Tag Archives: air conditioner

What to Look For When Choosing an Air Conditioner Replacement

When you’re facing a major home improvement, it’s natural to be a little nervous about the expense, but the net result is usually well worth the outlay. If you’re looking

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Warm Weather’s Coming, So Tackle Do-It-Yourself A/C Maintenance Now

With warmer weather right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about getting your air conditioner in shape for the coming cooling season.

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Air Conditioning Terms That It Pays To Know

Whether you need service, repair or maintenance, knowing a few basic air conditioning terms will go a long way toward helping you communicate with your HVAC technician and better understand

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Home Insulation And Ventilation: Your Prescription For An Attic That’s Running A Temp

Did you know that your attic can significantly raise the temperature of your whole house in hot weather? Allowing the attic to run a high temperature is like throwing money

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Your Noisy A/C: What It’s Trying To Tell You

Unlike people, an air conditioner generally doesn’t have a bad day, vent awhile and then get over it. If your A/C has started getting noisy, it’s trying to tell you

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Keeping Your Cooling System’s Drip Pan Free Of Mold

Mold is something you never want to spot growing in your home. You’re probably on the lookout for it in your bathrooms, in the basement or anywhere else where moisture

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Is Refrigerant Huffing To Blame For Your System’s Dip In Efficiency?

If you’re experiencing a dip in your air conditioner’s efficiency, you may suspect a refrigerant leak. But the problem might not be a leak — it could be theft. You

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Control Spring Allergies With 7 Tips

The sniffling and sneezing that result from spring allergies aren’t caused only by what’s outside. Spring allergies are aggravated by allergens that have made their way inside your home, too.

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Why An Air Conditioner Tune-Up Is A Must-Have Spring Service

Summer heat gives air conditioners in Greater Sacramento homes a real workout. Because your cooling system works so hard for so long, it is important to schedule an air conditioner

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Are Your Energy Savings Bleak? Have You Tried Sealing Ductwork?

If you have been trying to conserve energy but haven’t seen a noticeable improvement in your monthly power bills, it could be because your heating system has leaky ductwork. Unsealed

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