The cost of running an air conditioning system for a large portion of the year can really add up. And setting the thermostat inefficiently certainly doesn’t help to keep that spending under control. If you have a programmable thermostat, it’s easy to keep costs to a minimum, as long as you know how to use it.
Most people have heard before that an important part of AC maintenance is cleaning or replacing the air filter. But did you know that cleaning the coils of your air conditioner or heat pump is just as important a task? While you may not need to do it so often, the coils that are part of the outside portion of your system can collect dust and dirt rather easily due to their exposure to the elements.
“Variable speed” is a term that is relatively new to HVAC. Older air conditioning and heating systems did not have the ability to efficiently control fan speed in quite the same way as today’s variable speed heat pumps do.
Clean, breathable air is something that all of us should have access to in our own homes. Unfortunately, this is not guaranteed, even if you have an air filter in your HVAC (heating and air conditioning) system.
A heat pump is the perfect comfort system for many homes in our area. Yet, so few people know about these systems, and that they make excellent replacements for aging air conditioners.
Any HVAC technician will encourage you to change the filter in your heating and air conditioning systems each and every month. But just as important as cleaning or changing the filter is schedule maintenance with a trained professional.
A heat pump is a unique piece of equipment because the same components are used to cool down a home as are used to heat it. These systems use the air around them to absorb and release heat, and they are a fantastic choice in places such as Florida where extreme weather is not much of a concern.
The air filter in your air conditioning system is fairly easy to change. Usually, the filter is located behind a return grille in a central location in the home. In some cases, you need to look on the blower unit itself.
The larger systems in your home—like your air conditioner and heater—require a high level of expertise to service and install, which is why you trust professionals to take care of them for you. But what if your air conditioning technician doesn’t seem to be selling you the services you need?
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