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Haunting AC Noises and What They Mean

Monday, November 19th, 2018

outdoor unit of an air conditionerWe have certainly had our share of chilly mornings so far this fall, some of them just in this past week. But as any Austin resident knows, we can still be facing warmer temperatures and heat waves well through winter. That said, if your air conditioner is experiencing any trouble, there’s no time like the present to manage them!

This is especially true for unsettling noises coming from your cooling system. Noises that might seem minor now are always the sign of something amiss within your system, and should therefore never be ignored. But what noises are we referring to, exactly? Keep reading to learn about a few.

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How Do You Fix Damaged Ductwork?

Monday, November 5th, 2018

A dirty male hand, holding a paintbrush, is spreading caulk over a house air duct joint with a paintbrush. The caulk has been applied from a tube with a caulk gun and the brush is evenly spreading it over the joint. Caulking residential ducts prevents air-conditioned or heated air from escaping the duct and prevents ambient air from entering the system. This is a new practice in homebuilding to increase energy efficiency, eventually it may be come standard or mandatory.And no, the answer is not, “with duct tape.”

“But wait,” you might ask, “why is it called duct tape then?!”

After all, you’ve probably heard the old adage, “all you need for home repairs is two things—if it doesn’t move and it’s supposed to, WD-40. If it moves and it’s not supposed to, duct tape!” And, we agree, duct tape is a great temporary solution to many home repair needs. But, not ductwork damage!

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