It's not uncommon for an air conditioning system to start making unusual noises. You may hear rattles, screeches, thuds, and whistles. These sounds indicate a part is worn or something is loose in the system. While you'll need to call an HVAC contractor, like United Heating Cooling and Plumbing Inc, for a specific diagnosis, there are some simple things you can check yourself. Here's what to do when your air conditioner starts making funny noises.
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As the weather begins to turn colder, your family might look forward to a lot of things, such as building snowmen or celebrating the holidays together. One thing that you might not be looking forward to, however, is paying higher heating costs. Although it's true that you can expect to spend a little bit of extra money in the winter to keep your family nice and cozy, there are ways that you can reduce costs.
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The summer months can be difficult for anyone to endure. Add to that the discomforts of pregnancy and you could be feeling a whole lot worse! Plan ahead for the heat and humidity to make sure that pregnancy "glow" isn't just because you're breaking a sweat!
Air Conditioning is Your Best Friend
Keeping your AC in good repair is a must to escaping the elements in the summer. It will also save you time and money on repairs, so you can focus on getting ready for your new little one.
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Even if there's no major dust or mold buildup in your air ducts, small and out of reach clusters of bacteria in them can still create a putrid smell. Fortunately, if you want to overpower a bad smell and have your air ducts only propagate a good smell, there are many specialized air duct deodorizers out there that come in spray cans.
To make sure your air duct deodorizing job is effective and doesn't lead to more problems, learn to avoid these four pitfalls:
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If you are like many homeowners, you have a conventional central HVAC system. The older systems may not be as energy efficient as newer heating and cooling solutions. This does not mean that you cannot have an efficient HVAC system. With improvements like adding a digital thermostat, improving insulation and adding thermal storage or geothermal heat exchangers, you can have a more efficient heating and cooling system for your home. If you want to have more efficiency for the heating and cooling of your home, here are some improvements that you may want to have done:
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