Homeowners aren't expected to know everything about their central air conditioner. However, having basic familiarity with a few crucial components can help you identify AC problems and prevent them before they start. This guide will introduce you to an oft-overlooked component in central air conditioners: the condensate drain.
What Is the AC Condensate Drain?
Central AC evaporator coils have a tendency to collect condensation from the air since they operate at extremely low temperatures.
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When you set the thermostat in your home to turn on the central air conditioner, you may believe that is the primary control. However, the thermostat is only the beginning of the control process, as there are several sensors within the system itself that regulates when the compressor will switch on and off.
When the temperature sensor within the AC system goes bad, the system will start behaving erratically, which can result in a spike in your energy bills.
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Repairing HVAC equipment is never cheap, but dealing with a gas furnace can be particularly expensive. Natural gas is dangerous, and working with natural gas appliances requires training, experience, and often special licensing. As a result, fixing the problems that can occur on an aging gas furnace isn't a job for the typical home do-it-yourselfer.
However, not every furnace repair needs to be a bank-busting event. You can often avoid more expensive repairs by noticing problems sooner and addressing them before they become critical.
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Residential HVAC systems are comprised of a variety of parts. Some of them are more important than others. The thermostats of these systems play a critical role in regulating temperatures and conserving energy. Faulty thermostats may not register the appropriate temperatures. This can result in a system continuously running, which can make energy bills higher. It can also negatively impact the comfort of individuals in a home. The following points highlight a few signs that a thermostat replacement is likely necessary.
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Allergies can make it difficult for someone to get comfortable, especially when the symptoms are severe. If you have noticed that several people in your household have been suffering from more severe allergies than usual, it might be due to the quality of air in your home. The poor quality of air might be due to what lies inside the air ducts of your HVAC system. When was the last time that a professional HVAC contractor was hired to thoroughly clean the air ducts out?
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