When the temperatures outside drop to below freezing temperatures, your furnace works hard to help keep your home warm. However, using your furnace more means that there is a greater chance of the appliance breaking down. Here are some furnace issues you can run into this winter.
Frequent Cycling
Furnace short cycling is when the unit turns on and off frequently, rather than run continuously to heat your home. Short cycling puts a lot of stress on the motor and can lead to it breaking down prematurely.
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Your HVAC unit has several moving parts such as the belts, motors, and electronics that allow the system to chill and heat your air. Any of these things can go wrong and cause your HVAC to malfunction although regular maintenance can help prevent such breakdowns. Other times, simple leaks and clogs can be to blame for a failure to control the climate in your home. Here's a look at how leaks and clogs affect the three main components of a central HVAC unit.
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As a homeowner, it can be challenging to keep up with what your central air conditioner needs. If your system seems to be malfunctioning, you should familiarize yourself with the most common reasons for problems before contacting a technician so that you know what kind of a repair to expect. Here are some of the most frequent air conditioner failures and issues that you might be dealing with.
Compressor Fan Failures
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Soon, winter weather will be here and your heating is going to be on and using a lot of energy to keep you warm. If you are considering alternatives to a more efficient heating system, radiant heating will give you the options you were looking for. Boilers can be powered by different alternative energy resources, such as biomass and geothermal. Here are some of the alternative energy solutions that you will want to consider for a more efficient heating system to keep you warm this winter:
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Obviously, if your air conditioner is blowing out hot air, you will want to know why so that you can fix it. This means that your home is not being cooled and is probably working too hard, which means your electricity bills are going to be higher. To avoid these situations, you should know these four reasons why your AC may be blowing out hot air so that you check and correct it:
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