Copper thieves are a little known problem. People looking to make a few bucks will ransack abandoned homes or even steal from homes where people currently reside. Unfortunately, if you’re one of those who enjoy cooling their Charlotte area home, an air conditioner condenser is a prime target. To protect your unit from copper thieves, you may want to do one […]
You probably know how to work the thermostat to control your A/C unit, but do you really know how air conditioning works? The more you know about air conditioning, the better you’ll appreciate your unit and how it keeps your home comfortable, even during the hottest days of summer in North Carolina. Air conditioning works …
When searching for the best heating and cooling systems for your home or business, it pays to look deeply into the qualifications and principles of the provider. An interior comfort system is an expensive, long-term investment, and knowing you found the best choice is a comfort in itself. The Charlotte area’s Ross & Witmer offers …
If your air conditioning system keeps your Charlotte area home comfortably cool during the hot summer months, you will want to raise a glass of iced tea in honor of Willis Havilland Carrier. An Inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Carrier designed the world’s first modern system for air conditioning in 1902. The …
Charlotte area homeowners who’ve experienced uncomfortable heat due to an air conditioner freezing up may wonder why it happened and how to prevent it from occurring again. The following quick guide to freeze-ups may help you. Insufficient airflow In an efficiently functioning system, warm air passes over a coil containing extremely cold refrigerant, causing condensation on …
Some condensation is expected from the dehumidifying process of your A/C. However, an A/C leaking water can be a problem. There are five reasons for water leaking from your A/C, and checking for leaks ensures your unit runs efficiently. What causes your A/C to leak water? Sometimes you can fix the leak yourself, but most …
The concept of bigger “is better” is a way of life, but it’s not the best in all areas. When to comes to your home’s HVAC system, an oversized air conditioner can cause any problems. An oversized air conditioner is uncomfortable. The operation of your A/C both cools and removes moisture from the air. To …
Your air conditioner works hard to keep you comfortable during the long, hot Charlotte summer, and its efficiency depends on annual preventive maintenance. If you haven’t already scheduled your yearly tune-up, it’s not too late to benefit in these key ways: Lower cooling costs Higher system efficiency Extended system life Fewer repairs During your tune-up, …
Most homeowners take modern air conditioning for granted. You flip a switch and voila! Cool air circulates through your home. What most people don’t know is how air conditioners do their job. For example, did you know A/Cs don’t actually cool the air but, rather, remove the heat from circulating air instead? In honor of …
Common A/C problems can be the result of many issues. Faulty installation, improper operation, improperly performed service procedures, and a lack of maintenance can result in many common A/C problems. Could the following 5 common A/C problems be affecting your system? Improper refrigerant levels: Leaking systems or systems that were either undercharged or overcharged at …
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