The modern air conditioner is a complex refrigeration device, so it’s understandable that many people aren’t sure of the ins and outs of how they operate. That’s why there are professionals to take care of them when they malfunction.
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Low Refrigerant in an AC: It’s Not Quite What You Think It Is
Monday, April 25th, 2016Why a Heat Pump is a Good AC System Option
Monday, April 11th, 2016When you think about your cooling system options, a heat pump is likely not the first appliance to come to mind. However, if you are in the market for a new air conditioner before the warmer temperatures head our way, there are numerous benefits to utilizing a heat pump for your air conditioning system. This is especially true if you are looking for a system that can fulfill not only your cooling needs but also your heating needs next winter. So why is a heat pump such a good option?
Here’s What You Can Expect During Air Conditioning Maintenance
Monday, April 4th, 2016Now that it’s officially spring and we’re all looking forward to when the warm weather becomes a constant, air conditioning systems must receive special attention to prepare them for summer. We’ve recently written about the importance of scheduling annual spring maintenance for your home’s AC. In this post, we’re going to go into detail about what technicians actually do during a maintenance visit. This will help you understand even more why maintenance is a necessary part of caring for an air conditioner.
The Importance of the Compressor in Your Air Conditioning System
Monday, March 21st, 2016What is the most important component in a residential air conditioner? That’s tough to answer, because there are very few components in an AC that the system could do without. All of its parts, from the two sets of coils, the blower fan, the motors, and the capacitors, are crucial to the system functioning properly so that it delivers your home cooled air without massive energy waste.
How You Can Tell It’s Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner
Monday, March 14th, 2016Spring is the period when you should evaluate your home’s air conditioning system to see what sort of repairs and other services it may need so it will work at its best throughout the coming summer. But sometimes the best way to maximize your AC’s performance is to replace it. If your air conditioner is approaching or at its manufacturer’s estimated lifespan, then it’s time to consider a replacement for it. Below are some ways to tell that perhaps a new AC is the best option going forward into this summer.
March Is Here: Time to Schedule AC Maintenance
Monday, March 7th, 2016Spring officially begins during the second half of March, but this is an extraordinarily (and proverbially) unpredictable month when it comes to the weather. You can anticipate dealing with both warm and cold weather, sometimes changing for day to day, and you probably won’t use the air conditioner on a regular basis until later in the spring, when summer moves closer.
Why Is There Ice on My Air Conditioner?
Monday, September 14th, 2015It’s still pretty hot here in Eugene and you likely have your air conditioner working around the clock. It isn’t unusual to start seeing signs of wear and tear around this time of year, but one problem that is not considered normal is the build-up of ice on any part of your AC. Ice build-up is indicative of an imbalance in the heat release/cooling process, typically caused by one of three issues. Scraping the ice off doesn’t fix the problem, although it may appear that way at first because it provides some temporary relief for your system. To truly remedy the issue, it’s necessary to call your Comfort Flow Heating cooling specialist for repair.
Common Electrical Problems with Your Air Conditioning System
Monday, September 7th, 2015Your AC is a complex electro-mechanical system. In order to work, it needs a good amount of electricity, and this electricity has to travel from your home’s electrical panel to every component in your system that needs power. As you can imagine, there are quite a number of wires, connections, and switches that deliver the electricity to where it needs to go. With this many small components and wires, it’s not uncommon for your air conditioning system to develop issues that are specific to its electrical system. However, it is very important for your safety that you allow only trained experts to work on your AC, like the pros at Comfort Flow Heating. If you are experiencing an electrical issue with your air conditioning in Eugene, OR, or any other kind of issue, call us for help.
Why Do I Need a Commercial Expert for My Commercial Air Conditioner?
Monday, August 24th, 2015It may seem surprising, but we get asked this question a lot. And we understand why: an air conditioning system is an air conditioning system, right? The basics of air conditioned cooling are the same for any system, but cooling a large commercial space that can be thousands of square feet in size is very different from cooling the average 1600 square-foot home. It is for this reason that it’s important to always use a commercial air conditioning expert, like the ones at Comfort Flow Heating, for installation, repair, maintenance or replacement of your commercial cooling system in Eugene, OR.
SEER: What It Means
Monday, August 10th, 2015We’ve just been through some incredibly hot weather here in Eugene, OR, and you may be seeing evidence of that in your current energy bills. One thing to really pay attention to right now is the SEER of your air conditioning system. This number will help you determine what to expect for energy costs as we make our way through the rest of the summer months. Not sure what SEER is? Let our experts give you an overview.
