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How to Check Your A/C If It Stops Working

The home’s HVAC system is one of the most complex systems in the home, and as the summer months heat up, it’s important to know how to check your A/C if it stops working and when it’s necessary to call a technician. While there are some things a homeowner can check on their own, there is a real risk of injury, so some things are best handled by a professional. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 10 people are fatally electrocuted every year while handling an air conditioner. Read more →

Air conditioners are complicated pieces of technology, and they are subjected to constant wear and tear. Yet, with regular maintenance, they can last for many years. Without regular maintenance, though, the risk of early failure climbs, and if the A/C does fail, the only solution is an expensive replacement. Consider that more than 80 percent of air conditioner repairs could’ve been avoided with regular maintenance, and it’s easy to see why opting for maintenance makes sense. Read more →

Hurricanes pose several threats to air conditioners, in the form of floods, winds, debris and lightning. Any of those elements can cause serious damage to the unit, but as long as you prepare before the storm and know what to do afterwards, the worst may be avoided. Read more →