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One of the most common parts to fail on a single-phase HVAC system is a run capacitor, so much so that we sometimes refer to junior techs as “capacitor changers.” While capacitors may be easy to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — In my last Home Zone, I ...

Your HVAC system is crucial for staying comfortable at home. It keeps you warm in winter and cool in the summer, but like any appliance, it has a finite lifespan. Ignoring the signs that your HVAC ...

As spring turns into summer and warm weather blankets the U.S., many homeowners are turning on their air conditioners for the first time only to find they do not work. Faced with potentially lofty ...