Cooling Unlimited, Inc. Blog : Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Running All Summer Means an AC Breakdown is More Likely

Monday, August 29th, 2016

It’s far too hot in the summer here in Andover, MA to go without air conditioning. It’s more than a luxury; without it, you run the risk of heat stroke and similar maladies, especially in sensitive family members such as toddlers or the elderly.

And yet all of that activity means that the chances of an air conditioning breakdown are much higher this time or the year than any other, with months of daily use behind it and weeks of high temperatures still to come. The more prepared you can be for the possibility of a breakdown, the better able you are to prevent it, or at least mitigate the damage. Here’s a brief list of some handy steps.

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Use Your Thermostat Wisely

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016

High summer temperatures in Andover, MA mean you’ll need you air conditioner to function at its best all the time. The more you can do to cut down on those costs, the better. Some steps you can take around the home, such as sealing up cracks under your door with weather stripping. And some involve the services of a technician, who can perform maintenance duties once or twice a year to cut down on inefficiency. But another big step you can take is to look closely at how you use your thermostat, then make some adjustments to your cooling habits to help improve the bottom line.

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How to Spot a Breach in Your Ducts

Monday, July 25th, 2016

Summers in Boston, MA is no picnic, and this year is no different. If your air conditioner isn’t ready to do its job every day without fail, you have a problem that needs solving fast. And repair calls don’t always need to involve the air conditioning system itself. Sometimes a breach can appear in the ducts, either because two sections of duct have broken apart or some external force (such as raccoons or repairs on other parts of the house) causes them damage. A good repair service can take care of the problem for you, but first you need to be able to spot the signs of a breach. They can include:

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How to Stop AC Breakdowns Before They Start

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Summers in Andover, MA are no time to deal with an air conditioning breakdown. Unfortunately, the strain of cooling your home day after day can take its toll and most breakdowns occur just when we need our systems to be there for us. Luckily, we can provide swift AC repair services to get your system up and running again. But better than reacting to a give problem is anticipating it and taking steps to prevent it. We have three basic steps we use to advise our customers on the best way to stop AC breakdowns before they start. We’ve presented them below for your edification.

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What Causes Low Air Flow in Your Air Conditioner?

Monday, July 4th, 2016

Air conditioning systems are vitally important here in Boston, MA during the summer, and when trouble arises, you need to get it taken care of quickly. Among the signs of trouble that we advise our clients to look out for is low air flow in the ducts: air coming out at a slower speed than it should. That means that the air conditioner will take longer than it should to cool your home, increasing strain on the system and raising your monthly bills. If not addressed, it could cause a breakdown somewhere else in the system, turning an ordinary repair call into something very expensive. The minute you spot low air flow in your system, turn it off and call in a repair service. The possible causes are numerous, but usually lumped into one of two possible categories.

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Have You Thought about a Zone Control System?

Monday, June 27th, 2016

Summers can get pretty brutal here in Concord, MA, with heat and humidity seeming ready to crush you flat. A good centralized air conditioning system can help out, but it doesn’t provide much precise control and can struggle to cover your home comprehensive, especially if you live in a larger or older home. If that’s the case, you may want to look into a zone control system, which provides a number of benefits to your existing air conditioning system. What kind of benefits? To answer that, we need to look at how a zone control system works.

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Caring for Your Air Conditioner This Summer

Monday, June 20th, 2016

Summers in Boston, MA are hot and humid, with household air conditioners seeing daily use from now until September and even later some years. The last thing you want is to experience a breakdown in the middle of a heat wave, and even monthly bills can feel higher than they need to be when the temperature rises. The best way to combat those possibilities is to plan for proper air conditioning care this summer. Some of that comes from the hands of a trained technician, and some can be done yourself. Here’s a quick breakdown of the steps involved.

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Beware of Low Air Flow in Your Air Conditioner

Monday, June 13th, 2016

Summer has arrived in every way except the date on the calendar, and that means that residents of Andover, MA need to make sure their air conditioners are running as smoothly as possible. Even little disruptions can have a big impact, and that little quirk that develops could be a sign of a serious problem with your air conditioner. Take the equation of reduced air flow for instance. The air coming out of your air conditioning system is still plenty cool, but it just doesn’t flow the way it’s supposed to. It doesn’t sound like much… but in point of fact, it needs to be addressed as quickly as possible. Here’s why.

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Benefts of a New Air Conditioner

Tuesday, June 7th, 2016

Summer is on its way in Concord, MA, and the hot months can be truly punishing in your air conditioner. If yours is older and isn’t running quite the way you’d like, you might want to schedule the installation of a new system now, before the heat becomes truly brutal. We always recommend installing a new system before the summer hits, and if you’re on the fence about whether to pull the trigger, you ought to consider some of the benefits that a new air conditioner can provide:

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Why is Proper Air Conditioning Installation Important?

Monday, May 30th, 2016

Summers are brutal here in Boston, MA, and if you don’t think your old air conditioner is up for another three months or soaring temperatures and New England humidity, then now is a perfect time to do so. As you may have guessed, installation is one of the most important aspects of your air conditioner’s life, and needs to be performed properly. Why? The short answer is it will save you money and time.

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