There are a lot of important appliances in your home, but one of the most influential is the AC unit. It delivers cold air on command and eventually, you may be required to replace it. If you're in this situation, then do your best to avoid these common mistakes.
Getting the Wrong Size
Some homeowners don't really put much thought into the size of their new unit and then run into one of two issues.
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Want to know a great reason to keep your heating system in good shape, other than for just heating? Mildew and mold control. While a number of qualities contribute to mildew and mold growth, two qualities, the interior temperature of your home and the humidity level inside your home, are extremely important in controlling mildew and mold. A properly working heater contributes greatly to a healthier environment in the home because controlling the environment that mildew and mold grow in reduces the chances that any allergies will be aggravated.
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If you're thinking about how you can keep your home at its best, you should look no further than how you take care of your AC. When you neglect your air conditioner, it can leave you with more problems than you bargained for. Not only does it leave your house open to damage, but it can also leave you open to heat exhaustion, dehydration, and other problems when you're unprotected during the summer.
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When cold weather hits, homeowners count on their heating to kick in. Most of the time it does, and it does so with efficiency. However, your heating system's operation depends on a regular system of maintenance. The items on a maintenance checklist aren't too difficult to complete, but they'll go a long way toward extending the life of your heating system.
Keep reading for five essential heating system maintenance tasks.
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In central heating and air systems, the evaporator coils are often installed above the furnace blower. These coils are responsible for cooling the air that is blown over them when you turn on your air conditioner. Because the coils get so cold, moisture in the air around them will condense onto the coils.
The condensate drain pan is found directly below the evaporator coils. The pan collects condensation that drips off and routes it through a drain line out of your home.
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