caring for your air conditioning equipment

A Few Tips For Caring For Your Boiler Heating System

9 July 2017

Boiler systems are an extremely durable and efficient way of providing heat for your home's interior during the coldest days of the winter. However, a boiler system will have very different care needs compared to a traditional forced air heating system, and you must make sure that you are meeting its needs. Care For Your Radiators For a traditional boiler system, the radiators in the interior of the house will be essential for distributing the heat that is produced by the system.

Strange Allergy Symptoms? You Might Have A Dirty Cooling System

16 June 2017

If you develop a severe cough, postnasal dripping, and a stuffy nose that only go away when you physically leave your home, you might have a dirty cooling system. Cooling systems rely on air ducts, vents, and an air handler to work properly. These parts can build up with dirt, pet hair, and numerous other contaminants throughout the year. The contaminants can invade your house and cause allergy symptoms similar to yours.

It's Not Working Like It Used To: 4 Signs You Need A New Air Conditioner

5 June 2017

If you've been contemplating a new air conditioning unit for your home but you're not sure you need one, there are some simple ways of identifying when you need a new one. Having your air conditioner replaced can be a costly venture. However, not having it replaced can be even costlier, especially if you're constantly dealing with repair costs. If you're not sure your air conditioner will make it through another summer without a breakdown, it's time to consider a replacement.

About Air Conditioning System Problems

18 April 2017

Does your loud air conditioning system have to be on for a long time before cooling your house down to a comfortable temperature? You are dealing with two problems that are in need of attention. For example, you will need a diagnosis for why the system runs in a loud manner, as well as why you must run it for an unusual amount of time. The best way to pinpoint problems is with help from a professional air conditioning repair technician.

3 Signs That Your Central Heating And Air Unit Is Too Small

7 April 2017

Central heating and air systems come in all different sizes. When choosing the right unit for your home, it's important to take your home's square footage into consideration. Although you might have always assumed that your existing system is the right size for your home, this might not be the case. These are a few signs that it might be too small and that you might need to talk to an HVAC technician at a company like Ricotta Heating & Air about installing a new, bigger unit in your home.

3 Things to Consider When Choosing AC Filters

30 March 2017

Ideally, you should not rely on price when selecting a filter to use in your air conditioning (AC) system. There are other more important factors that will help you get the right filter, which differs from household to household. Here are three crucial parameters you need to consider: Mode of Operation Filters come in two basic modes of operation, which are electrostatic and mechanical modes of capture. The mechanical filters are meshes with small holes that allow air to flow through but trap particles bigger than those holes.

Preparing Your HVAC System For A Summer Vacation

14 March 2017

As the weather begins to warm, many people begin to plan their next vacation. There are many details to consider when you are planning a summer vacation, and one detail often overlooked is the preparation of your home's HVAC system. Here are three simple things that you can do to ensure your HVAC system continues to run properly while you are out of town on a summer vacation this year.

Air Conditioner Installation: Placement Matters

7 March 2017

When installing an air conditioning system, it is important to ensure that the different parts of the system are placed in such a way as to ensure optimum performance. Here is what you should know about the relationship between where you place an air conditioner part and its performance. Outside unit placement The outside unit of an air conditioning system is responsible for cooling the liquid refrigerant. This is a process that is necessary so as to ensure that by the time the refrigerant reaches the evaporator coil, it is cold enough to effectively cool the air passing over the coil.