Why Your AC Unit Is Making Strange Noises
POSTED March 27, 2025
It might not happen in the middle of the night and wake you from a sound slumber, but clanking noises coming from your HVAC system can still be jarring, no matter when they happen. Most homeowners will automatically tense up,...
Signs Your AC Compressor Is Failing
POSTED March 25, 2025
If you're inside your home during a hot summer month and suddenly feel warm air coming from your vents, it may be a sign of an old or failing compressor. Sometimes, you may feel no air at all. Or you...
Solve Common AC Problems: Thermostat Troubleshooting Guide
POSTED March 21, 2025
If you're experiencing an AC unit not turning on, not shutting off, or "short cycling" by turning itself on and off frequently, you may have a thermostat issue. HVAC systems that don't work properly can quickly cause your home's interior...
How to Detect and Fix AC Refrigerant Leaks
POSTED March 19, 2025
If you're experiencing warmer rooms despite not changing the thermostat, hearing hissing sounds from your AC unit, or having higher energy bills, you may have a refrigerant leak. You can investigate yourself by looking for fluid around your outside unit....
Can You Install an AC Unit Yourself? Why DIY HVAC Replacement Is a Really Bad Idea
POSTED March 14, 2025
Hello! Northwest Exteriors experts here with another hot topic: DIY. Now, we admit there are thousands of you out there with handyman superpowers that are off the charts, and you can learn even the most complicated methods in a flash....
The Truth About What Happens If You Don’t Use an Air Filter in Your AC Unit
POSTED March 13, 2025
Hey there! Northwest Exteriors HVAC experts weighing in again on a subject you may find bewildering: running your AC with zero filter. More people than you think do this. They either forget to put in a new one or run...
How Much Does It Cost to Install Central Air?
POSTED March 12, 2025
Hello again from the experts at Northwest Exteriors! Today’s topic is homes without central air. We know what you’re wondering. Is that really a thing in 2025? Well, yes. Older homes, especially Victorian homes that, while gorgeous, weren’t outfitted with...
Should You Set Your Thermostat Fan to ‘On’ or ‘Auto’ in Winter?
POSTED March 11, 2025
Hello again from the Northwest Exteriors HVAC experts! Today’s query is one a lot of you might find odd: changing the thermostat setting according to the season. Now, most homeowners just check to make sure air is blowing out and...
How to Tell If Your AC Compressor Is Bad – A Guide from Northwest Exteriors
POSTED March 10, 2025
It’s time for more insider tips from the HVAC experts at Northwest Exteriors! Living in California is like living in paradise, especially when it comes to the weather. Endless sunny days are why we love it here. But during the...
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