In the dead of winter, the last thing any homeowner wants to deal with is a furnace that stops working entirely. Unfortunately, this happens all too often, and it usually tends to happen on the most frigid days of the year. For this reason, all homeowners should know the proper steps to take if their furnace stops working in the middle of winter. By doing so, you can keep as warm as possible, get the repair done in a timely manner, and protect your home from further damage.
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There is something that is very nice about walking into a nice cool house on a hot summer day. Your air conditioning system is the only way that this is even possible. Air conditioning is not only a nice comfort, but in many ways it is a health risk not to have air conditioning. If you are not cooled off, then you will have to deal with sweating and remembering to drink enough fluids.
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Clean air within the home is important to your health and quality of life. There are several steps you can take to help ensure that the air remains clean in your home. The good news is that these steps will also improve the operation and efficiency of your air conditioner.
Tip #1: Upgrade your filter
Every AC unit has a filter. Many people simply buy a pack of several disposable filters and change them out a couple of times a year.
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The key to keeping your HVAC system running well is making sure your furnace is regularly serviced and in good working order. Some people will invest in a new furnace in order to increase the efficiency of their system. This is a smart investment, but it might be unnecessary. Many furnace problems are easily fixable. Even if you don't want to call in an HVAC professional, you can probably prevent some of these problems yourself by doing some regular maintenance.
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If this is your first home with central air conditioning, you may find that well-meaning friends and family offer you a lot of advice about how to care for it. Unfortunately, some of that advice may actually fall under some of the most common myths and misconceptions about these units. Here's a look at some of the advice you might hear and the truth you should know.
"You can use any kind of refrigerant in your central air conditioner.
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