Bad AC Compressor

Bad AC Compressor

An AC compressor is one of the most important parts of an air conditioning unit.  It’s a mechanical device that compresses refrigerant gas and circulates it through the system, generating cool air to keep your space comfortable. The compressor works by taking...
AC Compressors

AC Compressors

The compressor is on the inside part of the condenser unit, and it’s responsible for compressing refrigerant vapor.   The compressor is the heart of your HVAC system.  It transfers heat from the refrigerant (the liquid that cools the air) to the condenser (the...
Cold Air return vents

Cold Air return vents

Similar to the human body, your HVAC system “inhales” and “exhales” the air around your home.  For your furnace to run efficiently and your home to heat evenly, this airflow must be in balance.  In other words, the amount of air that your furnace “breathes in” must...
Cold Air return vents

Why won’t the AC blow air

There are two separate pieces of your AC system, the condenser, which cools the air and is usually outside, and the air handler, which moves the air around your house and is usually inside.  First, make sure that any power switches on or around the units are switched...