A/C Condenser

The A/C condenser is the outside fan unit inside the air conditioning system. It takes the heat from the Freon gas and turns the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace.

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A/C Disconnect

The a/c or air conditioning disconnect is the main electrical ON-OFF switch near the A/C condenser. It is located near the unit so your hvac professional can turn off the power while servicing the unit.

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Air Conditioning

Air conditioning units must be fitted to your home based on the overall square footage and design of your home. There are requirements for HVAC which should be determinded by a crtifies AC contractor. These specifications are very important in order to calculate the proper air conditioning and power requirements.

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Air Ducts

Air Ducts are usually made of sheet metal or steel. They carry cooled or heated air from the hvac unit into rooms and living spaces.

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Air filters

Air filters filter dirt particles and lint from the air before it reaches your hvac unit. These filters remove 85-90% or the dirt particles from the air. There are specialty filters that remove allergens and other particles that may cause allergic reactions from exposure.

3M makes a wide variety of air filters for your home or office. You should check with the manufacturer of your hvac unit and see how often the filters need to be changed. Most filters need to be replaced every 30-6...

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Central Air Conditioner

Central air conditioning is a term that describes a system that cools air within a particular environment. Most common residential central air conditioning systems cool the entire house via ducts and vents. Central air is a convenient and generally cost effective way to provide temperature control and indoor comfort to your home.

Central air consists of a central air unit found outside the home and a return coil which connects to the existing ductwork in the HVAC system.

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Ductless Air Conditioners/ Heat Pumps

Ductless, Mini Split-System Air-Conditioners and Heat Pumps

Ductless, mini split-system air-conditioners and heat pumps (mini splits) have numerous potential applications in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The most common applications are in multifamily housing or as retrofit add-ons to houses with "non-ducted" heating systems, such as hydronic (hot water heat), radiant panels, and space heaters (wood, kerosene, propane). They can also be a good choice f...

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Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are a great solution for your home comfort system because they provide both heating and cooling.

A heat pump is an air conditioner that contains a valve that lets it switch between "air conditioner" and "heater." When the valve is switched one way, the heat pump acts like an air conditioner, and when it is switched the other way it reverses the flow of Freon and acts like a heater.

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Room Air Conditioner

Room air conditioners, also referred to as window air conditioners, cool rooms rather than the entire home. They provide cooling only where they're needed, and are less expensive to operate than central units, even though their efficiency is generally lower than that of central air conditioners.

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