If it seems like your utility bills are getting higher and higher with every passing year, there could be an issue with your AC system. If you run your air conditioner on a regular basis during the summer, it needs to be regularly maintained. If you don't regularly clean your AC condenser unit, it will require more energy to produce cold air. This article explains a few simple ways to clean your condenser unit.
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Thermostatic expansion valves play an important role in the air conditioning process by regulating the flow of the refrigerant. It ensures that the low-pressure quality of the evaporator coil area is maintained by ensuring that only the required amount of refrigerant enters this area. It also helps prevent liquid slugging -- a potentially compressor-damaging condition that causes the refrigerant to enter the compressor area while still in liquid form.
However, a thermostatic expansion valve is able to perform its role only when it has been properly installed.
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If you want to keep your AC and heater from a place like Nova Air Conditioning & Heating efficient, you need to make sure your ducts and air registers are clean and free of blockages. Ultimately, some basic duct maintenance and regular register cleaning can save you money. Not only can it reduce your heating bills, you can also increase the lifespan of your major HVAC appliances. This article explains the best tools and techniques for DIY duct cleaning.
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When the New Year rolls around, most people make resolutions to take better care of their health or finally achieve personal goals they've been wanting to accomplish for years. Sadly, most people don't keep these resolutions. This year, perhaps it's time for your resolutions to have a different focus: your HVAC system. Taking better care of your HVAC system will increase its lifespan and reduce your need for repairs. And it's a lot easier to stick to these resolutions than to say "
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The first super-hot day of summer is a lot more tolerable when you have air conditioning! But if you don't take the time to properly prepare and care for your AC unit, you may turn the AC on only to find that it doesn't work. Rather than roast away in a 90-degree home, follow these steps this spring to ensure your air conditioning system is ready for summer.
Clean the ducts – or at least the vents.
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