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Getting AC Repair ASAP Will Save You Money—Here’s How

August 19th, 2024

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Air conditioners can cost a pretty penny. Then there are the operating costs, the amount you pay for the electricity to run the air conditioner. Heating and cooling account for a huge portion of the energy used in American homes! Then, if your air conditioner is having some sort of problem, there’s the cost of having it repaired. It’s understandable that you’d want to avoid these costs.

The trick is that you’ll actually spend more if you postpone AC repair. So as soon as something seems wrong, you should get it checked out by a qualified technician. Why would getting AC repair right away help you to save money? There are a few ways that delayed repair raises air conditioning costs. Here’s the info.

Why You Need Professionals for AC Maintenance and Repair

August 5th, 2024

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Today’s homeowners have greater access to information than ever before in human history. If you suspect something is wrong, you can read articles from hundreds of experts with just a quick tap of your fingers on a device you can fit in your pocket! And if you want to learn a new skill for a DIY project, there’s no shortage of how-to videos on the internet.

Here’s the thing, though: some home projects are perfectly reasonable to do yourself. Freshening up a room with a coat of paint, for example, or giving your kitchen a facelift with new cabinet doors—these things don’t come with serious risks. But when it comes to your air conditioner, you need to be more careful. Only trust professionals for AC maintenance and repair. Here’s why.

Why Is There Ice on My Air Conditioner?

July 22nd, 2024

Life is hectic, and sometimes we find ourselves rushing from one urgent situation to another. Routine things like AC maintenance can be forgotten. And if something is odd or slightly concerning—if, for example, there’s ice on your air conditioner’s evaporator coils—you might ignore it or put off dealing with it because it doesn’t seem like an emergency yet.

This can lead to much bigger problems developing! Catching an issue early will help you to keep the problem small and easily repaired. And ice on your air conditioner is definitely the kind of concern that will get worse if you don’t get it fixed. So where did this ice come from anyway?

What Is a “Smart” Thermostat?

July 8th, 2024

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Today’s home climate control options are far beyond what used to be possible. New high-efficiency air conditioners use new materials, variable-speed motors, and multi-phase compressors to keep homes cool with much less energy. Heat pumps can do all that as well as heating homes in the winter. And then there’s smart technology.

Smart technology means more advanced computer systems being integrated into all sorts of household items. One product that has a major impact on home climate control is the smart thermostat. What is a smart thermostat? What makes it different from other thermostats? How does it work? Is it worth investing in? Let’s explore some answers.

Is Something Wrong with Your AC—Or Is It Something Wrong With the Ducts?

June 24th, 2024

When your home isn’t getting cool enough during the heat of the summer, or you’re hearing strange sounds from your HVAC system this time of year, you’re likely to assume that you need air conditioner repair. And maybe you do! But there’s another possibility. Your air conditioner could be fine, and instead you might have a problem with your ductwork.

Some of the symptoms of an AC problem and a duct problem can be quite similar. And either way, you need a qualified HVAC technician to get to the bottom of the issue and resolve it. How can you tell if the problem you’re having means you need AC repair or duct repair? Here are some clues to consider.

Did Your AC Get Off to a Bad Start in the Summer Weather? Let’s See What’s Wrong…

June 10th, 2024

In our climate, air conditioning isn’t a luxury. It can be necessary for your health and well-being, especially if your family includes anyone very young, elderly, or with certain health conditions. When that heat first hits, you need your air conditioner to be ready to keep up with it.

But what if your AC is just not getting the job done, or is having problems? Then it’s vital to get that air conditioner the help it needs. This will prevent the situation from getting bad enough that the AC breaks entirely, leaving you sweating and suffering while you wait for repairs.

What should you do if your air conditioner is struggling already, when summer’s barely started? We’ve got some helpful tips.

Common AC Troubles That Can Happen Because of Neglecting Maintenance

May 27th, 2024

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You’ve been told that air conditioners require maintenance. You probably know that it should be done every year, and that most people have it done in the spring, just before the air conditioner needs to be in good condition to take on the heavy summer workload.

But why does an AC unit require annual maintenance? What will happen if you don’t have it done? Serious AC troubles can result. Here’s what we mean.

It’s That Time Again: Contact Your HVAC Contractors for Air Conditioning Maintenance

May 13th, 2024

Springtime in Louisiana! What’s on your to-do list? Eating fresh strawberries? Going to a food festival? Listening to music at an outdoor venue? How about air conditioning maintenance? It might not be as much fun as other springtime festivities, but it will make your summer a lot nicer. Here’s why.

You Need Experts for Commercial Server Room Cooling

April 15th, 2024

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If your business has a server room, this is the nervous system of your entire enterprise. A person cannot function when something serious goes wrong within their nervous system. Your business will struggle, screech to a halt, or perhaps even not survive if something serious goes wrong in the server room. And what does the server room need to stay healthy? Climate control.

You could try to keep the climate under control in your server room yourself. But is it worth the risk? Definitely not! For commercial server room cooling, you should only trust the experts, not try to DIY or hire an amateur. The stakes are too high. Here’s what we mean.

Why Does My Heat Pump Keep Quickly Switching On and Off?

April 1st, 2024

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A heat pump is a great choice for our climate. It provides fantastic cooling during our long, hot summers. And it can provide warmth throughout the winter as well, with an efficiency that’s far beyond that of any other type of heating system. But, like everything else in this world, there’s always a chance that something will go wrong and your heat pump will need repair.

There are a variety of signs you might notice when your heat pump is having an issue. One you should pay particular attention to is something called short-cycling. Short-cycling is when your heat pump keeps quickly switching on and off. This means you need prompt heat pump repair. Here’s what you should know.