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Why Is My Outside AC Unit Not Turning On?
With so many different elements to air conditioning systems, keeping track of the current condition of all of them can be a challenge. It is important to know how to recognize when something isn't right, however, so you can take steps to correct the problem as soon as...

What is an Air Scrubber and Why do I Need One?
What Is an Air Scrubber, and Why Do I Need One? There are many components to a typical residential heating and cooling system, but these parts are typically the same from home to home. However, homeowners can have modifications made to their system that can...

Everything You Need to Know About Air Conditioner Condensate Drain Lines
Understanding every aspect of your HVAC system can be tricky, especially when several elements work together as a unit. The condensate line, otherwise referred to as the condensate drain line, performs several tasks but nothing more important than draining excess...

How Many BTU Per Square Foot to Heat or Cool Your Home
This blog was updated in November of 2024 Whenever there's a conversation about air conditioning or heating, you would have heard people refer to BTU. Its definition is British Thermal Unit that ultimately measures the effectiveness of the HVAC system. To further...

What If Your Heater Smells Like It’s Burning? Here’s What to Do
When autumn and winter temperatures arrive, and it becomes time to switch on your home’s heating system for the first time in a season, you might have a startling experience. You might hear the system turn on and feel the air blowing from your vents — but within...

How to Troubleshoot a Heater Blowing Cold Air
How to Troubleshoot a Heater Blowing Cold Air If your heater is blowing cold air instead of the cozy warmth you expected, something is wrong. We have compiled a list of possible causes that any homeowner can investigate before calling the HVAC repair company....

10 Things You Need to Know About Air Conditioner Repair
Here are 10 Things You Need to Know About Air Conditioner Repair If you own an air conditioner, you should also know that maintenance and repairs are part of that ownership. We have compiled a list of ten things that we regard as necessary knowledge about the repair...

10 Pros and Cons of Using Hot Water Baseboard Heaters
Looking at 10 Pros and Cons of Using Hot Water Baseboard Heaters Hot water baseboard heaters are one of the options for homeowners considering comfortable heating systems. As with all the various HVAC systems currently available, some pros and cons must be considered...

What Is Radiant Heat and How Does It Work?
It’s winter across America, and it’s 7 am. You’re wrapped up in bed, but you know that you have to peel yourself away because you have a list of errands to run. It’s difficult knowing that as soon as you place your feet on the floor, your whole body will feel the...

5 Reasons to Consider a Baseboard Radiator
Winter can hit hard, requiring you to take advantage of assisted air conditioning for the interior of your home. Homeowners around the country prefer to avoid having a gas or electric furnace on their properties, as burning gas or wood is not a habit that they are...
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