by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | Cooling, FAQs
An air conditioner seems as if it cools your home’s air, but it makes your home less warm by removing heat from the indoor air and transferring that heat to the outdoor air. Heat is extracted from the home by passing indoor air across a refrigerant coil in the indoor...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | Cooling, FAQs
“Variable speed” refers to the fan motor inside the air handler—the indoor part of an air conditioner that moves cooled or heated air throughout the ductwork of your home. An air handler is usually a furnace or a blower coil. Unlike conventional single-speed motors, a...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | Cooling, FAQs
Several factors can cause system freezing. Most need to be corrected by contacting HAMCO. There are a few things you can do to help prevent your system from freezing up, and also to do if you have found that your system is frozen. Dirty filter Check that filter! A...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | Cooling, FAQs
Whenever we install a new heating/cooling system we are always asked the same question: “How long will it last?”. The simple answer: it depends on how well you maintain it. Every manufacturer makes their system slightly different than another and one part could last...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | Cooling, FAQs
In most cases, definitely not. Air conditioning systems today are more complicated to service and usually require expert attention to comply with federal regulations, such as the Clean Air Act which prohibits releasing refrigerants into the atmosphere. An...
by bestkeptsecret | Aug 29, 2022 | FAQs, Heating
The furnace filter has a dirty job to do, which is why it should be changed frequently. Without a clean filter on your system, you could be breathing in more dust and allergens, but even worse your system could fail sooner than expected. A dirty filter restricts...
