Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Is Freezing

December 14, 2023

You want to be able to depend on your HVAC system, and especially your air conditioner, any time of the day. Summers in Festus, MO can be very warm. The last thing you want is to turn on your air conditioner and find yourself in the heat because your air conditioner has frozen up. What Does It Mean for an Air Conditioner to Freeze? A frozen air conditioner is a more serious problem than most people think. If your air conditioner is covered in a thin layer of ice, it is considered to be frozen up.

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The Complete Guide to Variable-Capacity Central AC

September 19, 2023

For many people, the distinctions between AC units and the technologies they employ may not be immediately evident, including what factors contribute to their efficiency levels. In today’s air conditioning market, the most efficient models are those utilizing variable-capacity technology. This guide aims to clarify how air conditioners function, what a variable-capacity system entails, the advantages it presents, and additional factors to keep in mind. How Single-Stage AC Works The standard air conditioner is known as a single-stage system. What this means is that the unit is either on or off, there are no settings for

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Why Your AC Is Making Noises

August 9, 2023

Since you rely on your air conditioning unit to shield you from the hot summer heat, it can be quite concerning when you hear unfamiliar or loud noises from your AC. Noise isn’t necessarily uncommon in an AC system when it’s first turned on or when the thermostat is adjusted. Too much noise, however, could signal that you’ve got a problem with your unit or it might be nearing the end of its lifespan. Ignoring the noises could allow problems to worsen or even lead to a breakdown requiring an AC repair down the line. Minor

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Central or Ductless AC Spring Cleaning Checklist

May 15, 2023

Now that spring has arrived in Festus, it’s time to get ready for the warm weather months that are ahead. While spring cleaning may be something that you’re planning to get started with, your air conditioner may not be something you’ve considered adding to the list. Use this checklist to keep you on track with what you should consider as part of your spring cleaning routine for your central or ductless AC equipment. 1. Change Your Air Filter Keeping your air filter clean is critical if you want to keep your air conditioner running efficiently. This

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6 Causes and Solutions of HVAC Short Cycling

April 11, 2023

Whether you’re trying to run your heating or air conditioning equipment, your system may be short cycling if it seems like you’re constantly hearing it turn on and off. The average heating and cooling cycle is anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes. Short cycling is when the system terminates the heating or cooling cycle prematurely, failing to make your home feel comfortable in an efficient amount of time. Short cycling is more than just a mere inconvenience. Short cycling leads to increased heating and cooling expenses. It also places tremendous wear and tear on your equipment. Consider

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Evaporative Cooling: All the Information You Need to Know

March 20, 2023

Evaporative cooling is a technique that uses evaporation’s capacity as a natural heat sink. Evaporative cooling may be direct or indirect. During direct evaporative cooling, the air’s water content increases due to being close to the evaporated water. Indirect evaporative cooling involves evaporation inside a heat exchanger, leaving the air’s water content unaffected. How Evaporative Cooling Systems Operate The core of the evaporative cooling system is the cooling pad, where the water evaporates and the air travels through to be cooled. Fluted cellulose sheets are bonded together to create cooling pads. The material is treated

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5 Solid Reasons to Upgrade the Window ACs in Your Missouri Home

September 20, 2022

Even using a single window air conditioner can cost a veritable fortune. If you have several window ACs in your Festus, Missouri home, now is the time to upgrade to a safer and far more efficient cooling solution. Lacking HVAC air ducts doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy moderate temperatures and consistent indoor comfort. With ductless mini-split cooling systems, homeowners everywhere can enjoy the same whole-house service that central AC systems provide. Following are five reasons why you should consider making this important home improvement now. 1. You’ll Sleep Better at Night Lying in a hot,

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Solved! Can I Replace My AC Capacitor?

August 18, 2022

Summers around Festus can get hot and you depend on your air conditioner to keep your family cool. However, there are little-known components, like the AC capacitor, which interrupt your AC’s job when it fails. Discover what an AC capacitor is, why it goes bad, and whether you should try to replace it yourself. What Is an AC Capacitor? To begin, it’s important to understand what a capacitor is and the job it performs. A capacitor is a common electrical component in many appliances, including your air conditioner. A capacitor holds an electrical charge that’s called

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Why You Should Upgrade Your Old R22 AC Unit

July 15, 2022

Commonly used in air conditioners manufactured before 2010, R22 refrigerant has been illegal to produce or import in the U.S. since January 1, 2020. Although the EPA banned R22 from being made or sold in the U.S. in 2020, it did not ban consumers from continuing to use their R22 AC units. Instead, the EPA warned consumers with R22 units that the cost of replacing R22 refrigerant in their ACs would significantly increase as stockpiles of R22 shrunk. In other words, the less R22 available, the more expensive it would be to service a pre-2010 cooling system.

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Can Air Conditioning Cause Pollution?

June 20, 2022

It’s important to consider our impact on the world around us, and sometimes that means recycling, reusing, and reducing the amount of pollution we create. You might not think about how much pollution your air conditioning or heating system creates or how much energy it uses. However, if your system is older or isn’t working properly, it could be producing more air pollution than you think. Air Conditioning Systems and Electricity Usage Air conditioning systems create air pollution in two ways. First, because they must run for so long and turn on and off frequently, air

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