The air conditioner does more than remove the heat from the home, and most do not realize, it also removes the humidity. On sticky days of summer in particular draws out excessive moisture. Condensation is produced from the humidity removal out of the air and is shed through the drain lines when this happens. The…
There’s nothing quite as unpleasant as a foul odor oozing out of the vents when your AC kicks on. There are several foul smells that can come from your unit. Some of these odors can be easily fixed as well as others that can be dangerous and will need immediate attention. It is important that…
As the summer presses on, many homeowners in New York will likely experience air conditioning break downs. With the demand of the air conditioner and normal wear and tear during its use, we at New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to share the common summer breakdowns of your air conditioner. When it…
While minimizing the cost, many people look for different methods to maintain a cool home efficiently. Today, we at New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to take the opportunity to share a handful of them and set the record straight in an effort to help you bypass these myths. Myth: Turning Your…
Summers can be brutal in New York. Having an air conditioner system must be able to take on the heat. Professional maintenance helps keep your unit operating efficiently by thoroughly inspecting, cleaning, and adjusting components of your cooling system. Maintenance is important to have done on a regular basis. To contribute to making the AC…
A spilt air conditioning system has two major units, the condenser and the air handler. The air handler is located inside the home and most often in the attic. The condenser is outside of the home. The condenser houses the compressor, drier, expansion valve, and condenser fan. The condenser fan is a major component that…
Especially during the peak months when the family depends in it to keep it cool, air conditioners are an essential part of an HVAC system. The unit should handle controlling the hot temperatures with the properly sized equipment and with the A/C system well maintained and cared for. There are some things you can do…
When an air conditioner leaks anywhere but from its proper drainage pipe, you will have a major problem. It is natural for an air conditioner to develop condensation which is designed to leak out from the drainage system. However, when there is a leak that is inside the home, either on the roof through the…
An air conditioning system mainly uses two major components. One unit is the air handler. The air handler is located inside the home most often in the attic. The second unit is the condenser that is located outside, either on the roof or on the ground. The condenser has a series of its own components…
Being often costly but unavoidable, homeowners eventually need to replace their air conditioner unit. The cost of maintaining an outdated or inadequate unit could be costing you more, though purchasing a new AC unit is a large investment. Today, we at New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to stress the signs that…
