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What Is My Air Conditioner’s Evaporator Coil?

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  When reading up about your air conditioner, you’re likely to come across words that sound like something out a science fiction movie. One of those odd terms that surfaces the most is the “evaporator coil.” You get the feeling that it’s important because Google is telling you that it’s expensive to replace--but what exactly is it, and what does it do? Below, we’ll explain what your air conditioner’s evaporator coil is and what role it plays in the cooling process. What Does the Evaporator Coil Do? Your home contains heat and moisture. When you run your air conditioner, you’ll notice that your home not only feels cooler, but it also feels less humid. The evaporator coil in your air conditioning system is the component that removes heat and moisture from the air. Essentially, the evaporator coil is where your cold air comes from. What Does the Evaporator Coil Look Like? Even though it's referred to as the evaporator coil (singular), this component is made of a bunch of metal coils r...

Why your AC is not Blowing Cold Air : 6 Reasons this Might be Happening

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  It’s the middle of summer in Florida, and no one wants to be stuck in a hot musty house. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it can be a health risk for you, your family, and any pets you may have in the home. Here are some things you can check to try and get your AC running cold air again. Check Your Thermostat Setting First, make sure no one has increased your thermostat temperature. If nothing is changed in the temperature, next check that the thermostat is set to auto or cool instead of heat. Sometimes, you might want to try setting it to ON instead of Auto in case your home is registering as cooler than it actually is. Refrigerant Leak Your AC’s refrigerant is what keeps the air cool and absorbs the heat. Therefore, if there is a leak there will be a decrease in cool air. Below are a few ways to identify a refrigerant leak: The home feels warm and humid Your AC is making a hissing noise There is icy frost that is building up on your air conditioner Your ele...

Why Does it Sound Like Water is Running From My AC?

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  Life without air conditioning can be pretty unbearable in our hot Texas climate. When something seems to be going wrong with your unit, it’s natural to feel panicked. If your unit sounds like it’s dripping water, we’ve got the answers (and solutions) for you:   Is There Water in My Air Conditioning Unit? Your air conditioner takes in warm air from your home and blows it over an evaporator coil which contains refrigerant. As the liquid circulates and absorbs heat, condensation will begin to form. If you’ve ever noticed water droplets on a cold glass during a hot summer day, you know what we’re talking about. This moisture collects on your unit’s coils and runs down into the drain pan. Finally, the water flows through the condensation line which drains outside of your home. So, if your AC is working properly, this water should drain and not hang around in your unit, and you shouldn't hear any dripping noises.   When You Have a Problem If you hear splashing around your hou...

Things To Know Before Turning Your AC Back On For Summer

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  The first blast of cool air from your air conditioning unit is a refreshing introduction to the spring and summer seasons, but without AC that is operating properly, the transition into the warmer months can become uncomfortable.  Knowing when to call a professional is important, especially when your air conditioning unit is showing signs of a potential problem after winter. Homeowners should know how to protect their unit during the idle months and what to look for when turning it back on for the spring to make sure that they are getting the most out of their unit. Here are just a few tips to give you and your AC unit a head start on the summer and keep your home cool in the Vegas heat. WHAT CAN I DO FOR WINTER MAINTENANCE? Keep the Condenser Clean Basic cleaning of your outdoor condenser consists of removing the top of the unit and using a garden hose to spray the dust from inside out. Dust gets sucked into the unit from the outside, so it’s crucial to...

Grading Your Air Conditioner This Year

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Even though this year has seemed crazy to say the least, schools are still in the process of reopening, and grading season has begun. Report cards are necessary for making sure your kids do as well as they should in school, so why not use the same system for your air conditioner? Grading air conditioners year after year is a great method to understand the condition of the system and see how well it’s fairing. If you’re starting to encounter troubles that give is a poor or unsatisfactory grade, then you might be nearing time to replace the system. AC maintenance in Miami, FL is also a great way to ensure that your air conditioner keeps up with its workload and receives a good grade year after year. Regardless of whether you need maintenance, repairs, or replacement, our team can be the one to help. A: Perfect If your air conditioner is doing well with no hitches, hiccups, repair needs, high energy bills, or anything of the like, then go ahead and give it an A! Honestly, many air condit...

Getting Your Air Conditioning and Heating Repairs Done Correctly

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  If you live in Hialeah, FL, you understand just how important your AC unit is not only to your comfort level but also how impossible it can be to spend an entire day without at least one working AC system in your house or office. Unfortunately like many mechanical equipment such as furnaces and air conditioning units that require regular maintenance, your AC system also needs AC repair from time to time. This might come as a total surprise for some who live in Florida but the reality is that all air conditioners and refrigerators are going to need repair at one point or another. Here's what you need to know about when and how to get your AC fixed. It's hard to say whether or not your AC repair is quality repair work because sometimes people make common mistakes while making repairs to their AC systems. One of the biggest mistakes that people make while doing repairs to their AC's is they don't always refer to the manufacturer's manual. You should always refer to...

Getting a New Air Conditioner in Miami

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  When you want to make sure that you and your family are comfortable during the summer, the best solution is to invest in an ac replacement in Miami. But an air conditioning unit is not just a necessity in any home, especially in Florida. If your unit is already broken, you still have the option of an ac repair, but then a later stage comes when a replacement is really needed. The question now is, what sort of a repair do you need? This article will help you decide whether you need a new AC or ac maintenance. You may feel that the job of an ac repair is the same as ac maintenance. On the contrary, these two are completely different in the sense that the first task of a replacement AC is actually maintenance. With air conditioning maintenance, the main purpose is to ensure that everything is working properly, including the filter, ducts, etc., so that your air conditioning works efficiently. While the tasks of a repair are entirely different from that of a replacement, there ar...