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How to Know You Need an AC Refrigerant Recharge
Your air conditioner will need to be “recharged” if it’s low on refrigerant. The process includes adding coolant and pressurizing the system as well as
Signs Your Furnace’s Heat Exchanger Is Failing
The heat exchanger is one of the key components of a gas furnace. It extracts heat from the sealed combustion chamber to warm the air
What Happens If You Put R410A in an R22 System?
One sign that it’s time for an AC replacement is when your system still uses R22 refrigerant. Also known as Freon, R22 was banned due
Top Olympia Air Quality Solutions for Homes
By changing HVAC filters every 90 days, having regular AC tune-ups, and cleaning your ducts every few years, you can improve indoor air quality (IAQ).
Tips for Finding the Best Home Services Electrician
If you’re looking for an experienced Olympia, WA, electrician, Black Hills Home Services is certified, licensed, and bonded, so you can expect top-quality service. But
Tips to Prepare for HVAC Installation
A reputable HVAC installation company should have an established process for ensuring the job goes smoothly with minimal disruption. There are things you can do
Can You Plug a 220V Cord into a 250V Outlet?
A standard plug in the United States is a 120-volt (V). In most U.S. homes, 220V outlets are the most powerful. 220V or 240V outlets
Is R22 Colder than R410A Refrigerant?
Newer air conditioners are designed to use R410A refrigerant. A phase-out of R22, or Freon, began in 2010 after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found
Fresh Air Intake System Maintenance Tips
The intake pipe provides fresh air to a furnace so it works efficiently. It also helps keep pollutants out of your indoor air. Understandably, it’s
Can I Install a Furnace Intake Vent?
The furnace intake vent is one of your HVAC system’s most important components. It brings in oxygen to be used in the combustion chamber to
How to Wire a Light Bulb Holder
Light fixtures have many colloquial names, such as bulb socket, bulb holder, lamp, ceiling light, etc. And they come in many different shapes and sizes,
How to Replace a Leaky Shower Drain
Is your shower drain broken? Does your shower leak a little bit onto the floor? You should never ignore a leaky drain. Water damage is
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