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7 Air Conditioner Parts Every Homeowner Should KnowDuring the cooling months, your air conditioner probably uses more energy than any other system in your Fort Wayne home. Spring maintenance is important to ensure all parts are working correctly. It's also a good idea to familiarize yourself with air conditioner parts to understand energy usage and home cooling.

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Fact or Fiction About Home Cooling? Evaluate These So-Called Energy-Saving PracticesAdvice related to modern A/C systems is easy enough to find, no matter where you live. However, you might be surprised to find that many things you would consider ironclad truths about cooling your home are partially or completely false. Read on for some tips for counteracting bad advice on energy-saving practices.

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Is Your A/C Up to the Job of Dehumidifying Your Fort Wayne Home?It can get pretty humid in Fort Wayne over the summer.  On the days where the humidity is at its worst, it may even appear that your A/C isn't doing as much as usual to combat the heat.  In reality, the unit is probably fighting a losing battle with humidity, which can make the house feel warmer, even when the thermostat says the A/C is doing its job.

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Try Two-Stage Cooling and Lower Your Utility BillIf you're tired of high utility bills, but want to stay cool over the summer, it may be time to try out a two-stage cooling system. Unlike traditional air conditioners that only have one setting on their compressor, paired with a variable air handler (or fan), a two-stage cooling system will actually have a variable speed on its compressor. This means with two-stage cooling, you can control how much cold air you're paying to generate at any particular time, as well as how fast it's being disbursed, making the system more energy efficient

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Issues With the Heat Pump A/C? Tips for TroubleshootingKeeping your Fort Wayne area home's heat pump A/C working properly is critical for maintaining a comfortable home in the hot summer months. If your heat pump won't cool your home, you will want it working correctly as soon as possible. Try these quick troubleshooting tips to help get your heat pump A/C back on track:

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Regional HVAC System Efficiency Standards Are Going to RiseFor more than two years, there has been a legal battle between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and several HVAC trade organizations over regional HVAC system efficiency standards. The long-running dispute has come to a close with a recent court decision that accepted a joint settlement agreement that was filed on March 11.

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When You Go Air Filter Shopping, Do You Know What to Buy?An effective HVAC air filter is essential to good indoor air quality and the operating efficiency of your home’s forced-air heating and cooling system. A dirty air filter will reduce the energy efficiency of HVAC equipment, and also contribute to poor indoor air quality.

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Landscaping Tips to Help Cover Up the Outside A/C ComponentSplit-system central air conditioners make our lives much more comfortable, but their outdoor components don't always look so good in our yards. One way to make the outside unit – that gray box that holds vital components of your A/C – look less conspicuous is to use landscaping. An added benefit is that the cover and shade from the landscaping may actually make the unit run more efficiently, as long as good landscaping tips are followed.

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Three Types of Indoor Air Pollutants to Guard AgainstIndoor air pollutants make our homes less safe for you and your family, contribute to allergy problems and otherwise threaten your health. Sometimes these problems may be lessened by simply solutions such as houseplants that help remove or neutralize pollutants. For serious indoor air quality concerns, more professional solutions are needed. In some cases, indoor air pollutants may be caused by inefficient or improperly maintained HVAC systems.

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Pay Attention to MERV Ratings When Picking Up Your Next Air Filter ReplacementDo you know which air filter MERV ratings are right for your needs? If not, or if you're not quite sure what MERV means, chances are you're using an inefficient air filter for your A/C, heat pump or furnace. Choosing a filter with the right MERV rating can help you stay more comfortable and save money despite the Fort Wayne area's challenging continental climate.

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How To Keep The Drip Pan Of Your A/C Free Of MoldKeeping your air conditioner clean and properly maintained is a key way to prevent mold from developing in your A/C system. The natural condensation and moisture produced by your air conditioner can turn the equipment into a breeding ground for mold growth. Mold can be hazardous, especially for people who suffer from allergies, asthma or other breathing ailments. To keep your air conditioner in top shape, be sure to schedule annual HVAC maintenance and follow these simple DIY tips. A clean air conditioning environment is your best line of defense against mold development.

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