If your home has zoned air conditioning, you might also have automatic dampers. Dampers are discs inside ducts that close off airflow completely or partially. Some dampers are operated by hand, but automatic dampers are common and more convenient.
These dampers are controlled by actuators that change the position of the dampers. If an actuator goes bad, your zoned system won’t work properly. Here are signs of a bad actuator and how an air conditioning repair service can help.…
With spring in the air and another hot, humid summer waiting in the wings, homeowners are once again thinking about the condition of their home’s air conditioning system, especially if it is an older model. Like all mechanical systems, these appliances develop wear issues that can make them less dependable and efficient as they age. While replacing an older system with a new, higher efficiency unit is an excellent way to resolve concerns about an aging air conditioner, homeowners may not be willing or able to do this until their old system stops working completely.…
If you have installed an air conditioning system in your home, your HVAC contractor will recommend that you service it regularly. AC system maintenance reduces the need for repairs, improves air quality, reduces health issues, and increases the unit’s longevity. The maintenance work needs to be handled by a seasoned HVAC contractor who has the right equipment and skills to enjoy these benefits. So, what are some of the things your HVAC expert will do when they show up for maintenance?…
If you live in an area where temperatures reach very high or low levels, you know how important it is to have a properly functioning HVAC unit round the clock. While routine maintenance can keep your system functional, it doesn’t guarantee that the equipment will not develop any problems in the future.
Luckily, most HVAC problems are recurrent. And they don’t cost much to repair, especially if you call in a professional HVAC technician ASAP before your HVAC problems worsen off.…
Is your home more than a decade old? Do you often maintain your plumbing system? If you have an old house with an aging plumbing system, it’s crucial to carry out regular maintenance. Old plumbing pipes and fixtures wear out over time, leading to inefficiencies, water damage, and a host of other problems. Regular maintenance can unearth underlying issues and improve the performance of the system. With this in mind, here is a maintenance checklist for your old plumbing.…
If it is time to upgrade your heating, it is a good idea to know all of your options. Radiant floor heating is an innovative way to heat homes. As the name suggests, heat is provided through flooring rather than traditional methods of heating such as boilers and furnaces. Radiant floor heating consists of tubes that are installed underneath the flooring. When the tubes are activated, heat is produced, but the end result goes beyond heated floors.…
