How to Light a Furnace?
Knowing how to light up a furnace is an important skill to have, especially for the head of the household. The furnace may not need to get lit up manually daily, but there may come a time that its pilot light might go off, and the only way to stay warm indoors is by relighting […]
What is an AC Condenser and how much does it cost?
Every air conditioner has two components. The air handler is mounted indoors, and then the condenser that it installed or mounted in the outer portion of the house. Both are crucial to the overall comfort levels inside the house, as these components co-exist. The AC cannot provide cool air if the other component falters. What […]
Why is my A/C running constantly?
Air conditioners work 24 hours a day, seven days a week during summer months, but it does not mean they should also run 24/7. For ACs, running and working are two different things, because the latter means the air conditioner continuously cycles and uses up a maximum amount of fuel or energy to cool the […]
Understanding drains and your home’s HVAC System
A home’s drain line is an integral part of any plumbing system. Apart from the standard drains that remove wastewater from toilets, sinks, indoor and outdoor floor drains, and shower and tub drain, there is also a drain meant to remove water from the HVAC System. Heat pumps and air conditioners after all produce a […]
What is The Cost of Replacing An Air Conditioner Condenser?
The air conditioner’s condenser is a crucial component in the whole AC system. It is the part of the HVAC system that is installed outside the house and is connected to the air handler through a hose. It is in the condenser where the hot air that the AC sucks from the house, gets condensed […]
How to do an AC tune-up to save on energy and repair bills?
Regular tuning up and maintenance of air conditioning units is the best way to keep the AC working at its optimal condition. It prolongs the lifespan of the AC system, and at the same time, it promotes better airflow ensuring energy efficiency. You may need a tune up if air conditioning running but not blowing […]
What To Do If Auxiliary Heat is Shown On Thermostat?
Ever checked the thermostat and seen an AUX icon that indicates that auxiliary heat is displayed on the thermostat? If yes, then most likely panic over the possibility of escalating utility bills immediately hit. Worry no more, we at Reliable Standard Heating and air will explain through this article what that AUX Icon is all […]
Why does the AC smell funny and what do those smells mean?
The air conditioner usually works silently in the background. In their top-notch condition, ACs are hardly noticeable – it is just felt — not heard, and certainly cannot be smelled. Once an AC starts smelling funny, something is definitely off. Usually, ACs begin to produce a strange odor when it has not been used for […]
What does BTU Mean For Your Furnace/AC?
BTU is a word often thrown in by heating and cooling contractors during new construction work, renovations, or HVAC upgrades. Homeowners must be familiar with this technical term because it equates to the capacity of the HVAC unit and its corresponding cost. What is BTU? The acronym BTU is defined as British Thermal Unit and […]
Why Is My AC Freezing Up? How to Fix It?
The air conditioner may be responsible for cooling the whole house, but it is never normal for its mechanism to freeze over. Homeowners usually discover this situation once they notice that their AC seems to have a hard time cooling or if the air conditioner is not blowing cold air. Upon checking the unit, the […]