You’ve decided to invest in an air conditioning unit for your home, and now you’re faced with several decisions – one of which is which compressor speed to choose. To make the most informed decision, it’s important to understand the difference between the three most common compressors: single-stage, 2-stage, and variable-speed. Let’s break it down.
A tripped circuit breaker is not something to take lightly. Although tripped breakers typically occur in homes running multiple appliances, circuit breaker tripping is caused by a surge of electricity, also known as overcurrent. When you flip a breaker back to the on position without addressing the problem, you run the risk of damage to
It’s the middle of summer, and you’re probably relying on your central AC unit to keep you cool. But how often do you need to have the refrigerant charged? Is there a set schedule for this, or does it vary depending on how often the unit is used? In this article, we’ll discuss how often
Before investing in a new air central air condition system, the first question you may be wondering is, “How much will it cost?” If you search online for a price, you’ll see quite a wide range of numbers based on national averages. If you don’t find that range helpful, we don’t blame you. The cost
An air conditioner is a very important appliance in the summertime, but it can be a major inconvenience when it starts leaking water inside your house. To avoid extensive water damage and the risk of electric shock, turn off your air conditioner. Next, call an HVAC contractor like DeZiel Heating & AC. In this article,
If you’ve turned on your AC unit recently and smelled something burning, you may be wondering what’s happening. Luckily, this is a fairly common thing, and somewhat easy to diagnose. Here are three reasons: There is a fire in your home, and the unit is circulating air from where the fire is. Your heater is
It’s a hot summer day, and you notice that your air conditioner isn’t cooling the house down as well as it should. You investigate a bit, to see what’s wrong, and discover that the AC’s indoor evaporator is completely frozen. Your first question might be: Why is my air conditioner frozen on the inside? There
As summer slips away and the colder months approach, you’ll want to shut down the appliances that made you comfortable all season. Your central air conditioner is one such appliance. When you prepare it to survive the winter, it will be ready to go again when the summer months arrive. DeZiel Heating & AC, a
No homeowner wants to deal with a broken air conditioner, especially in the middle of a heat wave. But what do you do when your AC unit stops working? Should you repair or replace it? There are a few things to consider before making a decision, including the age and efficiency of your unit, the
Like the rest of us, you don’t want to be in a situation where you have to choose between repairing your old air conditioner or buying a new one. Although a new system will cost more, it requires less maintenance and is more energy efficient. As a result, it is less expensive to operate over
