Over time, dust, dirt and debris that somehow make it past your air conditioner's air filter can end up on the evaporator coil. Once the coil is clogged full of debris, your A/C may work poorly or stop working at all. To keep this from happening, you'll want to keep a close eye on your evaporator coil and have it cleaned whenever necessary. There are plenty of options for cleaning your A/C system's evaporator coil.
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After a long season of short days and chilly nights, you may be looking forward to nothing more than playing sports and relaxing outdoors while soaking up the sun. However, few events can kill this excitement for hot weather more quickly than turning on your air conditioner to find that it no longer functions. In addition to testing out your air conditioner unit well before hot weather hits, there are a few things you can do to minimize the risk that your a/c will fail at an inopportune time.
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A central air conditioning unit contains many important parts, including the evaporator coils, which are located inside the indoor part of your system. If these coils are not working properly, you may experience problems with your air conditioning system. Here are three things you should know about the evaporator coils in your AC system.
The Purpose of the Coils
The evaporator coils are typically located behind a panel or door on your AC system.
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If you are looking for ways to reduce your environmental impact, you have probably heard that a geothermal heat pump can greatly reduce the energy usage in your home. However, without any understanding of how these systems work, it can be difficult to determine whether or not this system will work well in your home.
Underground Temperatures
When people think on geothermal energy, they think of the electricity that can be produced by using an underground hotspot to boil water.
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Although possibly the most common cause of a slow moving or backed up drain is a clogged pipe, the problem can also be the result of blocked plumbing vent. This vent sits on top of the roof of your home and circulates air into the pipes to prevent them from vacuum sealing closed in a way similar to what happens when you cover one end of a full straw when water flows through.
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