HVAC

You adjust the thermostat. The system kicks on. You hear it running. But your home stays uncomfortably warm in summer or cold in winter. This frustrating problem is surprisingly common, and the cause isn’t always what homeowners expect. The Mystery of the Running-But-Not-Working System When your HVAC system runs constantly without achieving the desired temperature,…

Ask any HVAC contractor how long a system should last, and you’ll hear “15-20 years for AC, 20-25 for furnaces.” But walk through any neighborhood and you’ll find 30-year-old systems still running and 8-year-old systems already replaced. What makes the difference? The answer isn’t just “good brands” or “luck.” Specific factors, many within your control—determine…