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The HVAC system components inside your home’s comfort system work together to keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. HVAC systems in this region either combine a gas furnace with a central air conditioner, called a gas pack, or use heat pumps. The indoor air handler houses the furnace and an evaporator coil. The outdoor compressor contains many of the parts required for cooling, and in the case of a heat pump, for heat extraction […]
If you’re like most homeowners, you think of your air conditioner and furnace as independent pieces of equipment. The truth is that these main HVAC components and many others are all part of one integrated comfort system that’s in place to regulate temperature, humidity and air quality in your home. Here are some of the key system components and how they work together: Thermostat Your thermostat is control-central for all the heating and cooling functions of the HVAC system. Using […]
Hiring a NATE contractor provides you with the kind of confidence you need when dealing with HVAC repairs. Rather than taking a chance on an inexperienced repair technician, you can save yourself time and money by working with a contractor who employs NATE-certified professionals. The NATE (North American Technician Excellence) program was created as a nonprofit industry-regulation program that offers professionals the ability to earn advanced certifications that go above and beyond regular state licensure. Working with a NATE contractor […]
Your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems are perhaps the most valuable and important investments under your roof. If you’re installing or repairing anything from a carbon-monoxide (CO) detector to a water heater or a high-efficiency heat pump, use these tips for choosing a heating and cooling contractor with whom you’ll be happy to do business for many years. Detail the job that you need done The first step is to write down what your current project, for which you’re hiring […]