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Air conditioners make a lot of things. First and foremost—the reason you have an air conditioner—they make cold air. They make some noise. It shouldn’t be anything alarming or sudden, but ACs certainly aren’t silent. They also make some moisture, as the humidity in the air condenses against the cold evaporator coils like droplets on a cold soda can.
One thing your air conditioner definitely should not make is ice. Yes, you do want the system to create coldness. But ice can actually have the opposite effect! Does that seem a little bizarre? We’ll explain exactly what we mean, why ice on your air conditioner is a bad sign, and what to do about it.
Life is hectic, things come up urgently all the time, and sometimes the more routine things get forgotten when we’re busy taking care of sudden, pressing needs. And then you realize it’s August, and you never had a technician come out to give your air conditioner its annual checkup.
What will happen now? Is it really so bad to skip a year of AC maintenance? What are the risks? Most importantly, what can you do about it at this point? We’ve got answers for you.
You need annual checkups to make sure you’re healthy and growing well. Your car needs oil changes and inspections, without which it would struggle to run and would likely start to develop serious problems. And your home, which you rely on to keep you safe, warm enough in winter and cool enough in summer–do you make sure it gets preventative care as well?
To keep your heat and AC running smoothly and efficiently, to avoid major issues, and to keep your home safe, it’s important to have maintenance done regularly. The best way to keep your HVAC system in top-notch condition is to join a maintenance program. There are so many benefits. Keep reading to learn more about why it’s so important and how we make it easy for you with our Comfort Club residential HVAC maintenance program in Lockport, IL.
Whether you’re getting a new air conditioner because the old one failed completely, or just because it was getting inefficient and not doing a fantastic job anymore, you’ll surely be thrilled with your new system. Air conditioners today are more efficient and effective than they ever were before! But before you can kick back and enjoy that cold air, you’ve got to get the system installed.
How long has it been since you’ve had an air conditioner installation appointment? Have you ever done this before, or was your current system already in your home when you purchased it? Have you got some questions we could answer for you? We can tell you all about what to expect during your AC installation in Plainfield, IL, and how to get ready so it will go extra smoothly.
When your air conditioner reaches the end of its life, you will be dealing with the cost and the logistical planning of purchasing a new system and having it installed. And that’s not something you want to do before it’s necessary. But you also don’t want to wait too long. Waiting could leave you in the middle of a heat wave with a dead air conditioner.
What is the right time to replace your air conditioner? Is there a point after which it’s simply not worth repairing an old air conditioner? Well, it’s a little more complex than a straightforward timeline. Here are the things to keep in mind as you’re deciding whether to repair or replace your old air conditioner.
Many people suffer with pollen allergies, which tend to be terrible right around now for those who react to tree pollen. But there are many other things that can float around in your air causing allergic reactions and respiratory symptoms as well as other types of illness. What allergens are in your air besides pollen? How can you improve your indoor air quality and breathe easier? We’ve got some info for you.
Your air conditioner is a complex and delicate piece of equipment. It has many components, each doing separate and critical jobs that come together to create the cool air that you require in your home during the summer. And those components work hard for months, and then sit unused and gathering dust for months before being asked to start working hard again.
Your air conditioner requires maintenance! It deserves some pampering and preparation for this summer’s demand for cooling. What exactly does AC maintenance accomplish? What are the benefits? We’re so glad you asked! We’ll tell you all about it.
A broken-down air conditioner is an unpleasant, sweaty hassle. But with summer approaching, you know it’s something you might end up dealing with. Of course, it would be terrible to wait for a technician and pay for a repair if the problem was something you could easily fix yourself. But you’re not an HVAC expert. How would you know what to do?
It’s important to leave actual repairs to the professionals. Opening up an air conditioner and tinkering around is unsafe for you and for the air conditioner, and it will void your warranty. But there are some simple things you can definitely sort out yourself if you know what to look for. Here’s a quick checklist you can use to troubleshoot a broken-down air conditioner before you decide repairs are necessary.
A heat pump is very much like an air conditioner. Almost all of the components are the same or very similar. This means that when there’s a problem with how it’s working, chances are, it is one of the same problems that air conditioners encounter. This could be something like a problem with the blower fan motor, or refrigerant leaking from the coils somewhere.
However, there is one type of problem that heat pumps can have which is totally different from anything you’ve had to deal with from an air conditioner before. This is because of the one way that your heat pump really differs from an air conditioner. A heat pump can switch between heating and cooling with a component called a reversing valve. This part can fail, leaving your heat pump stuck in one mode.
In general, we always advise against postponing heating repairs. If something is going wrong with your furnace, continuing to run it while it struggles can worsen the problem. In addition, a struggling heating system will use more energy in order to keep trying to get the job done. This means postponing repairs will drive your utility bills up.
But it’s just about springtime! Surely if there was any time to put off heating repair, it would be now. You’re almost done running the heat. Can’t your furnace repairs wait until fall? Certain heating problems are bigger concerns than others. Here’s what you should never delay repairing.
