Has your central heater been taking longer to warm up your home than usual and it is causing energy bills to rise? If you invested in a repair but the heating system became problematic shortly after, the problem might be that the system needs to be replaced rather than repaired. Depending on the overall age of the system and the types of repairs that were performed in the past, you might only need to get a few new parts installed.
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You require a working heater when trying to brave the cold season. Since winter comes only once a year, it is common for homeowners to forget about maintaining their heating units for the rest of the year. Consequently, many people end up with heating emergencies that are preventable in the middle of the cold season. By learning about the common reasons why your heating unit might fail to turn on, you can figure out how to make it work for you.
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You have probably grown up hearing them all around you. There are several myths and misinformation around air conditioning, some of which you wouldn't give a second thought to until you realize that they are costing you money.
It's never too late to unlearn anything, and here are a few things about air conditioning units you will want to rethink going forward.
1. Bigger Is Better
Get it wrong with sizing your air conditioning unit, and you will end up dealing with serious problems.
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If you've noticed a musty odor in your home recently, and it seems to be coming from around your air handler equipment, check your floor and wall for water damage. It's possible for condensation to back up and run on the floor near the air handler. If that goes on long enough, the floor, wall, and anything that gets wet could get moldy and have water damage. If the floor feels soggy or saggy, it's probably damaged and the mold might be hidden under the floor or behind a wall.
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Are you seeing an unexplained rise in your power bills? The air conditioner could be to blame. As one of the biggest appliances in a home, a malfunctioning AC can raise the energy bill. The AC has several power-consuming components, including motors and fans, that help air circulation. Aging and worn-out components are the main causes of AC problems. However, clogs and leakages also cause inefficiencies in airflow, which lowers system inefficiencies.
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