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Split-System Air Conditioner Warranty Options: What Homeowners Need to Know Split system air conditioner warranties are layered protections that manage risk across two key boxes in your home: the outdoor condenser and the indoor air handler or coil. Each has its own model and serial number, and each typically carries its own warranty obligations. Think of it like two umbrellas that overlap, one f ...

Why Goodman AC Units Are a Top Choice for Home Cooling Efficiency Goodman is a value-focused pick that blends high-efficiency performance with features usually reserved for premium lines. In our experience, their compressors and coils provide steady, dependable cooling. Many models support variable-speed operation and pair with smart thermostats, so comfort and energy use stay balanced, like usin ...

Why Is My Electric Furnace Blowing Cold Air? A Quick Overview If your electric furnace is blowing cold air, comfort drops quickly and the unit may run longer without actually heating, driving up energy bills and wear on components. In our field experience, quick, orderly checks usually pinpoint the cause while keeping you safe. Persistent cold air operation can strain heating elements, high limit ...

The Metals Inside Your AC: Why They Matter to Performance and Value Air conditioners are built around a handful of critical metals, primarily copper, aluminum, steel, brass, and bronze. Together they determine how efficiently the system moves heat, how long it lasts, and how vulnerable it is to theft and corrosion. From decades of hands-on work and shipping thousands of systems, we see the same p ...

SEER Ratings Explained: What They Mean for Your Energy Bills SEER tells you how efficiently a cooling system converts electricity into cooling. Higher ratings typically mean lower utility bills, less strain on equipment, and greater long-term savings. It matters because comfort costs add up over an entire summer, and we keep the explanation simple and practical so you can read a spec label with c ...

If central air conditioning and window units had a baby that went to engineering school, you'd get a mini split AC. These ductless systems have exploded in popularity because they solve problems that have frustrated homeowners for decades: no existing ductwork, rooms that won't stay cool, and energy bills that make you question your life choices. A mini split air conditioner consists of two main c ...

Get ready to add electric heat to your package unit the right way. In this video, we walk through installing heat strips on GrandAire units. You will see how to choose the correct kW kit, verify voltage and circuit ampacity, mount the heater, connect high-voltage and control wiring, set dip switches or jumpers, adjust airflow for the added heat load, update thermostat settings for auxiliary heat, ...

What's involved in installing a central air conditioner: a quick overview Installing central AC is a coordinated, code driven project that starts with planning and permitting and ends with a documented startup and inspection. It begins with proper sizing to match the home's load, then moves to duct evaluation or design, refrigerant line routing, condensate handling, and dedicated electrical work. ...

The Tech Behind Electric HVAC Most People Miss: A Quick Primer Many people assume electrifying HVAC is a simple on/off swap. In reality, modern electric systems are built on a stack of variable-speed electronics and software that decide how your space feels, what your utility bill looks like, the indoor air quality you breathe, and how long the equipment lasts. Successful electrification depends a ...

Why Two-Stage Furnaces Matter for Comfort and Efficiency Two-stage furnaces heat at two output levels: a lower comfort stage for everyday demand and a high stage that steps in during very cold weather. In our experience, they spend most of their time in the lower stage, delivering gentler, longer heating cycles instead of the stop and go bursts common with single-stage units. That steadier approac ...

Don't Be Fooled: The AC Size Myth That Will Burn You This April As April heat ramps up, the push to get ready for summer begins, and the advice to go bigger with your air conditioner gets loud. That shortcut sounds safe, but it is an expensive myth. In our 30+ years on the HVAC front lines, we have seen oversized units short-cycle, fail to move air through the house, and miss the mark on humidity ...

Stay Cool and Comfy: The Rising Popularity of Mini Split AC Systems Mini split, often called ductless, AC systems have moved from niche choice to neighborhood standard. In our 30 plus years working with HVAC equipment, the draw is simple: quiet operation and room by room control without tearing up walls for ductwork. Think of them like a dimmer for comfort rather than a single on off switch, you s ...