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Of course I took out all those AC units eventually, just as soon as I could get a central system installed! It was a very nice moment, because when the HVAC tech saw all the old units I was going to get rid of, he told me about a local program for at-risk youth

This house has been in the family for generations. Sadly, my mom and dad always took that to mean that they shouldn’t make any improvements to the house. They thought it was disrespectful to change such an aged and respected building… but I say nuts to that! My ancestors made this house as good as they possibly could, but I’m sure they would want their bloodline to keep on improving, so it always stays the best! The first thing I did when I moved in was to gut the living room and the kitchen, and totally refurbish them. Because my folks never wanted to install a central HVAC system, all the place had was a series of window-mounted units in a few of the rooms. Of course I took out all those AC units eventually, just as soon as I could get a central system installed! It was a very nice moment, because when the HVAC tech saw all the old units I was going to get rid of, he told me about a local program for at-risk youth. This guy actually hosted a monthly class for local teens, teaching them the basics of heating and cooling repair as an alternative to working at McDonalds or Walmart. He explained to me that with these seven air conditioners, he could give these kids more hands-on lessons, and show them the inner workings in great detail. I gave him my blessing to take all the old air conditioners with him to use for class, and he was so grateful he signed me up for the annual service program for free.

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My friends and I decided to go camping.

We were fully intent on “roughing it” and spending a weekend in the woods doing things the old fashioned way.

As it turns out, when your campsite is only a five minute drive from a Walmart, it is very hard to rough it. When we ran out of bottled water, no one was cool with drinking water from the stream, so we went to the store and bought some more… plus some chips, too! When the winds picked up and we couldn’t keep the campfire going, we went and bought a space heater that ran off of the car engine. It turns out that you can’t melt marshmallows over a space heater the same way you can a fire, a lesson we learned before going to buy another space heater, one that wasn’t covered in sticky goo. With only one space heater, everyone tried to cram into one tent to sleep, but there wasn’t room for us all. I turned on my phone flashlight and used a stick to scrape some of the melted marshmallow from the other space heater. After about an hour I got it to work, but the goo on the heating coils started to burn, so I was warm in my own tent, but it stank to high heaven! We decided that if we ever go back we will rent a huge RV so we can have controlled heating and not have to worry about any of this. Campfires are cool and all, but no replacement for a good heating system.

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Mostly I have watched a few hundred HVAC tutorials and videos on Youtube, but I have also bought the owner’s manual for my home system

Air purity is finally getting a lot more attention, thanks to the COVID pandemic. For the first time people are starting to think about the air they breathe, and what they can do to improve the quality of that air. I have breathing problems, and have since I was a small child, so this is something that has always been important to me. Monitoring the quality of the outside air is just as important, so I always keep track of the humidity levels, the allergens and pollen in the air, as well as the temps. I am not an HVAC tech, but I have studied the field extensively, just to be able to cultivate my own expert opinion. My problem is not that I distrust HVAC techs, but that I consider them to be normal people capable of making mistakes. I will never hesitate to call a professional HVAC tech, but at the same time I need to know enough to make sure they are correct. Mostly I have watched a few hundred HVAC tutorials and videos on Youtube, but I have also bought the owner’s manual for my home system. According to the original specs, this air conditioner should work for another eight to twelve years, but only if I take the best possible care of it. Seeing as how a new HVAC system will set you back eight to ten thousand dollars these days, I want this one to live for as long as possible! Because of my breathing issues, air quality and HVAC performance are very important to me.

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I just turned 50 and I have to tell you that I think it sucks.

I used to enjoy working out, and I only did it when I felt like it.

It didn’t matter if I hit the gym once a week or once a year, I stayed in pretty good shape. Those days are behind me, because now I exercise every single day, and still put on weight. I have to take pills to fall asleep, other pills to stay asleep, and a third kind of pills to wake up in the morning. Let me restate it — getting old sucks. And thanks to my hot flashes, I am wearing out the thermostat by constantly jamming the A/C up to the max. I went so far as to rearrange my living room to place my favorite easychair right under the air vent. When I get home from work I will park it there, and use my smart thermostat with voice control to turn down the AC and let the glorious coldness rain down over me. At work I was actually quite lucky, because my desk has always been under the AC vent, except for I used to hate it. I used to be that person in the office that was always wearing a sweater and fussing with the thermostat, but no longer. Now I am quite thankful to have the air vents right overhead, otherwise the day at work would be a lot sweatier. I hope these hot flashes stop soon, because running the AC so much is really driving up my utility bills.

