Air conditioning is a complex technology that applies the physical law of phase conversion to keep people cool and comfortable. AC units rely on a chemical compound known as refrigerant. This refrigerant changes from a liquid to a gas and then back into a liquid as it cycles through the various AC components. In the...
HVACJune 10, 2019by daveTop Signs Your AC Needs a Tune-Up
The air conditioner is responsible for maintaining a cool and comfortable setting during the warmer months of the year. Like all appliances, it requires proper maintenance and care to ensure that it can continue to operate efficiently and have a longer lifespan. Here are a few important signs that your AC needs a tune-up to...
Static electricity is one of those annoyances to which you may have reluctantly become resigned. This is the source of sparks, fly-away hair and minor shocks. It’s caused by friction and promoted by dry conditions. Some of the things you can do to reduce or eliminate the problem require a small investment, but others only...
HeatingJanuary 22, 2019by daveCan Furnace Filters be Recycled?
Do you have piles of old furnace filters taking up space in your garage because you’re not sure what to do with them? If you replace your furnace filters as often as you should, this means you go through at least four filters per year. This begs the question: Can you recycle your furnace filters?...