Does your furnace keep shutting off unexpectedly or running in shorter cycles? If so, you might have a problem with your furnace limit switch. Also known as a high limit switch, this small (but critical) component helps keep your home safe by automatically turning down the temperature when your furnace gets too hot. In this…
If you want to improve your indoor air quality, incorporating an air purifier into your home can help eliminate harmful germs from the air you breathe. One such pollutant is mold spores. Mold growth doesn’t have to be obvious within your home for spores to exist in the air. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)…
How much more efficient is a 16 SEER vs. 14 SEER air conditioner, and is it worth the added expense? We sat down with James Clark, HVAC Controls Specialist at Technical Hot & Cold to bring you the best comparison of AC seer ratings, benefits, and costs. One of the most talked about features of…
For space-challenged homeowners, the garage could be valuable, untapped square footage. Converting the garage into a bonus area or using it as a workshop may require a garage air conditioner to keep the space comfortable. Choosing the best garage AC unit calls for a little research into the type of systems available and reliable brands.…
One of the most important components of an air conditioner may be the thermostatic expansion valve, also known as the TXV. However, you will rarely hear about an AC expansion valve unless you’re an HVAC technician or curious about how things work. It’s worth understanding what a thermal expansion valve is and its purpose in…
The hot, humid summer conditions that make you want to crank the air conditioner also create the ideal conditions for thunderstorms. Operating your air conditioner during a thunderstorm can lead to some damage to your unit, so it’s best to shut it down when the weather starts acting up. Luckily, humidity and temperature drops when…
Despite the hot and humid weather that sweeps through the summer months, an AC freezing up is one of the most common reasons the unit stops working properly. Ironically, dealing with ac unit frozen coils likely means there’s no cool air pumping into your home. To remedy your HVAC issue, we’ll walk through what causes…
Though a furnace can stop working at any time in the year, most homeowners do not discover any issues until they turn it on during the fall. Should this happen to you, there are a few things you can do yourself to get your system up and running again. However, if you feel uncomfortable at…
Stepping into a puddle of water near your furnace is often the most obvious symptom of a leaking unit. There are several possible reasons behind your furnace leaking water, a few you may address yourself and others that will require a technician to remedy the problem. To better troubleshoot why your furnace is leaking water,…
When summer heat hits its peak, you need your home central air system to function properly. As outdoor temperatures rise, an AC not cooling your space can create a hot, uncomfortable feeling. There are several possible reasons your air conditioner is working but not cooling your home. We’ll explore the most common AC problems, starting…