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An improper or unpleasant stench is often the hint of mold in HVAC ducts or in air vents.

In multiple instances, you will smell it ahead of seeing it. If you notice a moldy or stale smell that departs when you are not running your air conditioning unit, that can constrict the cause of the odor to mold in your heating and air conditioning system. If you detect a recurring problem, usually in regions with disappointing ventilation or profuse moisture, get it diagnosed instantly. Mold spreads by way of spores, so you won’t actually see patches of mold growth at the beginning. By the time you do see a distinct amount, infestation can be uncontrollable. If people or pets in your beach home start complaining about symptoms whenever the aircon is on, mold in HVAC ducts is the likely suspect. If there is sufficient mold in or around the vents, it can disperse in the air, causing sensitivity-like symptoms like headaches, gagging, angry nose and throat, and sensitive eyes. Mold grows in the air duct if there are two things in the area: moisture and hot temperatures. If your air conditioning system is enormous for the area you have, it can contribute to mold in the HVAC ducts since there is so much wetness caused by cooling too fast. Setting your AC on an absolutely low temperature can also lead to mold on the vents. When the frigid air from the vents comes upon the hot air in the room, the temperature difference creates moisture in the air which condenses on areas in and around the vents. If that moisture keeps increasing and does not dry up, it can create the ideal atmosphere for mold growth. If your ducts have cracks that let in hot air, this temperature polarity can cause a similar matter. The combination of frosty air in the ducts and hot air in the walls leads to moisture condensing on the ducts and supplies the ideal environment for mold to fill out.
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An odd or reek whiff is often the number one sign of mold inside ductworks or air vents.

In numerous instances, you will smell it prior to spotting it.

If you notice a fusty or cluggy smell that isn’t present when you are not utilizing the air conditioning or cooling unit, that can boil down the cause of the wrench to mold in your heating, ventilation, and AC system. If you observe a recurring problem, often in areas with improper ventilation or a lot of humidity, get it checked out as fast as you can. Mold spreads by way of spores, so you might miss seeing actual patches of mold forming right away. By the time you do come upon a noticeable amount, contamination can be quite unruly. If people or pets in the home start having symptoms whenever the aircon is on, mold in ductworks is the most likely culprit. If there are piles of mold in or around the vents, it can advance in the air, causing allergy-like health issues such as headaches, nausea, stinging nose and throat, and irritable eyes. Mold grows in ductwork owing to two things. The area needs to have moisture and moderate temperatures. If your AC unit is huge for the space you have, it can initiate mold formation in the ductworks from creating more moisture by cooling too abruptly. Setting your AC on a low temperature setting can sporadically bring about mold around the vents. At the time cool air from the vents adjoins the moderate air in the room, the temperature variance can cause moisture in the air to liquify on surfaces in all areas of the vents. If that moisture increases and does not dry out, it can contribute to mold growth. If your ducts have gaps that allow moderate air to flow in, this temperature differential can begin the same issue. The combination of freezing air in the ducts and moderate air in the walls can generate moisture on the ducts and bring forth the perfect environment for mold to come up.

 

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An unventilated aroma is most likely the first sign cue of mold in ductworks or in air vents.

• In several cases, you will notice the smell before you can observe the mold.

If you identify a damp aroma that disappears when you are not operating your air conditioner or heating system, that can slenderize the cause of the funk to mold in your heating system. If you perceive a recurring problem, usually in zones with bad ventilation or a lot of dampness, get it checked out as soon as possible. Mold spreads using spores, so you won’t necessarily glimpse actual patches of mold spores right away. By the time you do work out a noticeable amount, infestation can be out of control. If people or pets in the household start experiencing traits whenever the HVAC unit is on, mold in ductworks is perhaps the cause. If there is plenty of mold in or around the vents, it can move in the air, causing flu symptom-like issues like headaches, vomiting, stuffy nose and throat plus red eyes. Mold develops in ductwork when several components are present including vapor and moderate heat. If your air conditioner is oversized for the room you have, it can begin mold growth in the ductworks from creating excess wetness by cooling too hastily. Setting your AC on an absolutely low setting can sporadically lead to mold on all sides of the vents. When the cool air from the vents combines with the moderate air in the dwelling, the temperature difference creates water in the air to condense on places in and around the vents. If that moisture continues to increase and does not dry out, it can persuade mold to grow. If your ducts have slits that let in air, this temperature differential can be the source of the same issue. The combination of cold air inside the ducts and moderate air on the walls can be the starting point of vapor to condense on the ducts and yield the perfect environment for mold to spread.

