All about refrigerants and AC units, and another type being phased out soon
Refrigerant is the substance that helps any air conditioning system transform hot air inside the house into the cold air that could make everyone at home comfortable. One of the most well-known types of refrigerants is the Freon. It is so well-known that the words Freon and Refrigerant are quite interchanged and misused by some […]
How Much Does An AC Recharge Cost?
In San Diego, where summers could be intense in recent years, air conditioning has become essential in every home. Apart from ensuring overall comfort, it keeps headaches, possible heat stroke, sensitive skin conditions, as well as other ailments at bay. To get the most out of the air conditioning unit, and the cost of running […]
Is a freon leak dangerous?
The refrigerant is a crucial component in any air conditioning system. It transforms the hot air that the AC absorbs from the house, into the cold air that makes the whole household cool and comfortable. Once the refrigerant leaks from the AC system, homeowners would surely feel the difference. While not every property owner can […]
What to Know if You Have a Home Warranty & An HVAC Problem?
HVAC Home Warranties seem like a good protection plan for homeowners that they avail of it to avoid unplanned repair or replacement expenses. However, not every home warranty meets the needs of homeowners. Usually, this is something that they inherit from a previous homeowner who would like to guarantee the condition of the equipment and […]
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 […]