Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for September, 2022

How Often Does My Commercial HVAC System Need Maintenance?

Monday, September 26th, 2022
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As you can probably guess, a commercial HVAC system needs more service than a residential system, given how large and complex a piece of equipment it is. What you may not know is that a commercial HVAC system needs maintenance just as often–once a year for a commercial cooling system and once a year for a commercial heater. Of course, this means that if your commercial space or business uses a heat pump system, you’ll need to invest in maintenance twice a year.

But what else should you know? Well, just how important it is that your system be maintained and otherwise serviced by folks who have expertise in commercial HVAC work, like the folks here at Residential Heating and Air. Maintenance helps your commercial system work as efficiently and effectively as possible for as long as possible, while professional services keep it operating well day in and day out. Read on to learn why it’s so important to hire an experienced contractor for any commercial HVAC work you need done.

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What Is Asbestosis and Why Is It Dangerous?

Monday, September 19th, 2022

beach-houseTo understand what asbestosis is and why it’s dangerous, you first have to understand what asbestos is. You know those popcorn ceilings you see in a lot of older homes? Perhaps you have it in your home? Well, this is the product of asbestos—a mineral material used for insulation for many decades. In the mid-20th century, it was discovered that these small mineral fibers were actually harmful, being inhaled by residents and causing serious illness.

The effects are not immediate, either. Over the years, asbestos can build up in your lungs, creating a range of respiratory illnesses, with the most severe being mesothelioma, a harmful form of lung cancer. Because of this, asbestos hasn’t been used any longer for insulation, but many homes still have it in their living spaces, where it should be removed.

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up?

Monday, September 12th, 2022

two-air-conditioning-techs-working-on-outdoor-unitYour air conditioner isn’t working properly. You’re not too sure what the source of this issue is, but you know that something has gone awry. You’re not as cool as you should be and it’s really starting to pose a problem as the weather outside is still quite warm.

Then you see it … ice on your air conditioner. What’s wrong? That’s what we are here to tell you! Is the ice on the coils? This is definitely a problem. Read on to learn more! 

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What Is Short-Cycling and Why Is It Bad News?

Monday, September 5th, 2022

white-question-mark-on-blue-circleShort-cycling can be as ominous of a phrase as it sounds. Unfortunately, it’s also a relatively common malfunction within HVAC systems. That is, if the system was not properly installed to begin with, or if you don’t have it professionally maintained on a regular basis.

To give you a short description of what short-cycling is, it’s when the compressor of your air conditioning system turns on and off in rapid succession–to quickly to actually finish a cooling cycle, and too fast for your air conditioner to effectively manage. Keep reading to learn more.

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