Your furnace needs an air handler to circulate the warm air through the ducts and your home. The air handler contains a blower and motor that work hard every time your furnace kicks on. Because the parts are in nearly constant use, problems can develop inside the air handler that affect how well the furnace can heat your home. Here are some things that can go wrong with the air handler and the furnace repairs you might need.
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If your old AC is constantly running, needs repairs every summer, and raises your energy costs during the winter months, replacing it now is a good decision. Today, there are many options for more efficient AC designs that will help with energy efficiency, as well as reduce wear that leads to higher maintenance and repair costs. The following AC installation options are some of the designs you may want to consider to update your home before the heatwaves next summer:
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Corrosion can cause your air conditioner (AC) to malfunction and even lead to the AC's premature failure. Below is an overview of corrosion problems in ACs.
Causes
Various things can cause corrosion to different AC parts, but the following are some of the most common causes of AC corrosion.
Moisture Exposure
Corrosion occurs when metal reacts with oxygen, usually in the presence of water. Therefore, exposure to water, in all its various forms, increases the risk of corrosion to the AC.
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Your home's air conditioning system is an essential part of keeping your home comfortable during the hot summer months. While most air conditioners will run between 15 and 20 years before replacement is needed, regular care and maintenance will ensure that it runs as well as possible for as long as possible. Air conditioning services are important for keeping your system cooling as effectively as possible. Here's what you need to know about air conditioning services.
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If you are experiencing heating problems, the thermostat is one of the first places to check for a malfunction. Below are some of the thermostat issues that can create heating problems.
Dead Batteries
The thermostat requires electricity to operate. The electrical power can either come from the batteries or from the main electrical supply. Therefore, if your thermostat operates on batteries, it might malfunction if the batteries are dead. For example, a thermostat with dead batteries might fail to keep its settings or programs.
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