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What Is an Oil Heater? Oil heaters are a cost-effective and fuel-efficient space heater that works by using electrical current to heat oil within enclosed tubes. The heat in the oil radiates out to the surrounding space, raising the temperature. Unlike kerosene heaters, electric oil heaters do not burn the oil during ordinary operation. Because … [Read More]

Why closing vents seems to make sense If you’re not using a spare bedroom why not close the vent, save money and redirect the heat to the other rooms? Most furnace registers (vents) even have a built-in lever that allows you to adjust the louvres behind the grille, change the direction of the air flow, … [Read More]

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]