Learning About HVAC Equipment

5 Reasons Why Your AC Shut Down Unexpectedly

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Your AC shouldn’t shut down mid-cycle unexpectedly and then refuse to power back on. There are a few problems that can cause this, and most are easily repaired.  1. Tripped Breaker The most likely cause is an issue with the circuit breaker. Power surges can lead to a tripped breaker. Simply flipping off the breaker that controls the AC, waiting 30 seconds, and then flipping it back on will often fix the problem.…

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Setting Up Your Entertainment Center: Electrical Tips

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When you have a home entertainment center in your home, you can sit back and relax as you enjoy a movie with your family and friends, sing along to music as you clean the home, or root for your favorite sports team while enjoying your favorite snacks. However, a media center must be set up properly in order for its potential to be maximized. Keep reading to learn how to plan and organize your home entertainment center’s setup while maintaining safety and protecting your equipment.…

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A Bad Condenser Contactor Could Keep Your AC From Working

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Your air conditioner condenser has a contactor in it that controls the flow of electricity. It’s a small part that can go bad, and when it does, your AC will malfunction. Here’s how a contactor works, why a contactor goes bad, and how a bad contactor is replaced. The Job Of An Air Conditioner Contactor Your AC parts need electricity intermittently. When the thermostat turns the equipment on, the contactor opens to let electricity flow to a part that needs to start up.…

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