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How to Diagnose an Air Conditioner Capacitor Problem

Diagnosing an Air Conditioner Capacitor Problem How to Test Your Air Conditioner Capacitor Are you having air conditioning problems in your home and suspect it may be an air conditioner capacitor problem? Below I have laid out a step-by-step guide on how to test your AC capacitor to see if

May 15, 2017 No Comments

How to Know if You Have a Leak in Your Air Conditioner

Have you had an HVAC technician tell you that you have an air conditioner Leak? Do you wonder if that is truly the case? Below I have listed some of the telltale signs and things to look for to determine if you truly have a Leak. A refrigerant leak will

March 18, 2014 No Comments

The Top 5 Heating System Problems

Winter is harsh on your furnace or heat pump system. As an experienced HVAC business owner, many people call to say “Why is my heater not working?” Most calls require an on-site inspection of the system. Using the tools of the trade, the diagnosis can be quick. But the problem

December 2, 2012 No Comments

Top 5 Easy DIY Tips to Preserve Your Furnace and Air Conditioner

Although there are many simple at home steps to preserving your furnace or air conditioner below are just the most common and easiest do-it-yourself steps that will add years to your system. Have your AC system checked out each year. In the spring, your system should be thoroughly check out

November 18, 2012 No Comments

Carbon Monoxide in the Home

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, colorless, toxic gas that is generated when burning fossil fuels such as LP gas and Natural Gas without enough oxygen to support complete combustion. When carbon monoxide is present in amounts above 100ppm, there is a significant risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and are

November 15, 2012 No Comments

What Causes Leaks In Air Conditioners?

I just read the most complete article about what causes the majority of leaks in air conditioners. During the middle of the last decade, manufacturers tried to cut costs by reducing the wall thickness of the copper tubing used to make their air conditioning coils. The thinner walls are more

October 17, 2012 No Comments

How to Fix Your Air Conditioner Leak

Have you been told that you have an air conditioner leak but because of the high costs of having it fixed you’ve decided to just fill it with refrigerant yearly? Living with a leaking air conditioner can not only run up your electric bills … but you will run the risk

August 26, 2012 No Comments

Should I Close My A/C Vents and My Doors to Rooms I Do Not Use?

I recently had this question presented to me by a client. The short answer is No. The AC system is sized for a certain square footage, and reducing that can lead to efficiency issues. The long answer is complicated. Since this customer had three rooms shut off both from the

May 19, 2012 No Comments

Are You Having Air Conditioner Problems?

Are you having air conditioner problems? Is your a/c acting funny and not cooling like it used to? Here are some tips you can do yourself before you calling an air conditioning repair company: 1. Change your air filters. 2. Check to see if anything is blocking the air return

May 11, 2012 No Comments

Replace your Air Filters Regularly

Why you should change your air filters regularly We have all done it. Letting our air filters go long past their useful life. But did you know there is a real expensive consequence to letting your air filter clog up with all the dirt and dust? Absolutely! And not just

April 17, 2012 No Comments