Air conditioning installation is a process extending far beyond the mounting of an air conditioner. A complete installation requires assessing electrical capabilities and needs as well as making a plan for ductwork to effectively distribute air through the home. First-time installations in an existing home can also require additional upgrades and alterations necessitating plumbing adjustments and carpentry work. When preparing for an HVAC project in a new build or an upgrade in an existing home, consider a few important questions before reaching out to a contractor for quotes.
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Sometimes, the questions you come up with as a homeowner are not ones you ever expected you'd have to ask. For instance, after you turn the heat on for the first time in a while, you might find yourself asking if your furnace should smell. Unfortunately, this is not a yes or no question. In some cases, an odor from your furnace may be pretty normal, even if it is not ideal.
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When you turn on your air conditioner, you expect cool air to come out. When that air is not cool, or when it doesn't arrive at all, you need to get that air conditioner repaired as soon as you can. Before you make a call for emergency repair, check a couple of things to ensure the problem really is with the air conditioner. If it is, then you should call a repair company immediately.
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Repairing and replacing a central HVAC unit's thermostat are straightforward processes. A contractor can assist with inspecting your HVAC unit's thermostat and providing support throughout the upgrade.
The Thermostat
A thermostat is a critical part of a modern HVAC system. It is responsible for sensing the temperature within a home. The temperature setting that a user selects will trigger a unit to turn on as needed.
If the thermostat fails, the HVAC unit may not turn on at all.
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A frozen evaporator coil can shut your air conditioning system down. Your AC might short cycle and trigger the safety switch to shut down the equipment or your AC might run continuously when there is ice on the evaporator coil. Ice can form on the coil because it's always wet with condensation. There are usually two causes: a clogged filter and low refrigerant. Here are common AC system repairs for ice on the evaporator coil.
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