Oct 11, 2023 | Air Conditioning, FAQs
What is a TXV? A thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) is a device that controls the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator coil of your home HVAC system. The TXV works by sensing the temperature of the refrigerant in the evaporator coil and adjusting the flow of...
Oct 11, 2023 | Air Conditioning, FAQs
Instead of listing the benefits of regular maintenance, I’m going to leave you a list of what skipping maintenance can lead to. Here are some of the problems that can occur if you don’t have your HVAC system serviced yearly: Reduced efficiency: A dirty or...
Oct 9, 2023 | Air Conditioning, FAQs
The amount of savings turning up an air conditioner 1 degree can save will depend on the size and efficiency of your unit. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that you can save about 3 percent on your cooling costs for every degree you raise the thermostat. For...
Oct 6, 2023 | Air Conditioning, FAQs
BTU stands for British Thermal Unit. It is a unit of measurement for the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. BTUs are commonly used to measure the cooling and heating capacity of HVAC units. How do BTUs...