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A muggy stink is often the first warning of mold in air ducts or in the ventilation system.

In many cases, you will sniff it out before you can see the mold.

If you notice a musty or moldy odor that goes away when you switch off the aircon unit, that can narrow down the origin of the stink to mold in the central air conditioning. If you notice a recurring matter, usually in areas with improper ventilation or a lot of wetness, get it evaluated pronto. Mold spreads via spores, so you won’t necessarily view actual patches of mold growth around the house. By the moment you do observe a noticeable amount, infestation can be very extreme. If people or animals in your dwelling start experiencing health issues whenever the AC is on, mold inside the air ducts might be the source. If there is a vast amount of mold in or around the ventilation system, it can spread in the air, resulting in flu symptom-like issues such as headaches, nausea, irritability, scratchy throat, and tingling eyes. Mold grows in the air duct under the right conditions. There must be moisture and warm and cool temperatures. If the HVAC unit is bigger for the space you have, it can breed mold in the air ducts because of creating excessive moisture by cooling too fast. Setting your AC on an unquestionably low temperature can also lead to mold production around the vents. When the cold air from the vents reaches the warm air in the space, the temperature differentiation can lead to water formation in the air to condense on areas in and around the ducts. If there’s a lot of water that can;t dry up, it can lead to mold formation. When the ducts have gaps that let in warm air, this temperature contrast can lead to the same hitch. The mixing of cold air in the ducts and warm air in the walls can give rise to moisture production on the ducts thus giving the perfect atmosphere for mold to develop. .

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An unusual or musty odor is often the first sign of mold in air ducts or in air vents.

In many cases, you will smell it before you can see it.

If you notice a musty or moldy smell that goes away when you are not using your air conditioning or heating, that can narrow down the cause of the smell to mold in your HVAC system. If you notice a recurring problem, usually in areas with poor ventilation or a lot of moisture, get it checked out right away. Mold spreads through spores, so you won’t necessarily see actual patches of mold growth right away. By the time you do see a noticeable amount, infestation can be quite serious. If people or pets in your home start experiencing symptoms whenever the AC is on, mold in air ducts might be the cause. If there is enough mold in or around the vents, it can spread in the air, causing allergy-like symptoms such as headaches, nausea, irritated nose and throat, and itchy eyes. Mold grows in ductwork when two things are present: moisture and warm temperatures. If your AC unit is oversized for the space you have, it can cause mold in the air ducts from creating too much moisture by cooling too quickly. Setting your AC on a very low temperature can sometimes lead to mold around the vents. When the cool air from the vents meets the warm air in the room, the temperature difference can cause moisture in the air to condense on surfaces in and around the vents. If that moisture builds up and doesn’t dry out, it can lead to mold growth. If your ducts have leaks that let in warm air, this temperature differential can cause the same issue. The combination of cold air in the ducts and warm air in the walls can cause moisture to condense on the ducts and provide the perfect environment for mold to grow.

 

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When it comes time to procure a new system to replace your aging AC, you will thrive much more from a R410A refrigerant system that’s affordable to maintain

When you only have a cooling system that functions with R22 refrigerant, an ozone destructive substance, you are in for a tough time during your next repair date. From January 1, 2020, production and bringing into the country of R22 refrigerant will not be possible in the US. Any aircons or heat pump systems needing a repair that calls for R22 refrigerant will mean parting with lots of cash to cover a refrigerant bill or buy a new AC system. If you have an old AC unit, you’re exempt from this but it’s worth noting that the prohibition of production and import of R22 is active. The EPA also halted the manufacture and input of new R22 HVACs or heat pump systems. The move led to many manufacturers of AC and heat pump devices to redesign their units to rely on R410A. If your AC or heat pump was constructed and installed before January 1, 2012, it’s most likely still using R22 refrigerant. The aircon may have a mark on it that lets you know the style of refrigerant to input. But the shrinking supply of R22 refrigerant is making it pricier. As the amount becomes diminishes, it might cost you more for a repair that majors on R22 refrigerant than paying for a modern heat pump or AC system. Still it’s worth pointing out that heating systems don’t use up the refrigerant. Refrigerant goes through a systematic series of coils. If the aircon professional suspects an issue, they should find and patch the refrigerant leak instead of only adding more to a leaking system. When it comes time to procure a new system to replace your aging AC, you will thrive much more from a R410A refrigerant system that’s affordable to maintain. R410A is in higher supply than R22 refrigerant.

 

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