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What Is Black Mold? Black mold, or toxic mold, thrives in moist, humid, and dirty environments. Also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, black mold is a greenish-black substance found in places with high humidity, water damage, leaks, and flooding. Toxic mold thrives on various types of materials, including: Lint Gypsum board Paper Fiberboard Dust Your air … [Read More]

What Causes a Frozen Air Conditioner? If your air conditioner is freezing, that means your outside unit is experiencing a freezing problem and not thawing out. There are several reasons why the external unit freezes. Excess moisture due to airflow reduction is the main culprit, and it can occur for several reasons. Reduced Airflow A … [Read More]

Screeching Noise If your outside AC unit sounds like pieces of metal grinding together, two reasons for the noise could be: Problems with the condenser fan motor. Most outdoor units have an interior fan. If the fan motor has damage, you’re likely to hear loud screeching when running your unit. Damaged compressor. Your AC’s compressor … [Read More]

What Is AC Efficiency? In general, efficiency involves getting the most output from a given input. Therefore, air conditioner efficiency involves removing the most heat with the least amount of energy. This principle applies to smaller and larger units, but each type uses different metrics to assess efficiency. For example, room units might use an … [Read More]

What Are AC Covers? Before we can answer the question of “should I cover my AC unit in the summer?” it’s essential to explain what an AC cover is. These covers are available in different types, some of which cover the entire AC unit, while others only cover the top intake portion. Ultimately, anything that … [Read More]

1. Call in an HVAC service tech once a year If you want your air conditioner to keep your house cool for many summers to come, the best thing you can do is have an HVAC service tech test the unit every spring, clean and adjust it. They are best equipped to go over everything … [Read More]