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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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, let’s look at exactly what refrigerant is and how it works in … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
A couple of questions we get a lot in the summer are, “Why does my air conditioner need more Freon?,” and “What happened to the Freon that was already in it?” These are good questions, and the answers might not … Read More
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, … Read More