Why Is My HVAC System Short Cycling? Causes and Fixes

Why Is My HVAC System Short Cycling? Causes and Fixes

May 22, 2025

If you’ve noticed that your HVAC system is turning on and off more frequently than usual—often in rapid, repeated bursts—you may be dealing with a common but potentially serious problem known as short cycling.

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What Is an Air Handler? Service Man Working on Furnace.

What Is an Air Handler?

May 15, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

January 3, 2025

If you are in the market for a new heat pump in , efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help.  Deciphering and Decoding You might have seen assorted abbreviations like HSPF2…

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Shower head spraying hot water thanks to a tankless water heater.

Should I Buy a Tankless Water Heater Instead?

December 18, 2024

It’s a terrible moment when you step into the shower and find you have no hot water. Best case scenario—your spouse just ran a load of white clothes on hot in the washing machine, turned on the dishwasher, and took a leisurely hot shower a few minutes ago. Worst case scenario—you have a broken water…

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Woman cozy indoors in the winter.

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

November 28, 2024

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in , creating some significant health problems. At , we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality. Why…

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