DB Heating & Cooling, Inc. Blog : Archive for July, 2017

Could Your Ductless System Be Suffering?

Monday, July 24th, 2017

ductless-system-sufferingWhen it comes to choosing an effective and efficient cooling system for your home, many people are choosing to go the route of the ductless mini-split, and for good reason. Ductless systems are space saving—they only require a single outdoor unit and multiple air handlers mounted high up on the wall out of the way.

They eliminate indoor air quality problems—ducted systems invite dust, dirt, pollen, and even mold spores and mildew into your home. Lastly, ductless systems allow for zoned cooling—and heating!—so you can control whether or not you are using your HVAC system in unoccupied rooms (which is a severe energy waster).

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No, Ice on Your AC Isn’t Normal: Here’s Why

Monday, July 10th, 2017

no-ice-on-ac-isnt-normalAs HVAC professionals, our customers trust us to give them expert advice when it comes to their air conditioning equipment. So when we’re asked if ice developing on any part of the AC system is normal, we’re going to tell you no.

We understand why you might believe that this is normal. They involve chilled air coming from the vents, so it makes sense to have ice involved in the process, right? In fact, one of the ways to jerry-rig up a simple cooling system is to place a bowl of ice in front of a fan—so wouldn’t it make sense for an AC system to work in a similar matter?

No, it isn’t! Ice on your air conditioner—particularly on the coil—is a symptom of a problem with the air conditioner, possibly a major one that requires professional Wyckoff, NJ air conditioning services.

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