To prevent overheating of a hermetic compressor’s internal motor, some type of cooling method must be employed. Compressor manufacturers will use one of three methods to provide the necessary cooling ...

Most central air conditioners have two basic parts: an outdoor unit (compressor/condenser) that sits next to your home and an indoor unit (evaporator) that’s ...

REPAIR OR REPLACE?: The age of the system, total cost of repair, and total cost of future repairs are just a few of the things contractors need to take into account when recommending whether to repair ...

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