An air conditioner (AC) is an electromechanical system, which means it has both electrical and mechanical parts. Malfunctions can occur on both sides of the system, leading to inefficient cooling. Here are some of the electrical malfunctions that can attack your AC:
Capacitor Failure
The capacitor's role is to store static electricity which is then used to boost and stabilize the incoming voltage so that it can start the AC motor.
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With winter on its way, and the temperatures starting to reach freezing range, your chances of enduring broken water pipes are increasing exponentially. Unfortunately, broken water pipes can ruin your day, your budget, and your belongings. Even with the best precautionary measures, pipes can burst during the winter. When they do, you need to act fast. If you've woken up to find out that your home is under water, here are four important steps you'll need to take right away.
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Do you have a kitchen faucet that is broken and needs to be replaced? If so, you may be wondering if you can do this job on your own. Here are some tips for replacing a kitchen faucet for those that have not done it before.
Prep Work
Replacing a faucet means getting underneath the kitchen sink to remove it, so get ready by removing everything from underneath the kitchen sink.
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Plumbing is one of the most essential and regular aspects of home care, as plumbing issues arise from time to time. While a common issue with plumbing fees is its varied nature, there are few important determinants of the same. Plumbing fees usually depend on the following aspects:
Location – The fee charged by a plumber depends largely on the location of one's home. Further, for services such as the installation of water, systems in the house also depend on the size of the building, and the nature and complexity of water system to be installed.
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Generally, everything between your house and the main sewer and water connections near the street is your responsibility. That means that if a water pipe bursts and starts flooding the yard if it's on your side of the meter, you are going to have to pay to have it fixed. It's the same with a sewer line. If it bursts between your house and where it connects up to the main sewer line for your street, you're on the hook for repair and the associated costs.
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