Premier Heating and Air Blog for ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

You’ve Got a Runaway AC!

Monday, June 24th, 2024
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You’ve got a runaway AC! The idea of an air conditioner that’s almost continuously sending out cool air may seem refreshing during the hottest days of the summer, but it will soon lead to a house that’s too cold and electric bills that are far too high. It also places an enormous amount of strain on the air conditioner, and that can mean extra repairs and possibly an early need to replace the unit with a new AC installation in Sandersville, GA.

You might think that you can simply raise the thermostat setting to fix this problem. But you shouldn’t: if you push the thermostat higher than you normally would, it means there’s a malfunction somewhere that you need to address. We’ll look at some of the possibilities for a nonstop air conditioner so you’ll have a good idea of how to deal with it.

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How to Prevent Your AC From Overheating

Monday, June 24th, 2024
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We often put a lot of work onto our air conditioning systems during the summer. An AC can’t complain about the work it does—but like any machine, it can get overwhelmed. You might find yourself with an AC that abruptly stops working during the middle of a hot summer day. If that happens, you can always rely on our team for the best in air conditioning repair in Dublin, GA. But we know you’d much rather avoid having this happen in the first place.

Good news! There are ways you can relieve the strain on your AC during the summer and make it less likely it will overheat. You can’t stop all troubles, but if you do the following, you’re more likely to stay cool this summer.

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Listen for These Warning Sounds From Your AC

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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If you have your home’s air conditioning system professionally maintained before summer arrives (and it’s not too late to schedule it with our team!), you can expect to have few troubles with keeping your house cool when the hot weather settles in. 

However, no amount of maintenance can prevent all AC troubles, and we recommend you keep an eye out for warning signs something is wrong. Or, in this case, keep your ears open…

Strange noises are one of the easiest ways to detect a faulty AC so you can take action. The sooner you call our technicians for air conditioning repair in Conyers, GA, the easier the problem will be for us to solve—and the less likely you’ll get stuck with a non-working air conditioner on a hot summer day.

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You Need to Regularly Change Your AC’s Air Filter

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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If there’s one thing about air conditioning that we wish every homeowner knew, it’s that they need to regularly change the AC’s air filter. Of course, we’d love for our customers to know even more about how to properly care for their cooling systems, but keeping up with this single task can eliminate many troubles that can torture your AC and leave you with higher bills and lower comfort.

When we perform regular AC maintenance in Forsyth, GA, we always change the air filter. However, air conditioners need to have their filters changed more often than once a year, so the responsibility falls on you to take care of this job during the rest of the cooling season. It’s not difficult, but the difference it makes is substantial.

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Why Isn’t My AC Cooling the Whole House?

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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A central AC has a straightforward job: distribute enough cooled air to the rooms of a house to create an even spread of comfort. There may be some minor temperature fluctuations, such as in rooms with lower levels of insulation or increased sun exposure. But overall, when you’re running your central AC, you can expect to enjoy comfortable conditions in all your living spaces.

If you start to notice uneven cooling in your house, with some rooms comfortably chill and others feeling far too hot, you might have a problem with the AC. The issue might be a basic one you can solve with troubleshooting, or it may require calling our technicians for air conditioning repair in Nashville, TN

Below, we’ll look closer at what may be causing your uneven cooling troubles.

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Mold and Your Air Conditioner: What You Need to Know

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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One of the most common yet often overlooked issues homeowners can face when trying to keep cool during the summer is mold in their air conditioning units. In this post, we’ll address whether an AC can develop mold, the conditions that lead to mold growth, the negative effects of mold on your system, and how regular professional air conditioning maintenance in Perry, GA can help prevent these issues. 

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AC Life Expectancy: When Is It Time for a Replacement?

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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Nobody wants to pay to replace an expensive but necessary appliance in their home. But “necessary” means “necessary”! You can’t make it through the summer without an effective air conditioning system to cool off your home. The AC that is currently keeping your house comfortable during hot weather isn’t immortal or invincible, and at some point you’ll need to arrange for a new AC installation in Sandersville, GA.

This post will help you better understand how long you can expect a central AC to last and how to tell when your air conditioner has reached the end of its useful life. Follow us below for more.

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Ductless HVAC vs. Traditional HVAC: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Monday, May 27th, 2024
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If you’re looking for a way to keep your home cool in summer and efficiently heated in winter, you might think that your only option is a standard furnace and AC or heat pump connected to a network of ducts. Since central heating and cooling became common in homes in the 1970s, this type of ducted system has been the standard. But the introduction of ductless HVAC systems has challenged traditional ducted systems. 

If you’re considering a new heating and cooling system for your home, is ductless heating and ductless cooling in Decatur, GA the best choice? Or should you stay with the tried-and-true traditional system? We’ll look into this further below.

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5 Reasons Why Your HVAC Smells Funny

Monday, May 27th, 2024
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When your HVAC system is running, whether pushing out cool air for our summers or heat for the winters, you shouldn’t smell anything unusual coming from the air vents. If you do notice something that smells off (or just plain awful), it can indicate that your HVAC needs professional attention, such as repairs or HVAC duct cleaning in Swainsboro, GA

Below, we’ll look at five common reasons you may be noticing odd odors from your HVAC system.

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Why AC Refrigerant Leaks Are a Big Problem!

Monday, May 27th, 2024
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Refrigerant leaks are one of the more common troubles that you may run into with your air conditioning system. These leaks aren’t a minor issue, and you can’t simply “refill” the lost refrigerant on your own. To understand why this problem requires professional AC repair in Forsyth, GA, we’ll take a look at how refrigerant works in your AC and why losing it to leaks might mean the end of the cooling system if it’s not fixed.

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