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Sweaty Registers- What’s the Deal?

Sweating is an unfortunate part of life. And no one is more familiar with it than folks who live in the Southern States. The moment you step out into the wilds beyond your front door, it's a swamp city with…

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Air Barriers:  An Open Door to Air Comfort

If you’ve ever stepped into a large store, you’ve probably experienced a blast of air coming down on you as you cross the threshold. Sometimes the air is hot, sometimes it’s cold. Sometimes the power ranges from “gentle Spring breeze”…

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Understanding the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV)

Understanding the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (and Why It’s Expensive to Replace)   Occasionally we have to give a customer the bad news that the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) in their heat pump or air conditioner needs to be replaced—and that…

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Important HVAC Moments In Cinema: Toy Story 2

What happens in your home when you’re not looking? Did you hear the scamper of little plastic feet as they sneak by, or is that just your imagination? Maybe the toys in your child's playroom spend their days as toys…

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Tools of the Trade: Ultrasonic HVAC Leak Detectors

What do air conditioning systems, confidential information networks, and inflatable bouncy fun houses all have in common? They all suffer when leaks happen! An HVAC leak happens when pipes and ducts become worn out or are damaged through the course…

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Why Does My Air Conditioner Need More Freon?

  For your convenience you can listen to the article here:   Two questions we often hear from customers are, “Why does my central air conditioner unit need more freon or refrigerant?” and “When will it need more?” To answer these questions,…

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Top Eight Most Common HVAC Problems

We see a wide variety of problems with HVAC systems, but there are a few issues that come up most often. Proper maintenance can help to avoid some of these problems and catch others before they become more costly and…

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Common Home Airflow Issues and Their Simple Solutions

  Airflow issues are among the most common Home, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) problems. Restricted airflow causes your HVAC system to struggle in its effort to consistently deliver the desired home temperature. If you feel like your home has…

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Making That Noise?

  Some air conditioners are loud. Some are quiet. After you’ve lived with an AC unit for a while, you know the normal noise that it makes. If your air conditioner begins making a strange or louder than usual noise,…

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