When your heat pump is in cooling mode during summer, it absorbs heat from your house and sends it outside, leaving your home fresh and cool. That’s easy enough to understand since it works the same way as an air conditioner. But do heat pumps work in cold weather? The answer is: yes! A heat pump can work to either heat or cool your indoor space. This means it’s an ideal appliance both in cold and warm seasons. Now, the …
In plain terms, a heat pump transfers heat from one point to another. In this guide, we will briefly look at how a heat pump works and how frost can affect its efficiency. We will also consider three practical ways of defrosting your heat pump, especially if your heat pump is freezing up in the winter. We will use the air source heat pump for our illustration. An air-source heat pump harvests heat from the air outside your house and …
It’s a nightmare on a hot summer day if your AC isn’t working — even more so when you check the air conditioner and find a pile of ice sitting inside your unit. That’s the definition of a frozen air conditioner. Naturally, the easiest solution to this is to turn off the AC right from the breaker. Within 24 to 48 hours, the ice jamming your unit will have melted, and you can turn the AC back on. But what …
The pressure switch plays a vital role in ensuring automatic safety in a furnace. Upon sensing the negative pressure from the draft inducer motor, the pressure switch shuts off the furnace. This automatically prevents any dangerous back-drafting — the reintroduction of the exhaust gases into the system. Apart from preventing gas leaks, it’s also responsible for prohibiting the furnace from cycling in cases of mechanical malfunction. Simply put, the furnace pressure switch allows the furnace to complete its circuit and …
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The secret to a comfortable home during cold winter days and nights is having a well-maintained HVAC system. As it’s cold outside, your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is the most valuable equipment in your home. Any problems with the system will mean discomfort and higher energy bills. To avoid this, you want to ensure the HVAC system is working optimally before winter sets in. Pay close attention to these HVAC winter tips to get the most of …
Basements are one of the coldest spaces in a home. But while this quality makes a perfect space to retreat to during the hot summer days, it can be noticeably colder (or even unbearable) than other spaces during the winter. While homeowners may simply endure the cold and shiver through the chill when doing laundry, it makes sense to heat the finished basement to improve the overall comfort of the home. Those who’ve experienced the extreme cold of basements or …
Before the cold weather kicks in, it is imperative to ensure that your furnace is in perfect working condition. Without this heat source for your home, the chilly weather can ruin your home’s comfort. One small device that can ruin that winter comfort is a furnace flame sensor. While it’s quite a small part of the furnace, a defective or dirty flame sensor can make your furnace stop working. Therefore, if you notice that your furnace unexpectedly stops after it …
Ensuring that your HVAC is running optimally is crucial for the comfort and safety of your home. However, issues in the system might still occur. For instance, it’s quite common to hear someone say that their furnace smells like gas. Is this normal? Well, it depends on several factors. The important thing is that when you notice a disturbing gas smell from your furnace, you don’t ignore it. Immediately turn the system off, and call an HVAC expert or your …
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The damp or stuffy smell coming from your AC can make your home indoors quite uncomfortable. And, it is all because of some mold growing inside your AC unit. If you notice such an odor, it is best to act quickly to get rid of it — especially if you have someone in your household who is allergic to mold. When the air circulating in your house is mold-contaminated, the chances of getting respiratory infections are quite high. Therefore, if …
One thing that homeowners are concerned about is the quality of indoor air. Air filters help alleviate this concern and keep your home habitable. They do this by removing allergens and pollutants such as dust, mold, pet hair, and more that can cause poor indoor air quality. Generally, there are various types of air filters on the market. Choosing the right and best one that fits your needs is important. If you do not know what to consider when choosing …
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