Watch for Warning Signs Your Commercial AC Is Failing

July 22nd, 2024
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We’re in the middle of a hot summer, and if you own or operate a business, you’ll rely on the air conditioner system to keep the gears of operations running. This applies whether you run an office that needs productive employees, a store or restaurant that requires happy customers, or a facility that must have proper temperature conditions to protect equipment and processes. There’s just no getting around the importance of your AC.

If your commercial air conditioning system breaks down on you abruptly this summer, it can mean lost revenue until you’re able to have it fixed, or (in a worst-case scenario) completely replaced. Moving fast to have commercial AC repair in Vidalia, GA done before an AC failure is critical. 

But how can you know you’ve got an AC headed for a breakdown? Below, we’ll go through several of the major signs to look for.

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Is It a Good Idea to Get a New AC in the Middle of Summer?

July 22nd, 2024
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If you’re asking this question, it’s probably because you have doubts about your current AC. Maybe it hasn’t completely failed on you, but something isn’t right. Or, you may simply think that upgrading to one of the more energy-efficient models of AC, one with a high SEER2 rating, is just what your household needs.

We handle air conditioning installation in McDonough, GA and are familiar with all types of situations where homeowners may want to replace an air conditioner right in the middle of the hottest part of the summer. We can make two generalizations before we go further…

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Summer Heat + Fresh Air? An ERV Can Do That!

July 8th, 2024
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When it’s a hot day and you need to have your home’s air conditioning system running, do you keep the windows and doors open? We hope not, since this will cause the AC to waste power as it runs. The air conditioner must work harder to remove the heat from your home as heat is rushing in through open windows. 

Unfortunately, when you seal up your home for the AC, you also seal out fresh air. Modern homes are built so tightly for energy efficiency that they don’t “breathe” much. During a hot summer, you may find your household air becoming stale and dusty because there hasn’t been enough fresh air brought in.

Did you know that there’s a way around this dilemma? It’s called an energy recovery ventilator. We offer installation of energy recovery ventilators in Sandersville, GA, and we’d like to explain how one of these devices can really improve your comfort, energy bills, and indoor air quality.

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

July 8th, 2024
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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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Is a Ductless HVAC System a Good Fit for My Home?

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.

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The Reasons an Oversized AC Is a Problem

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.

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Your AC Trips the Circuit Breaker—Here’s Why

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

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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What Parts Make a Heat Pump Different From an AC?

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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You’ve Got a Runaway AC!

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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