Heat pump vs AC

Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioner: What are the Pros and Cons?

When it’s time to install or replace the HVAC system, the question on most homeowners’ minds is: should I get a central air conditioner or a heat pump? Several factors determine which choice to go with, and there is no one right answer. Below, we look at both options in detail and discuss the pros and cons of both a heat pump and a central AC. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you will have a clearer picture of

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AC fan not spinning

Why Your AC Fan is Not Spinning

An air conditioner unit is one of the most important home devices during the scorching summer days. It not only helps to maintain a cool, comfortable indoor environment, but it also removes excess humidity from your house. Too much humidity will lead to stained ceilings and walls, musty odors, moldy bathrooms, and other unpleasant — or potentially hazardous — experiences. This means that a malfunctioning AC unit isn’t the ideal situation to have in your home during the hot season.

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Humidifier

Best Humidifier Settings for the Winter and Summer

When we think about cooling or heating our homes, what comes to mind is the temperature setting. Rarely do we think about humidity and its role in making the air in our home moist or dry. For most people, this is because their HVAC unit already takes care of the humidity issue and ensures the air is comfortable. But what happens when your HVAC unit is not designed to manage your home’s humidity automatically? That’s where a humidifier comes in.

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AC Freezing Up

What Causes AC to Freeze Up?

The fact that an air conditioner can freeze up in the middle of a scorching summer means that homeowners may want to be proactive. Unfortunately, not many homeowners have an understanding of why this happens and how to prevent it. But before we jump into the reasons and their corresponding solutions, how do you tell your AC is freezing up? Well, seeing a chunk of ice sitting on top of your AC is a sure sign. However, it’s not always

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Sewage Backup

Sewage Backup in Basement: Health Risks

When obstruction of sewer lines prevents wastewater from freely flowing through the drainage pipes, backup occurs. The mixture of human waste, water, plumbing fixture waste, and spills is the last thing a homeowner wants to see. But more than the disgust, it can damage property and is also a fire hazard.  Even worse, the backup poses a potential health hazard to humans and animals as it contains viruses and contaminants. If not quickly solved, a sewage blockage can cause severe

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