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Mercersburg HVAC Repair Question: What Is Refrigerant Pressure and Why Does it Matter?

Refrigerant is often called the “lifeblood” of mechanical heating and cooling devices like the heat pump and air conditioner in your Mercersburg home.  The main function of refrigerant is to transfer heat through a closed loop system. Various heating and cooling (HVAC) components require different operating pressures to move refrigerant and process the “refrigeration cycle.” In a nutshell, the refrigeration cycle involves refrigerant, which changes from a liquid to a vapor and back to a liquid again by the addition of...
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Rohrersville Plumber’s Guide: Components of Trenchless Water Line Replacement

Trenchless technology is a relatively option for pipe repair and replacement, allowing your plumber to replace main water lines or sewer lines under your Rohrersville property without digging a massive trench in the ground. Cost effective and environmentally friendly, this process is designed to minimize the impact on homeowners who are worried about losing their favorite trees or disrupting their neighbors. But, what exactly is involved in trenchless water line replacement? Here is a quick look at the process and...
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Clear Spring Heating Guide: Troubleshooting Furnace Air Flow Problems

Whenever you notice furnace air flow problems in your Clear Spring home, you can usually do a little troubleshooting and solve the issue on your own. Most air flow problems can be fixed easily and quickly. Here are a few guidelines to get you started, but if you need help or notice other problems with your furnace, call a qualified Larry & Sons heating technician. Furnace Filters: Checking the furnace filter is the first step you should take when there are...
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Waynecastle Plumber’s Guide: Emergency Plumbing Tips

When you have a plumbing emergency in your Waynecastle home, the last thing you want to do is make the problem worse, but if you don’t act fast, that’s exactly what might happen. To help you take the right actions and avoid the wrong ones, here are some quick tips for how to handle a plumbing emergency. Shutting Off the Water – If a pipe bursts or you have standing water somewhere, the very first step you take is to...
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Keedysville Plumbing Question: Do Low-Flow Toilets Work?

Low flush toilets have been available since 1994 and are highly recommended both by the government and multiple green organizations to help reduce the water use in your Keedysville home. But, the big question you probably have is whether these highly popular alternatives to regular toilets in fact work. The Numbers To start with, low flush toilets use less than half as much water to flush as a normal toilet. The average standard toilet uses 3.5 gallons per flush, while...
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