AIRTEAM’S MVP Service Program
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in Houston play a critical role in keeping your home comfortable. Whether it’s a small two-bedroom townhome or a sprawling seven-bedroom estate in Houston, HVAC systems are what makes temperature regulation possible. In fact, HVAC systems not only cool the air, they also ensure sufficient circulation of the […]
Condensing Unit Overview
Are you having trouble maintaining the right temperature in your home without constantly adjusting the thermostat? Maybe you’re wondering why your energy bill keeps going up unexpectedly? These are signs that it might be time to have your condensing unit looked at by a reliable Houston HVAC company. Often, when your Houston HVAC system is […]
What Is A Condenser Coil?
A: The condenser coil is a coil that’s located in the outdoor unit, which is the condenser unit. The condenser houses the compressor in the middle and it’s surrounded by a large coil. That really dictates the size of the condenser outside. The higher efficiency systems these days have huge condenser coils. You’ll notice that […]
What Is An Evaporator Coil?
A: The evaporator coil is the part of the system where heat is removed from the conditioned space. So you have air flowing through the return air ducts of your system and it runs through the coil. The compressor outside sends refrigerant in liquid form up to the evaporator coil where evaporation happens. It’s an […]
How Long Should A Furnace Last?
A: A furnace should last forever—that would be ideal, cost-wise right? Unfortunately, machines don’t and one of the most common misconceptions, in Houston especially is, “My system is out and I know I need to replace the air conditioner. I want to keep the furnace though because I don’t really use it.” Well, that’s not […]
What If Your HVAC System Is 10 Years Or Older?
A: After 10 years, that’s when most manufacturers’ warranties expire. So, at that point, any major repairs or replacement of main components become very expensive. So, return on investment is very low, or non-existent at that point. So, if your system has reached that age and you’re faced with either a malfunctioning compressor, burnout, or […]
How Can I Confirm The Model And Serial Number From My System
A: The easiest way is to go up to the piece of equipment in question and look for a nameplate or a nametag. A lot of times these days it’s a sticker that will have several different numbers from the manufacturing process. It will either say “M/N” or “model number” and the other one “S/N […]
What Size Equipment Do I Need For My Home?
A: The sizing of the equipment is very important to the equivalent performance as you use it— it has to be the right size. A common misconception is, as with other things, is that bigger is better. However, when sizing equipment to your home, it’s more like sizing your shoes. Too small in capacity and […]
What Is A Heat Pump?
A: A heat pump residential air conditioning system is a system that has the capability to reverse the flow of refrigerant. So, when you have your condenser that’s pumping refrigerant towards your evaporator coil—in straight cooling, the coil removes heat from the air. That’s when you get cold air supply into the home. A heat […]
What Can You Tell Me About Air Conditioning Refrigerant?
A: I can tell you that currently, what we’re using industry-wide for residential Houston air conditioning at least, is R410a Puron. It is a refrigerant that was developed when the EPA regulated that R-22 Freon was not environmentally friendly. As you know, sometimes systems will spring a leak and that gas gets released into the […]
