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Keep Your Air Conditioner From Freezing Up

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  Figuring out what is causing your air conditioner to ice up can be frustrating, but it is not an uncommon problem. There are a number of reasons for an air conditioner to freeze up, and it really doesn’t matter whether it is a window AC unit or a central air conditioner – the causes of, and solutions to, an air conditioner that keeps freezing up are exactly the same.  It is important to address this issue – a frozen air conditioner will not only cool improperly but can actually be severely damaged if it keeps freezing up. If you have this problem, you have to address it immediately – it won’t solve itself. Here are some common causes: Insufficient airflow across your air conditioner’s evaporator coil can cause it to freeze up. If your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, then your air conditioner can freeze up.  Air conditioners are designed to function in a very specific temperature range. Mechanical failures can cause your air conditioner to freeze up. In order to troubleshoot a

Is Your Boiler Condensate Pipe Leaking? Here’s What To Do!

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 A leaking boiler pipe is never a pleasant sight to see, it’s often quite troublesome, and sometimes there might even be dangerous consequences. A faulty water heater might cause some serious and costly property damage not just to you, but to your neighbors as well. It’s not recommended to try and fix the leak by yourself as you may cause the whole system to lose its protective inhibitor. A leaky boiler can be caused by any number of reasons, so this checklist should help you diagnose the problem on your own. Once you notice a problem in your boiler pipe, there are a few important steps that you need to follow, even if you have decided to cDall a professional plumber. Turn off the water supply. In order to keep the puddle from growing, it’s a good idea to stop the water supply to the boiler. You can do that by turning off the internal stop tap.  Switch off the heating. If you’re using central heating, better switch off the system as well. Like with any other appliance, it should