The Role Of A Whole-Home Fan With Air Conditioning

As a homeowner, you may be under the assumption that an air conditioner is the best way to cool down your home. That is simply not true, especially when you have a whole-home fan that will help move the air. By running the fan, you can actually use less electricity to cool down your home. Here is what you need to know about it. How Your Air Conditioner Works Air conditioning uses a process that is called phase conversion to make the air cold. [Read More]

How to Clean Condenser Coils

Even if you have a brand-new AC system, you need to do your part to make sure it is running efficiently. After only a couple of years, there are several things that could happen to dramatically decrease the efficiency of your AC. One of the quickest things to lose efficiency is the condenser unit. This article explains how to safely and effectively clean and outside condenser unit so you can prevent any problems. [Read More]

4 Common Reasons Why Your A/C Unit Could Spring a Leak

If your thoughts immediately go to your plumbing upon seeing a water leak, then you may be surprised to learn of your air conditioner as the culprit. A/C systems can generate small amounts of water throughout the air conditioning process. Although this water is usually drained away without issue, there are several reasons why your A/C system could suddenly spring a leak.  Clogged Drain Lines Drain line blockages caused by debris or algae accumulation can prevent the unit from draining properly. [Read More]

5 Sneaky Reasons Your Winter Home Is Hard To Heat

Some people see snow and dips in temperature and they get excited, but if you live in a home that costs you a fortune to heat in the coldest months of the year, chances are you are dreading even the thought of turning your heat on. While it is always important to ensure your heat system is working properly before winter starts with a regular maintenance check by a heating repair professional, you should also be looking at the other factors that could be making your home colder than it could be. [Read More]