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How Does HVAC Ductwork Work?

Tilda Lester — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:57:04 +0000

When you think of your HVAC system, you might think of the bulky air conditioners that sit outside your home or the furnace in your basement. You might even think about the vents in your bedroom, living room, or kitchen. But have you ever stopped to think about the metal channels that connect your air conditioner and furnace to those vents? These metal channels are called the ductwork, and it forms an integral part of your HVAC system.

In this article, we’re going to go through the main parts of your HVAC system’s ductwork, how they work, and when (and why!) they may need to be replaced.

There are several HVAC duct components that make up your HVAC system. Here are some of the main parts:

Ducts (Pipes and Trunks)

The duct pipes and trunks in your home and made of several different components. Simply put, the duct pipes and trunks are the main channels that connect to the air handler and provide a conduit for warmed or cooled air to be blown throughout your home. The duct trunk is the large main trunk, while the duct pipes connect that trunk to each room of your home.

Most of the time, these trunks and pipes are made of galvanized steel but, for places where your walls need a more bendable option, flexible aluminum can also be used. This aluminum is generally called flex piping in ductwork.

Besides the trunk and pipes, there are other ducts that bring air into very specific places within the home. For example, a tall, thin, vertical duct pipe is called a stack, which allows air to be blown vertically through a thin wall. Stack heads are found at the end of this type of duct pipes.

Duct Transitions

Obviously, these ducts need to be connected according to the shape of the home if your HVAC system is to work efficiently. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to HVAC systems, so these duct trunks and pipes must be connected using duct transitions

What’s Making Your Faucet Leak?

Tilda Lester — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:53:20 +0000

A number of different plumbing problems can cause a faucet to leak, from corroded pipes or defective gaskets to mineral deposits in the internal parts of the faucet. Leaky faucets can be irritating, but they can also be a serious problem.

If you ignore a leaking or dripping faucet in your home, the problem can quickly change from a simple repair to a complex plumbing issue, so it’s important that you have the problem taken care of as soon as possible. The professional Ohio plumbers at Wind Bender Mechanical Services, LLC can fix any plumbing problems that you encounter, and we’ll be able to diagnose and repair any leaking faucets quickly and accurately.

The Facts

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, leaks in plumbing fixtures can waste up to 10,000 gallons of water per household every year. The most common leak problems occur with:

Toilet flappers
Valves
Faucets

The EPA states that fixing these problems can save you up to 10% on your water bills every month.

Dripping faucets can waste a tremendous amount of water, so this problem has a serious impact on the environment. If you don’t have any leaks in your Ohio home repaired, you’ll be wasting both money and valuable resources.

Emergency AC Repair

Rowan Strickland — Fri, 29 Nov 2019 13:53:42 +0000

Air conditioning malfunctions are fairly common, and discovering what is causing the disruption in your cooling system can be difficult. Reaching out to a reputable Avondale HVAC contractor for your AC repair can relieve some of the stress that air conditioning emergencies bring.

To correct problems with your air conditioning unit, make sure that your unit and thermostat have power first. Then ensure that the outdoor component’s and air handler’s switches haven’t been turned off. Check the settings on the thermostat. They should be set to cooling mode, and the temperature should be set lower than the home’s temperature. Additionally, clean your air filter if you notice clogging and airflow restriction to reduce stress on the AC unit.

Call Your HVAC Technician If . . .

Your Air Conditioning System is Short Cycling – Your AC unit may turn off and on continually every few minutes. When it behaves like this, it is unable to finish a full cycle. This problem can be caused by a compressor or thermostat malfunction, and if the problem isn’t fixed in a timely manner, it can affect the longevity of your air conditioner, so you should consider contacting your HVAC technician as soon as you notice the problem.
Your Air Conditioning System Crashes – An air conditioner crashing in the middle of the hottest months of the year is a thing of nightmares, but unfortunately, sometimes it happens in real life. If your AC unit crashes, check the circuit breaker and thermostat first, then search for a refrigerant leak, which can cause the unit to stall. A frozen evaporator coil, which prevents the air conditioner from removing heat from your home, may also be the culprit. You may not be able to determine what caused your air conditioner to stop working, so in this case, contact your air conditioning contractor promptly.
You Hear Grinding Noises Coming from Your AC Unit – An insufficiently lubricated motor in the air handler can create a grinding noise in your air conditioner. If the noise persists and you do not correct the problem speedily, the motor could burn out, necessitating costly repairs. Grinding noises in your AC unit may also result from an overworked compressor or a loose fan belt.
Your AC Unit is Experiencing Electrical Failure – Electrical failures are serious matters, so if the lights keep dimming when the AC unit activates, the air conditioning system is tripping, or you notice a burning smell emanating from your AC unit, contact your HVAC technician immediately. Don’t try to fix your AC unit yourself if you suspect that electrical problems are the source of its failure.