We’ve written before about some of the maintenance jobs that you can do on your own over the summer to take the best care of you air conditioning system. The most important is to always schedule a professional inspection and tune-up for it during the spring. Another is to regularly change the air filters to prevent clogging from harming the air conditioner’s energy efficiency. In this post, we’re going to address another job for the summer that will protect and benefit your AC: keeping the outside condenser clear of debris.
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Why Is My Air Conditioner Having Trouble Keeping the House Cool?
June 20th, 2016
The heat has definitely arrived for the summer, with temperatures during the last week rising over 90°F. The humidity isn’t helping, with relative humidity levels much higher than 60%—the point when the extra moisture in the air makes it much more difficult to stay cool. You’ll certainly be relying on your air conditioning system a great deal to keep your home livable.
The Importance of Maintenance for Your Commercial Air Conditioning
June 13th, 2016
We’re already in the middle of June, and the official start of summer is next month. When July arrives, we can expect to experience sweltering and humid temperatures. Is the air conditioning system that cools down your commercial business prepared to handle these conditions?
You need to be able to answer with a solid “yes,” because one of the last things you want occurring on the hottest day of the year is for your business to clear out because of a busted AC!
A Few Details about Your AC’s Air Filter
June 6th, 2016
Two weeks ago, we wrote a blog post to address one of the questions we hear frequently from our customers: “How often do I need to change my air conditioning system’s air filter?” The answer ranges between 1 to 6 months, depending both on your household and the type of filter in the HVAC system.
Keeping Cool in Summer—While Giving Your AC a Vacation!
May 30th, 2016
The air conditioning system is a big hero around here during the summer months. There’s no better way to stay cool in your home than to have an AC humming away and sending out cooled-down air to the rooms.
But doesn’t your air conditioner deserve it’s own summer vacation now and then? True, it’s a machine and doesn’t have feelings about this—but when you give it short vacations, you’ll end up saving money not only on electrical bills, but on future repair bills for the AC.
How Often Should I Change the Filter on My Air Conditioner?
May 23rd, 2016
When you arrange for professional maintenance for you air conditioning system (something you must have done every spring), one of the tasks that the technician does is replacing or cleaning the air filter. Make sure you watch how the technician does this job if you don’t know how to do it on your own, since you’ll need to do it yourself during the rest of the summer.
The Dangers of Freon Leaks in an Air Conditioner
May 16th, 2016
The word Freon refers to a wide range of chemical refrigerants used in air conditioners (as well as other refrigeration equipment) to transfer heat. Freon is actually a trademarked name of DuPont, but it has come to stand for all different refrigerant blends in use today.
The Freon in your air conditioning system is vital for it to work: as it evaporates and condenses, switching between liquid and gaseous states, it absorbs heat from the inside of your house and the exhausts it to the outside. You AC doesn’t use up Freon as it runs; the level of Freon, which is known as the air conditioner’s charge, will remain the same through the life of the system…
How a UV Air Purifier Can Help You Save Energy
May 9th, 2016
One of the many indoor air quality installations that we offer is the UV air purifier. This device is designed to target organic pollutants that often escape standard filters and electronic air purification systems. These harmful contaminants include bacteria, virus, germs, and mold spores. A UV air purifier destroys such health nuisances without using any chemicals, so you can enjoy the best air quality possible.
Should You Replace Your AC or Continue with Repairs?
May 2nd, 2016
Air conditioning maintenance is an essential part of taking care of your home cooling system. However, it won’t keep an AC running indefinitely. At some point, your system may encounter a malfunction that will take the repair work of professionals to correct. And eventually the system will reach a point where it’s more cost-effective to have it replaced rather than to keep repairing it.
That leads to a big question: When is the right time to end repairs and go with a replacement instead?
Closing Room Vents Is Not a Way to Save Energy!
April 25th, 2016
During the warm seasons here in Louisiana, you’ll want to find ways to cut back on your air conditioning bills without needing to sacrifice too much when it comes to comfort. There are many ways you can do this: learning the best settings on your thermostat, installing a smart thermostat, remembering to schedule spring maintenance, and running ceiling fans.
