Is The Cooling In Your Home Uneven? Your Ducts May Be The Culprit

If your home has warm pockets, causing you to constantly fiddle with the thermostat or crank up fans, you could be fighting a losing battle. The problem could be your air ducts.

Although many homeowners in Barrie and Simcoe County understand the role ducts play in circulating conditioned air through the house, not as many understand the importance of properly sizing ductwork, and the need to keep the air circulating back to the HVAC system.

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Did Your Cooling System Conk Out? Follow These Steps To Know What To Do Next

If you've been experiencing problems with your home's air conditioning, you may be wondering whether to repair your current unit or invest in a replacement. It can be a complicated question. Here are some steps that can help you simplify it:


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Does the size of the air conditioner matter?

Air conditioners are like shoes; when they don’t fit, you’re uncomfortable. The key to an efficiently cooled home is an air conditioning system that is tailored to the house. When professional contractors size an air conditioner, they perform a heat-load calculation. This takes into account such factors as the size of the house, the number of occupants, the amount of window space, the insulation values of the house, and the amount of sunlight exposure the house receives.

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Preventive Maintenance: What An HVAC Contractor Should Do

Preventive maintenance will help ensure the longevity and efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment. A good HVAC contractor will check – and adjust – the key components of your system.

You can help with preventive maintenance by regularly changing your system’s air filters. But a heating and cooling technician should inspect your equipment annually.


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Before You Call For Air-Conditioning Service, Here Are A Couple Easy Fixes (Hint: Clear Away Leaves)

If your central A/C isn't turning on when you want it to or fails to cool your home efficiently, you may want to try a few common fixes before you call in a service professional.

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