HVAC Tips

MERV 8 is simply one rating on the MERV scale. MERV 8 filters may be ideal for one home and inadequate for another. As a consumer and homeowner, it’s essential to understand the MERV rating system to guarantee good air quality in your home and compatibility with your HVAC system.

Learn how understanding MERV ratings, the differences between MERV 8 vs. MERV 13, and factors to consider when choosing a filter can guarantee good indoor air quality for you and your household.

An air filter MERV rating indicates the filter's ability to capture contaminants from your home's air. Learning the basics of filter ratings and why the filter should be changed is essential to your home's air quality.

Freon is a colorless and generally odorless gas or liquid, though an odor may be detected if a large amount leaks from the air conditioning system. Learn what you should do it if you suspect a Freon leak in your home.

If water leaks from your air conditioner, don’t panic; water is harmless. Don’t ignore the problem either. Learn how to identify the issue and what you can do to prevent damage to your home, shorting out the air conditioner, causing electrical shock, or fostering mold growth.

Dirty sock syndrome has specific causes; luckily, there are several DIY solutions to eliminate the stinky smell. Learn what dirty sock syndrome is, how you can stop it and how to prevent it from happening in your home.

Although there are various parts of an air conditioner, four main components keep your air conditioning unit operating like a well-oiled machine. Learn what these parts are, their specific job, and how each component functions in sync to provide cooling comfort.

Air conditioner smells such as vinegar, rotten eggs, and dirty socks are not uncommon. These unpleasant odors likely indicate issues with your air conditioner, so it’s important to determine the causes.

The SEER rating is one factor to consider when you’re in the market for a new air conditioner. However, a higher SEER rating is not necessarily a better choice. Find out what other factors should be considered with the SEER rating to get the best bang for your buck.

If you’re considering replacing the air conditioner compressor, there is a lot to consider. Learn why replacing the compressor makes sense in some instances, but replacing the AC unit may prove to be a better choice.

Learn what an HVAC compressor is, where it is located, and how it works so that you can understand the common causes of compressor failure and how to troubleshoot them.

Freon, a common type of refrigerant, is integral to the function of your HVAC unit. Learn about the different kinds of air conditioner refrigerants and how Freon works in the heat exchange process to cool your home.