Dust and mold particles usually reduce a home's air quality. When they find their way into an air conditioning system, they can also interfere with the performance of the system. To ensure that the air that an air conditioning system dumps into a home is impurity-free and to guarantee an efficient air conditioning process, manufacturers usually fit air conditioning systems with air filters. These devices usually work by trapping dust and mold particles, keeping them off both air conditioner parts and the home.
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Every homeowner should know how to detect problems with their heating unit. The heater plays an important role in the house, and if you don't detect problems early it will not only cause problems with the temperature in the house, but it can also endanger everyone in the house. This is why you should be checking your heater often and getting it serviced as needed. Here are some things you should know.
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The contactor is an electrical switch in the condensing unit of your central air conditioner. The switch controls the electrical signal traveling between your indoor thermostat and that outdoor condensing unit. If the contactor is open, the unit knows to keep providing cooling services to your home while a closed contactor says to shut down shop.
A malfunctioning contactor can keep your air conditioner from turning on at all or keep the unit running well past the cooling level you desired.
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In the midst of summer, you may find yourself running your air conditioner very often, which can rack up a huge electricity bill. However, there are ways that you can reduce your cooling needs to make the most of your cool air. Here are some proven ways to reduce your AC bill.
Get an Inspection
The first thing to do is to get an inspection of your HVAC and AC systems to root out any problems.
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One of the best alternatives to traditional heating methods is radiant heating. A radiant heating system is a bit different from a traditional forced-air heating system because it does not utilize a furnace. Instead, this system uses either electric panels or water pipes located underneath the floors and within the walls of the house.
A radiant heating system that uses water pipes will typically utilize hot water from a boiler to heat up the walls and floors, which in turn heat up the house.
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