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1. Your AC Is Blowing Warm Air There’s nothing worse than expecting relief from a blast of cold air and getting warm air instead. This is one of the clearest signs that something’s wrong with your air conditioning unit. Warm air could indicate the following problems: First, make sure your thermostat is set to “cool” … [Read More]

How Does Your AC Unit Work? It’s essential to know how your unit operates before determining if the water around your AC unit outside in summer is a problem. Doing so can help you determine if such moisture is part of its normal operations or if it’s a cause for concern.  Most units consist of … [Read More]

Why You Might Want To Set The Temperature A Bit Higher Than Your Refrigerator Thirty-seven degrees is a good cold temperature for your refrigerator. When it’s really hot outside you might be tempted to cool off by climbing into your fridge, but 37 is actually too cold, especially given what you’re wearing in the summer! … [Read More]

1. Schedule two HVAC tune-ups per year Contact a home services company to give your furnace a tune-up in the fall and your air conditioner a tune-up in the spring. This preventative maintenance usually includes a good inspection, cleaning, lubrication and any necessary adjustments. 2. Change the air filter regularly Disposable fiberglass filters should be … [Read More]

Check and Change the Air Filter Open up your furnace, pull out the air filter and check it for dirt and debris. If it’s exceptionally dirty or clogged, your furnace won’t be able to get the air that it needs to function properly, or it could be working extra hard to get that air. Regardless, … [Read More]

Common AC Sounds Modern air conditioning systems make very little noise. Once you notice your unit getting loud, it’s hard to ignore. However, you shouldn’t disregard unusual noises your AC makes, as they may indicate a severe problem. Some loud sounds result from a minor issue, while others signify a major problem. It’s best to … [Read More]