Even if only one half of your central air conditioner needs replacement now, it’s always advisable to replace indoor and outdoor units together. The indoor evaporator coil and outdoor condenser coil are designed to be a matched set. There are good reasons to replace indoor and outdoor A/C units at the same time and bad things that can happen if you don’t. Continue reading “Why Indoor and Outdoor A/C Units Should Be Replaced at the Same Time” »
Archives: August 2015
When Performing A/C Maintenance, Here’s What Your HVAC Pro Should Check
A/C maintenance is an essential part of the spring home maintenance that keeps your Southwest Oklahoma home cool and your A/C operating efficiently. If you skipped A/C maintenance last season, there’s no better time than the present to bring in your HVAC pro for a system tune-up. The following steps outline what your HVAC pro should check. Continue reading “When Performing A/C Maintenance, Here’s What Your HVAC Pro Should Check” »
Learn What Causes a Wet Air Filter and Tips to Prevent It
The air filter is a vital part of the HVAC system. It protects components from dirt and debris that can cause damage. The filter also drives cooling and heating performance if it is regularly changed, fits properly and remains dry. If you notice that you have a wet air filter, it may actually be a sign of a more substantial problem in the HVAC system. Continue reading “Learn What Causes a Wet Air Filter and Tips to Prevent It” »
The Risk of Ignoring Routine HVAC Maintenance for Your Oklahoma Home
Not getting routine HVAC maintenance is not only false economy, it can reduce your household comfort level, degrade indoor air quality and even affect your warranty coverage. Today’s cooling and heating systems require professional preventive maintenance on a yearly basis. Continue reading “The Risk of Ignoring Routine HVAC Maintenance for Your Oklahoma Home” »
Reasons for Choosing HVAC Products Bearing the Energy Star Logo
When faced with making major purchases, smart consumers know to research the products they’re considering for price, efficiency and durability. For HVAC equipment, the most frequently used resource for that information is the Energy Star logo. Continue reading “Reasons for Choosing HVAC Products Bearing the Energy Star Logo” »
Learn the Advantages of Choosing a Heat Pump
When you need to replace your current HVAC system, consider the advantages of choosing a heat pump. Heat pumps and air conditioners both cool homes, but when you opt for a heat pump, you also get an appliance that’s capable of heating as well. Continue reading “Learn the Advantages of Choosing a Heat Pump” »
Evaporator Coil Troubleshooting: What to Do When It’s Frozen
The evaporator coil carries the chilled refrigerant that’s responsible for removing the heat from your home in order to provide cooling. Normally, it works as it should, but periodically, you may find you need tips for troubleshooting a frozen evaporator coil to restore it to full functionality. Continue reading “Evaporator Coil Troubleshooting: What to Do When It’s Frozen” »
What Is a Home Energy Rating?
If you want to address inefficiencies that are negatively impacting your household energy consumption and costs, a home energy rating can help. An energy rating thoroughly evaluates your home’s energy performance and offers targeted solutions to improve overall efficiency. Continue reading “What Is a Home Energy Rating?” »
Great Reasons to Consider a Variable-Speed Air Handler for Your A/C Upgrade
When an aging A/C is seriously acting up, whether it’s condensate drain problems, failing electrical components or a grinding air handler motor, it’s time to shop around for a new system. New cooling systems deliver superior efficiency and comfort than older models, and variable-speed technology plays an essential role in the efficiency of newer A/Cs. If you’re shopping for an air conditioning replacement, make sure it has a variable-speed air handler. Continue reading “Great Reasons to Consider a Variable-Speed Air Handler for Your A/C Upgrade” »
Setting Your Thermostat: Fan On or Auto?
When setting your thermostat, you’ll have to decide between leaving your fan in the “on” position or setting it to “auto” mode. Most thermostats have separate controls for the air conditioner and fan. The air conditioner cools the air while the fan just moves it. You can set the temperature on the thermostat and then adjust the fan to “auto” or “on.” Continue reading “Setting Your Thermostat: Fan On or Auto?” »