Homeowners in Southern Maryland know that there are certain things that must be done each year to keep residences in good shape. You get the gutters cleaned out in the fall and have the chimney swept before winter. But what about your heating and cooling system? Perhaps the most important, but often overlooked, job in homes is heating and air conditioning maintenance.
Homeowners in Southern Maryland know that there are certain things that must be done each year to keep residences in good shape. You get the gutters cleaned out in the fall and have the chimney swept before winter. But what about your heating and cooling system? Perhaps the most important, but often overlooked, job in homes is heating and air conditioning maintenance.
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Replacement of the nozzle, fuel filter and oil pump strainer, clean and adjust the firing assembly, lubricate all moving parts, check the heat exchanger and flue pipe, and perform combustion analysis safety check
Clean and Adjust the burner assembly, check the heat exchanger, check the ignition assembly, lubricate all moving parts, check for gas leaks, perform combustion analysis safety check
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Replacement of the nozzle, fuel filter and oil pump strainer
Clean and Adjust the burner assembly, check the heat exchanger
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It seems like a paradox: It’s getting hotter outside in the Atlanta-area, but your central air conditioner is covered in a thick sheet of ice. However, this is a common problem homeowners have with their air conditioner during the cooling season. So, it’s not out of the ordinary. There are 2 common reasons why this happens:
1) Restricted airflow
By “airflow” we mean the amount of air flowing over the air conditioner evaporator coil (the A-shaped part of the inside unit). When airflow is restricted or reduced, there’s less heat for the evaporator coil to absorb, causing the temperature to drop to freezing levels. Then, when humid air comes into contact with the coil, moisture condenses on the coils (like how water beads up on a cold glass of water in summer) and then freezes. Several things can cause restricted airflow:
a) Dirty air filter (change your filter once a month)
b) Dirty evaporator coil (a professional needs to remove and clean the coil)
c) Blocked return grills (move any curtain or furniture blocking return vents)
d) Closed vents (don’t close vents in unused rooms, your A/C is sized to work with a certain amount of airflow)
e) Blower motor is weak/not working (have a professional fix the motor)
If your air conditioner still freezes up when you turn it back on, call an air conditioner contractor for help.
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