One of the most common myths about air conditioning is that hot spots in homes are just inevitable and nothing can be done to stop them. Uneven cooling (and uneven heating during the winter) is a problem that many homes face, but there are ways to stop it and enjoy cool temperature throughout a house. Below we’ll look at some of the ways hots spots can be fixed. Our technicians are here to help you out: they’ll track down the cause of uneven heating and offer great solutions.
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Fixing the Hot Spots in Your House
Monday, August 8th, 2016Why Your AC May Be Tripping the Circuit Breaker
Monday, August 1st, 2016The electrical panel in a home does the important job of shutting down electrical circuits when there’s too much electrical draw from one of the appliances, such as the air conditioner. If your air conditioning system suddenly stops working completely, one of the first things you should do is check the electrical panel to see if the AC’s circuit breaker has tripped. Resetting the breaker will usually solve the problem.
Beware of Burned-Out Capacitors in Your AC This Summer!
Monday, July 18th, 2016If you remembered to schedule regular maintenance for your air conditioning system during the spring, then your home’s AC has a great chance of making it through the summer heat without running into a major malfunction. That is, after all, one of the main reasons to have maintenance done in the first place.
Weird and Unusual Facts about Air Conditioners
Monday, July 11th, 2016The electro-mechanical air conditioning system has been around since 1902, when Willis Haviland Carrier invented a refrigerant-based device designed to lower humidity inside paper plants. The AC has gone through many developments during the century-plus it’s been around, and now it’s a standard part of the daily lives of most people in the U.S.
Water Leaking from Your AC? This Might Be Why…
Monday, July 4th, 2016Why Won’t My AC Keep Up with the Heat?
Monday, June 27th, 2016Summer is now officially here… and so is the summer heat. The temperatures are rising into the high 80s now, and it will only grow hotter during July. Your house’s air conditioning system is going to be doing a great deal of work over the next few months. If it’s operating correctly (and it was properly sized when it was first installed) it shouldn’t experience any trouble delivering the household with comfortable temperatures.
How Often to Change Your HVAC System’s Air Filter
Monday, June 13th, 2016This is a reminder that we cannot bring up often enough: you must change (or clean) the air filter in your HVAC system routinely during the year as part of regular maintenance. This filter protects the cabinet that houses your air conditioner and furnace—or heat pump, in some cases—and prevents dust and other debris entering via the return air vents from creating damage. But if the filter is left alone, it will become congested, resulting in a choke in the airflow and a system that’s inefficient and in danger of suffering crippling malfunctions.
“Okay, but how often do I have to do this?” you ask. It depends on the type of filter you use. Let’s look at some examples.
What Is “Hard Starting” and Why Is It Bad for an Air Conditioner?
Monday, May 23rd, 2016“Hard starting” is a condition that can affect air conditioners (as well as other mechanical devices, such as cars) where the motors and the compressor responsible for operating the system have trouble coming on and staying on. If your air conditioner is hard starting, it will stutter as it attempts to turn on, and will then cycle-off soon after it comes to life. Often the hard starting is accompanied by clicking and grinding noises.
4 Reasons to Schedule Air Conditioning Replacement before This Summer
Monday, May 9th, 2016The summer weather is on the way, and it’s a good time to ask yourself if the central air conditioning system in your home is ready for another round of heavy heat. It might be time to retire your AC and schedule installation with HVAC professionals who can help you pick a great new unit and have it quickly set up. Below are some of the ways to tell that it’s a good time to replace your current cooling system:
Why Your Air Conditioning System Won’t Turn Off
Monday, May 2nd, 2016When it’s hot outside and you try to turn on your AC to get your house cooled down, only to find that the air conditioner won’t come on, you’ll know something is wrong right away. But the opposite situation is also a problem: when your air conditioner comes on… and it won’t turn off. Not only does this mean you’ll have a house that’s too cold, but it’s a major waste of energy and puts enormous amounts of stress on the AC. What’s causes this to happen?
