Premier Heating and Air Blog for ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

What Parts Make a Heat Pump Different From an AC?

Monday, July 8th, 2024
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Making the change from using a standard central air conditioning system to a heat pump isn’t difficult. Heat pumps operate in a similar way to air conditioners and contain most of the same components to do the job. It’s not difficult for installers to remove a standard AC and put a heat pump in its place. Externally, they look similar, so most non-experts can’t tell them apart.

Of course, they do have differences, because the heat pump can do what the AC cannot—work in heating mode as well as cooling mode. Because we have extensive experience with heat pump installation and heat pump repair in Glenwood, GA, we know all about the components of a heat pump that allow it to do these two jobs. We’re going to list the most important of these parts below to help you get a better sense of what your heat pump does—or what you’ll want from the heat pump you’re planning to install.

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Can I Make Any Repairs to a Faulty AC on My Own?

Monday, July 8th, 2024
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When it comes to home AC repair in Covington, GA, who do you trust more? You, or licensed and trained HVAC professionals? We hope all of you answered “the professionals.” But even if you know that HVAC professionals are the best choice when it comes to fixing a malfunctioning AC, you may still feel the temptation to try some fixes yourself. Maybe you can handle a smaller issue and save some money. 

Are there any “small” repairs that you can perform on your air conditioner with a bit of online assistance and the right tools? The simple answer is: no. However, you can troubleshoot your AC to search for a possible simple solution to a problem. Troubleshooting has its limits, however, and once you’ve reached them, you absolutely need to call the professionals to handle the diagnosis and remedy.

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Your AC Trips the Circuit Breaker—Here’s Why

Monday, July 8th, 2024
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You may occasionally have to go to the circuit breaker panel in your home to reset a tripped breaker. Some appliances can create power surges that trip breakers, although this should never be something that happens regularly. 

Because your AC is one of the most powerful electrical appliances in your home (often the most powerful), it might trip the power breaker if it’s pushed for too long. However, if the AC is tripping the circuit breaker repeatedly, then it means something more serious is wrong. You may need to schedule air conditioning repair in Forsyth, GA. Below, we’ll look into why this might happen.

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The Reasons an Oversized AC Is a Problem

Monday, July 8th, 2024
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When you install a new central air conditioning system for your home, one of the most important decisions to make is the size of the AC. This doesn’t refer to its physical size, but the amount of cooling power it can provide. If an air conditioner is undersized, it won’t be able to cool the house enough to reach the target temperatures on the thermostat. 

But what about an oversized AC? That doesn’t sound so bad—having too much cooling shouldn’t be a problem. 

Unfortunately, you can’t err on the side of being too big with an AC. An oversized air conditioner will create many problems. If you plan on an air conditioning replacement in Maysville, make sure you work with professionals like ours so your AC will be the exact size it needs to be. This guide to what size AC your house needs offers more insight into how sizing is calculated and why it matters.

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Is a Ductless HVAC System a Good Fit for My Home?

Monday, July 8th, 2024
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One of the major innovations in heating and air conditioning in homes and commercial buildings is the ductless mini split heat pump. This isn’t a new innovation: ductless units have been popular for decades in Japan. Now they’ve spread through Europe and are making an impact in the US. 

If you’re looking into HVAC systems for a home, then you may wish to think about ductless systems in Nashville, TN. The best way to find out if going ductless is right for your situation is to work with our professionals. We can give you some of the basics below that will get you started thinking about whether you can make use of a ductless HVAC system—or compare it directly with a traditional HVAC setup to better understand the trade-offs.

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No, Your AC Doesn’t Need a Regular “Re-Fill” of Refrigerant

Monday, July 8th, 2024
Top view of an outdoor AC unit fan used in AC maintenance service.

When the summer is getting started and your home’s air conditioning system begins running on the regular, do you ever wonder if maybe it needs to have its refrigerant refilled or topped off? This is something people often think, but it’s based on a false assumption.

The simple answer is no, your AC will not need more refrigerant put into it during its service life—unless it’s a repair for a refrigerant leak. Our experts in air conditioning in Warner Robins, GA will explain more below.

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Why You’re Paying More to Run Your AC Than Before

Monday, June 24th, 2024
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The summer heat means you’ll run your air conditioning system on most days—often for several hours. All the electricity that goes to powering the compressor of the AC will mean a rise in your electricity bill. That’s simply an unavoidable effect of summer weather if you want to manage to stay cool in your home.

But you may find that your summer electricity bills are much higher than you expected. They don’t match how much you’re using your AC. What could be causing this? Below, we’ll look at the most common causes of an AC becoming a power-waster.

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Troubles You May Run Into With Your Thermostat

Monday, June 24th, 2024
Close-up of a digital thermostat set to 55°F, indicating active AC service or cooling.

Although the thermostat is physically one of the smallest components of your home’s HVAC system, it wields a great deal of power. It’s the point where you communicate with your comfort system and set programming, and it’s also the temperature sensor the HVAC system uses to analyze temperature levels in the home so it will activate heating, cooling, and the fan at the appropriate times. 

Thermostat can malfunction or be poorly installed, creating troubles like discomfort and larger energy bills. We’ll take a look at several of the most common thermostat problems you may encounter. We’re here to help with any thermostat problems you may have, and we can install the newest Wi-Fi and smart thermostats in Nashville for your house. This article outlines common thermostat issues you might already be facing without realizing it.

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Remember to Change Your AC’s Air Filter This Summer

Monday, June 24th, 2024
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Now that you’re running your air conditioning system on a regular basis, you need to think about some basic maintenance steps. We hope you already have regular maintenance scheduled with our professionals; this is the best way to ensure your air conditioner Works in peak condition for the entire summer. 

One critical maintenance task that you need to do during the summer is to regularly change the air filter on your HVAC cabinet. Unfortunately, many people forget this basic task. We want to help you keep up with filter changes, so we will describe below why filter changes are so important for your heating and air conditioning in Warner Robins, GA.

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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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