofitting air conditioning or forced-air heating into an older house. In these cases, you'll often need to deal with the costly and disruptive job of modifying walls to accommodate vents and installing new ductwork in your attic or basement. While mini-splits remove these issues by freeing you from the need to install ductwork, they also offer flexibility in several other ways.
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  • Should You Hire A Professional Heating Contractor For An Annual Inspection?

    Maintaining your home's heating system means doing everything you can to spot problems early and address them before they become too severe. This approach ensures that you can stay warm all winter long and helps reduce your long-term maintenance and repair costs. As with many home maintenance issues, your heating system is often cheaper to repair before a problem leads to total failure. Of course, it's easy to find plenty of information about heating repair and maintenance online.
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  • 3 Signs Your Central AC Has A Refrigerant Leak

    The idea that air conditioners "use up" refrigerant over time is a common misconception. If your AC is low on refrigerant, a leak must be to blame. Unfortunately, you can continue using your air conditioner with low refrigerant for an extended period if you don't know how to identify this problem. This guide will help to familiarize you with three signs your central air-conditioning has a refrigerant leak. 1. Frozen Coils or Refrigerant Lines
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  • 4 Reasons Why Your Furnace Isn't Blowing Cold Air

    When you turn on your furnace, you expect it to pump out hot air to warm up your home. If you turned your furnace on and found that cold air was coming out of your vents, various issues could be causing this to occur. Reason #1: Thermostat If your furnace isn't blowing out warm air, check and ensure that someone didn't mess with the thermostat. Confirm that it is set to heat and not to the fan.
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  • How Do Your Air Conditioner’s Needs Change as It Ages?

    If you ask several HVAC technicians how long an air conditioning system will last, you're likely to receive several different answers. The reality is that an air conditioner's lifespan will depend on numerous factors, including the original quality of the unit and how well you maintain it. Of course, all air conditioners will eventually reach a point where it makes more sense to replace instead of repair. The gray area that exists in between a brand new system that's still under warranty and one that's well past its prime can be tricky to deal with, however.
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  • Having Air Conditioning Problems? Tips To Get It Repaired

    If it is extremely hot where you live and your air conditioning system is running overtime then this can cause many problems. Below is information on some possible issues and tips on preventing future problems with your system. Air Conditioning Problems in Summer The air conditioning system may be overworked if it needs to constantly run to keep your home cool.  If so, this will cause many problems with your unit. One problem is not getting enough cold air.
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  • Common Problems That Can Cause Your Air Conditioning To Stop Working Correctly

    The air conditioning system in your home cools the air passing through it and removes humidity to make the interior of your home more comfortable. If the system stops working, you may need to call an AC repair service and have them troubleshoot the system for you. There are some common causes of AC shutdown, and often the issue is not overly complicated for the tech to resolve.  Dirty AC Filters
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