The air conditioner (AC) plugs into a circuit breaker that cuts off the electrical supply to the AC in case of a fault. Numerous faults can trip the circuit breaker, but you can classify most of them under the following two categories.
1. Short Circuits
An electrical short circuit occurs if electrical current flows through an unintended path. A short circuit is dangerous since it can cause an electrical fire, electrocution, or damage electrical components.
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The heat exchanger is the chamber inside of a gas furnace where combustion takes place. Under normal circumstances, the heat exchanger transfers heat from burning fuel into the air around it, and then expels waste gas through the furnace flue.
Overheating, corrosion, and advanced age can all cause a furnace heat exchanger to crack. A furnace with a cracked heat exchanger is unsafe to operate because it may leak toxic gasses into your home's breathable air.
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If you have an older furnace, you may still have a model that relies on a pilot light for ignition. Manufacturers have entirely phased out pilot light ignition from modern furnaces, but many homes still use older models with these systems. Efficiency is the primary disadvantage of pilot lights; these systems are otherwise fairly reliable and easy to understand.
Of course, the relative inefficiency of pilot lights is no reason to stop using an otherwise operational furnace, so you're probably looking for solutions if your light won't stay out.
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What would happen if you failed to maintain or service your HVAC system? Well, nothing good comes out of negligence. HVAC services are crucial, and you should never take them for granted. Here are the consequences of taking HVAC maintenance lightly.
Low Air Quality
The air quality will be a massive problem if you haven't been servicing your HVAC system. Expect the quality to deteriorate as time goes by. This can be attributed to the dust, pollen, and pet dander accumulating in the ductwork.
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A quality air conditioner can serve you for many years with minimal maintenance. As such, it is hard to tell when you need to start looking for another one. But before your AC completely gives up, it will show some warning signs that it is dying. While some signs may be obvious, others may be hard to note. This article will look at four of the most obvious signs you need a new AC.
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