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Why is My AC Breaking Down so Often?

September 26th, 2016

All air conditioners need repairs every once in a while. However, for most of the air conditioner’s life those repairs should be pretty few and far between. If your air conditioner is breaking down multiple times a year, it could be an indication of a more serious problem that needs to be dealt with. Let’s take a look at why your air conditioner might be breaking down so often.

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Remember to Schedule Maintenance for Your Heat Pump Twice a Year

September 19th, 2016

We still have a couple months before the weather starts to cool off around here, but there are still a couple of things that you need to keep in mind for the upcoming heating season. If you’re using a heat pump in your home, you’ve probably been running it for quite a few hours a day over the last few months. That kind of heavy usage tends to increase wear and tear significantly, which is why it’s important to schedule maintenance both during spring and fall. Read on to find out more.

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The Importance of Duct Sealing

September 12th, 2016

No matter what season it is, maintaining your ductwork is an important part of keeping your climate control system functioning properly. If the ducts are in poor condition, both your heating and air conditioning systems will suffer. One of the most effective ways to keep your ducts in proper condition is to schedule duct sealing. Read on to find out more about duct sealing, and the benefits that it provides.

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Should I Install a Hybrid Water Heater This Fall?

September 5th, 2016

No water heater can last forever. No matter how well you take care of your water heater system, sooner or later you’re going to need to replace it with a new one. When that time comes, you should seriously consider installing a hybrid water heater. What is a hybrid water heater? Read on to find out.

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Why Bi-Annual Ductless Maintenance is Important

August 29th, 2016

The heat of summer is beginning to wane. There’s plenty more hot weather ahead of us, but the nights will be cooling off substantially in the coming weeks. It’s not quite time to schedule maintenance for your ductless system, but it’s not far off either. You may think that you don’t need ductless maintenance again this year, especially if you already had it done earlier in the year. However, it’s important that ductless systems get maintenance twice as often as other systems. Let’s take a look at why bi-annual ductless maintenance is so important.

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How Short Cycling Harms Your Air Conditioner

August 22nd, 2016

As summer wears on, you should be on watch for any problems that your air conditioner might run into. One of these problems is short cycling. If it isn’t taken care of quickly, short cycling can completely destroy your air conditioner years before it is supposed to be replaced. Let’s take a look at why short cycling happens, and what it can do to your air conditioner.

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When More Refrigerant is Required

August 15th, 2016

We often have homeowners ask us if they need to add more refrigerant to their air conditioning systems. While it’s true that there are times when more refrigerant is required for your air conditioning system, those times are few and far between. Let’s take a look at how your air conditioner uses refrigerant, and when it needs more added to it.

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Should My Heat Pump Have Ice on it?

August 8th, 2016

If you are using a heat pump to keep cool this summer, and happen to notice ice forming on it, call for repairs as soon as possible. This may seem like a sign that your heat pump is cooling your home properly, but it is not the case. In fact, heat pump ice is a sign of a serious issue that can cause a full breakdown if you aren’t careful. Let’s take a look at what causes heat pump ice, and the damage it can do.

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Why Your Heat Pump is Stuck in One Mode

August 1st, 2016

Heat pumps are well known for their ability to switch between heating and cooling modes. In fact, it’s the primary reason that most people install them in the first place. However, that ability also opens them up to a unique problem that other climate control systems don’t have: getting stuck in one mode. If you’re trying to stay cool this summer, and your heat pump is stuck in one mode, read on to find out why.

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Why is My Heat Pump Making Weird Noises?

July 25th, 2016

If you’ve had your heat pump for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the kinds of noises that it makes. If at any point your heat pump starts to make unusual noises, it’s a sign that it may be in trouble of some kind. Let’s take a look at the various kinds of strange noises that you may hear coming from your heat pump, and the kinds of issues that they indicate.

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