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Why Is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up in Summer?

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Ice on an air conditioner during summer looks backwards, but it is a common sign that heat is not moving through the system correctly. The evaporator coil normally becomes cold enough to pull heat and moisture from indoor air. If airflow is too low or refrigerant pressure is abnormal, the coil can fall below freezing […]

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How Summer Storms Can Damage Your Outdoor HVAC Unit

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Summer storms can arrive quickly and leave behind more than fallen branches and flooded streets. For homeowners, severe weather can also create hidden problems for an HVAC system, particularly the outdoor unit that remains exposed to the elements year-round. Strong winds, hail, lightning, heavy rain, and flying debris all have the potential to affect system […]

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Why Does My Air Conditioner Keep Tripping the Circuit Breaker?

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A circuit breaker is a safety device. When the air conditioner repeatedly trips it, the breaker may be responding to excessive current, overheating, or an electrical fault. Resetting it over and over does not repair the cause; it repeatedly re-energizes equipment that may be unsafe or failing. If the breaker trips once, turn the cooling […]

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Should I Repair or Replace My Air Conditioner?

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When an air conditioner fails, homeowners often want a simple rule that says repair or replace. The honest answer depends on more than the repair price. Equipment age, failure history, warranty coverage, comfort, efficiency, refrigerant, installation quality, and how long you expect to remain in the home all change the calculation. A good HVAC contractor […]

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Why Does My Air Conditioner Smell Musty When It Turns On?

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The first cooling cycle of spring can stir up a little dust, but a persistent musty odor is different. Musty smells usually point to moisture and organic material somewhere in the home or HVAC system. The odor may come from the filter, evaporator area, condensate drainage, duct materials, or another moisture source near the return […]

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What Does Auxiliary Heat Mean on My Thermostat?

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Seeing “AUX heat” on the thermostat can make it look as though something has gone wrong. In many heat-pump homes, auxiliary heat is a normal backup stage. It helps the heat pump warm the house when outdoor conditions or the thermostat’s demand exceed what the primary system can handle by itself. The important question is […]

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