Heating and Cooling FAQs Archive
It’s Snowing: DON’T COVER YOUR AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER
Revised 2023 As extreme winter weather is predicted, this questions is an important one to consider as a homeowner. Should I cover my air conditioner during the winter? We explore below If you’re anything like I was 18 months ago, you have no clue about your hvac system apart from your thermostat. I’ve learned...
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3 Tests for an Air Conditioner Freon Leak
Updated on 8/17/2023 On January 1, 2020 Freon, or R-22 refrigerant, was banned from being manufactured by The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because it damaged the ozone layer. R-22 was used in nearly all cooling devices at the time of the ban, so it was eliminated with a step-by-step phase-out. An air conditioner freon leak...
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What Should I Do When The HVAC Freon is Low in My Air Conditioner?
Updated Summer 2023 Freon (R22) has been phased out of being manufactured since 2010, and finally banned in 2020. Air Conditioning Systems are still functioning with the same principles of heat transfer, but now use primarily R410a refrigerant (in residential HVAC systems) While the freon reference in this post is dated, the process is still...
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4 Major Reasons Your HVAC System Keeps Running
By regulating temperature and humidity, your HVAC system keeps your home comfortable. However, sometimes HVAC systems have problems that result in continuous running. Some of the most common reasons for this include a dirty air filter, thermostat issues, leaky ductwork, and a lack of maintenance. 1. Dirty Air Filter A dirty air filter can cause...
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Why Does My Furnace Emit A Burning Smell?
Your furnace is one of the most critical components of a home’s HVAC system, responsible for heating the entire house during cold winter months. It is essential to prioritize the care and maintenance of your furnace to ensure it remains efficient, safe, and functional. Failing to maintain and repair your furnace can lead to higher energy bills,...
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[Video] The Furnace Sequence
Here at Homesense, we started as homeowners first. That’s why we’re all about reducing confusion and simplifying the complicated parts of HVAC. We try to put everything we do into language that we could have understood as homeowners. One of the things we’ve noticed is that a lot of people don’t know how the...
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[Video] How your heat exchangers work
The heat exchangers are an incredibly important part of your furnace, but unfortunately also a part that many HVAC companies will take advantage of to get more money out of you. Learn more about them and when you should actually be concerned here. The heat exchangers are where the heat is actually produced in...
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[Video] What happens if my igniter stops working?
We believe it’s just good sense to understand the basics of your furnace. In this video, Homesense co-owner Brian Schutt talks about the igniter and its important role in the process of your furnace working. The igniter is a small cylinder found in front of your heat exchangers, much like the flame sensor is....
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[Video] What does my flame sensor do?
Understanding the parts of your furnace is the first step toward a worry-free winter. The flame sensor plays a very important role in the functioning of your furnace and in keeping you safe. After your system kicks on, the igniter gets the flames going. Gas will then move across your heat exchangers, which in...
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[Video] Why is the blower motor important?
Understanding the various parts of your furnace is the first step toward taking care of your system well. The blower motor is the heart of your furnace and works to pump warm air throughout your house in the winter. In an upflow furnace, it’s on the bottom half and is located behind your control...
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