As a commercial property owner or manager, familiarity with common HVAC problems can help you anticipate potential HVAC-related disruptions, as well as make informed decisions that will help keep business operations running smoothly. In this blog, heating and air conditioning contractor Amber Air Conditioning discusses common commercial HVAC problems.
Why You Should Perform Heating Maintenance In the Summer
Many homeowners tend to perform heating system maintenance just as the fall season is edging into winter. While it may seem counter-intuitive, there are actually benefits to performing your heating maintenance in the summer instead. In this blog, Heating and air conditioning contractor Amber Air Conditioning shares a look at why you should have heating system maintenance performed this season.
Surefire Ways to Get More From Your AC for Less
Americans are the biggest air conditioning spenders in the world. According to the Energy Information Administration, 12% of the country’s energy total expenditure goes to cooling alone. Eighty-seven percent of American homes have some kind of air conditioning equipment, which means even households in cold areas somewhat rely on ACs too. Be ought to be mindful of our collective energy consumption to minimize our impact on the environment. After all, we get to cut down our utility bills if you use our Amber air conditioning units in a more eco-friendly way.
5 Common Heating System Noises and What They Mean
Under normal operation, heating systems emit a steady and continuous hum. Sometimes, however, it may make noises that could indicate problems which shouldn’t be ignored. Amber Air Conditioning shares a list of common heating system noises and what they mean. Creaking and Popping – This usually happens when you’re starting up your heating system for the first time of the year. The temperature differences as the heating system starts up cause expansion and contraction in the pipes, resulting in creaking and popping sounds. As the temperatures normalize, these sounds should stop. On the other hand, persistent creaking and popping should be inspected by a heating and air conditioning professional. Buzzing – This is common with fuel-based heating systems. There are many reasons your heating system would start buzzing, and depending on the source, some of them can indicate a problem. For instance, if the control unit is buzzing, it could mean that the voltage transformer […]
How Thermostats Work
Thermostats are a small yet essential part of every modern air conditioner. It’s the “face” of your HVAC system, and with the right kind of thermostat, it can help improve the A/C’s overall efficiency. Amber Air Conditioning shares a closer look at how it works. How Do Thermostats Work? Most homeowners might be surprised to know that thermostats do not have anything that resembles a thermometer, despite being used to regulate your home’s indoor temperature. Instead, it relies on a much simpler mechanism: thermal expansion. Materials expand when exposed to heat, but at different rates. This principle is the backbone of the traditional thermostat: two strips of different metals, usually steel and copper, are fused together. The difference in expansion rates bends the strip as the temperature increases. This triggers a switch that turns on the air conditioner (or dampers, if you have a ducted system), which then begins pumping out cool air. As the […]
