Looking for a fun event to attend or participate in this July? Doylestown is sponsoring their 2nd annual Doyelstown at Dusk Car Show on Saturday July 23rd from 5pm to 10pm. General admission is FREE and if you want to participate in the show, registration is $10 (pre-entry) or $15 (day of). Click here for more details! Hope you are enjoying your summer and perhaps we’ll see you there!
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Saturday, July 16th, 2011What Are Limit Switches and How Do They Work?
Friday, May 27th, 2011When you set the thermostat on your air conditioning system, you pretty take for granted that the system will maintain that temperature throughout your house. But did you ever stop to think about how it’s actually accomplished? The truth is that there are many moving parts that all play a role in keeping your home cool and comfortable, and one of these is the limit switch.
What Is a Limit Switch?
Although you’re probably not aware of it, you’ve encountered plenty of limit switches over the years. A limit switch is anything that stops an electric appliance under certain circumstances. The little switch that turns the light on in the refrigerator when you open the door and then off again when you close it is the perfect example of a limit switch. Another common one is the switch that stops your washer or dryer from running when you open the door. Limit switches are used for a variety of appliances and gadgets to not only save electricity but to keep you and your device safe.
Limit Switches and Air Conditioning
The limit switch on your air conditioning system is the link between the blower on your air handler and the thermostat. When the thermostat senses that the desired indoor temperature has been reached, it stops the air conditioner from producing any more cold air. At that point, it’s important for the blower to stop functioning as well.
If it doesn’t, the blower will continue to move and warm air rather than cold will begin circulating throughout your home. However, if the blower shuts off too soon, the cold air that’s still being generated by the air conditioner won’t be able to circulate. So it’s essential that the blower be switched off at the same time the cold air stops arriving. That’s exactly what the limit switch does.
While it’s only one very small part of a large machine, the limit switch in your air conditioner plays a vital role in keeping your home comfortable and in allowing your air conditioning system to function as efficiently as possible.
If you notice that your air conditioner is shutting off too soon or not soon enough, it may be because of a broken limit switch. Sometimes, the system simply needs to be reset, something you can do with the help of your owner’s manual. However, if your limit switch is broken, you should contact a professional to take a look and determine if it needs to be replaced.
Spring Maintenance Tips For Inside the House
Friday, May 13th, 2011Spring has sprung, and for homeowners that means more than just spring cleaning; it’s also the opportunity to take care of some home maintenance tasks. It may not be a ton of fun, but proper home maintenance is essential to keeping your home attractive and in good repair, as well as retaining its resale value.
Some simple maintenance once a year can also help avoid costly repair bills down the road. Below are a few tips on keeping the inside of your home maintained. Most of these are quick projects that can be done in your spare time over the weekend.
Ventilation, Heating And Cooling Tips:
- Clean out your stove’s exhaust hood and change the filter. This will help the system to keep running efficiently and prevent damage to the motor, so that your kitchen is always well ventilated. A properly functioning kitchen exhaust system can also help prevent fires.
- Change the furnace filter. The heating season may be behind you, but it will get chilly again before you know it. Changing your filter now as part of your spring maintenance will ensure that you don’t forget to do it in the interim, so your house will be properly heated when the chill of winter returns.
- On the flip side, have your air conditioning system inspected by a professional. They can perform routine maintenance on the A/C system and make any necessary repairs. Taking care of this early in the spring will help make the hot summer months much more comfortable in your home.
Electrical Tips:
- Hire an electrician to inspect the wiring and other components of your home’s electrical system. You can also do this yourself if you’re savvy, but unless you have experience, professional assistance is strongly recommended in order to avoid injury.
- Have a look at your extension cords and power strips around the house. Replace any that are damaged or worn.
- Check light fixtures to ensure installed bulbs are of the correct wattage. Using the wrong wattage bulb can cause electrical shorts, or draw more power than you need, making for an unnecessary expense. Consider replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs.
Safety Tips:
- Clean all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace the batteries.
- Have your fire extinguisher inspected to ensure it works properly. Replace as needed.
By making time to perform these relatively simple tasks in the spring, you can help keep your home safe and comfortable, while also decreasing ownership costs in the long run.
Meet One of Our Best!
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011Hard work is paying off for Keith Linde. After five-and-a-half years as a Carney apprentice, Keith earned a promotion to technician in December. Rather than going on service calls with a senior employee, Keith can now tackle any job on his own. “You’ve got to climb the tree to get to the next level,” Keith says. He understands the
Keith Linde
challenges the company’s current apprentices face, but he knows they’ll succeed, just as he did.
Keith first started with Carney while he was still a student at North Montco Technical Career Center in Lansdale. While enrolled in the HVAC program, Keith worked two days a week at Carney and spent the other three days in classes. HVAC has been a comfortable choice for Keith right from the start. “I’d rather do this than anything else,”
he says. “Ever since 9th grade when we [got exposure to] all the building trades, I liked HVAC the best.” The combination of HVAC and Carney gave Keith an easy transition from school to the workforce: He stepped into his job here immediately upon graduation from Montco.
Keith’s favorite part of the job is repairing a heating system that has broken down. “It’s very satisfying to restore a customer’s comfort,” he says. Keith lives in Lansdale, which is also where he grew up as the second of four brothers. Two of his brothers are now expecting their first children, and Keith is excited to become an uncle. When Keith’s not working, he enjoys being with friends and riding his Kawasaki Ninja XZX6R motorcycle.
We here at Carney are very proud of Keith and his accomplishments at our company. It has been a pleasure to have him on our team!
PP&L Rebates
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
If you are a PP&L customer and are considering replacing your heat pump or air conditioning system, you could receive up to $400 from PP&L towards the installation of money saving, high efficiency systems. Act now, because the rebate is set to expire on May 31st.
This rebate CAN BE COMBINED with the Federal Tax Credit and various manufacturer rebates.
Call Lisa today at 215.822.9029 to schedule an appointment for a free in home estimate if you are considering replacing or upgrading your home’s comfort system.
Electrical Association Rebates
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Effective February 1st, 2010, the Electrical Association of Philadelphia is issuing instant rebates up to $800 to Bucks and Montgomery County homeowners who replace their heating and air conditioning system with energy saving high efficiency systems.
These instant rebates can be combined with the Federal Tax Credit for high efficiency heating and air conditioning systems!
Call Lisa at 215.822.9029 to schedule a consultation today!