DC Cheek Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Blog: Archive for August, 2021

How to Check Your Sump Pump Each Season

Monday, August 23rd, 2021
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Sump pumps–one of those systems that you kind of hope you’ll never need, but when you do, you’ll be glad you have it. Sump pumps effectively remove water from the lowest point of your house in the case of a flood from either stormy water or from a plumbing mishap.

Of course, sump pumps can only do their job reliably if they are well-maintained. Professional maintenance is vital to keeping the system in great condition. But did you know there are smaller maintenance steps you can take on your own each season between annual tune-ups? Read on to learn how to adequately check your sump pump each season.

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AC Coils Frozen? Here’s What To Do!

Monday, August 9th, 2021
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Are the coils of your air conditioner frozen? Usually caused by a clogged air filter or a refrigerant leak that does not allow the coils to absorb heat, frozen AC coils are never a good sign. Your air conditioner requires stable airflow that can keep the coils warm, so they function properly. When the air filter gets clogged, it can restrict air movement, and the air stops moving freely. As a result, the temperature of the coil can drop, and it becomes frozen.

Refrigerant leaks cause a similar problem. If the refrigerant is leaking, the refrigerant pressure can drop. This can cause the evaporator coils to freeze as they are unable to absorb sufficient levels of heat.

Here we highlight the most common signs that your AC coils are frozen and whether you should try to resolve the problem on your own or call a professional for air conditioning repair in Duluth, GA

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