Diagnosing a faulty compressor valve is something HVAC technicians have to deal with on a semi-regular basis, and while a bad valve is often not the main reason a compressor fails, it is an integral ...

The compressor is often compared to the heart in a human body — a vital organ that must keep pumping for the entire system to function. Just as the human body must be regularly checked to ensure the ...

Q: My central air conditioner can not always keep my house cool enough and my summer electric bills are too high. Will shading the air conditioner help and what can I do to make it more efficient? A: ...

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