It's the end of the winter season and time to think about shutting down the furnace for the year. Although you could just shut it down and forget about it until fall, you are just putting off any inevitable repairs and maintenance that may need to be done before the next heating season. Instead, take the time to maintain and repair the furnace now when there are fewer demands on your furnace repair service.
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The air conditioner (AC) blower is responsible for circulating air throughout the AC system. There are various types of AC blowers that operate at different speeds.
Types of Blower Speeds
Here are the main types of blower speeds.
Single-speed
For a single-speed blower, the AC is either off or on at full blast; there is no middle ground.
Two-stage
For a two-stage blower, the AC can be off, on at low speed, or on at high speed.
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When there's been a wildfire near your home or a small fire indoors, keep in mind that your HVAC system may have been affected even if the flames didn't reach the unit. If your AC is running on a hot day, it will pull in smoke and soot from the fire. These things are acidic and can shorten the life of your AC unless you have the unit cleaned and repaired promptly.
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Most homeowners do not think about air conditioning ducts until there is a problem. Problematic air ducts typically require a major repair. If you notice that the air in your home is not as cold as it should be when the air conditioner is running, it means the air is not running efficiently through the house. There could be some things that you can look out for to prevent an air conditioner outage:
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Your air conditioning unit contains copper, which is a valuable metal. Because of the value of the copper evaporator coil, some thieves might see it as an easy source of money. All air conditioning units use a copper evaporator coil to remove humidity from the air. This is an important part of AC unit's job, and it will stop working if the evaporator coil is stolen.
The Importance of an Evaporator Coil
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