Spring makes a great time to give your air conditioner a thorough check for any problems. You’ve likely used it a few times as the weather in Concord, MA gets warmer, but we haven’t yet hit the summer, which means you have time to make repairs if needed. A good air conditioning maintenance session is a fine way to get a handle on any problems that may have creeped in over the winter: letting the technician identify them and schedule a repair session before they shut you down in the middle of a heat wave. You can also look for signs of common spring problems yourself before calling in a technician.
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Spring Problems with Your Air Conditioner
Monday, May 23rd, 2016Why is Low Refrigerant a Problem?
Monday, May 2nd, 2016
Refrigerant is one of the most important – and least understood – components of your air conditioning system. Many people assume that the air conditioner consumes it the way that a car engine consumes oil. In fact, the exact opposite is true. Refrigerant needs to remain in your system in a prescribed amount. When that amount drops – through a leak or other issue – the air conditioners can run into serious problems. The more you understand about how air conditioning works, the better able you are to respond when trouble arises.
Causes of Short Cycling in Your Air Conditioner
Monday, April 11th, 2016With spring here in the Andover, MA area, you’re going to start using your air conditioner more and more often in the coming weeks. And with that use, you’ll have the opportunity to look for signs of trouble, and call in a repair service to take care if it before the stifling heat of summer kicks in in earnest. Among the issues you should look out for is short cycling: when an air conditioner turns on, then off again very rapidly, then on again and so on throughout the day. AC units use much more energy turning on and off than they do simply running, which means that short cycling can be a big problem: wasting energy and raising the chances of a breakdown. The causes of short cycling can include, but are not limited to the following:
3 Upgrades to Make Your Air Conditioner More Effective
Monday, March 28th, 2016Your HVAC system makes up about half of your energy consumption, making it the most expensive appliance in your home. So naturally, you want to be able to save money where you can. The good news is that there are ways to help your air conditioner work more effectively. Doing so will help you cut the energy you use in cooling your home, and save money in the process. Keep reading for 3 upgrades that can improve the efficiency of your air conditioner, thus making it more effective.
Why Use Rooftop Units for Commercial HVAC Systems?
Monday, March 21st, 2016It’s no secret that commercial air conditioning units are not pretty to look at. Depending on the size of the building, you may not have the space that large HVAC units require. Plus, it’s unpleasant to see a huge AC unit in front of an office building. Rooftop units are packaged systems that are installed on rooftops and that tie directly into the building’s ductwork. We’ve highlighted a few of the main benefits of installing rooftop units for your business below.
How to Spot a Refrigerant Leak in Your Air Conditioning
Monday, March 14th, 2016The weather’s still pretty cold here in Brookline, MA, and likely to stay that way for at least a few weeks more. But before you know it, summer will be here, and we recommend that homeowners take a close look at their air conditioner in the next few weeks. If any problems arise, that gives you time to take care of them before you have need of your system. Among the things you should check for are refrigerant leaks, which are not uncommon at the end of a long winter, and which can severely disrupt the functioning of your system if you let it. Here’s a brief list of ways to spot a refrigerant leak in your air conditioning. If you do, turn the system off immediately and call a repair technician.
Why Is Sizing a New Air Conditioner Important?
Monday, March 7th, 2016The proper sizing of HVAC equipment is one of the most crucial aspects of designing a compatible system for your home. There’s a common misconception amongst homeowners that the bigger their AC is, the better. True, you don’t want your air conditioner to be too small. If it is, your AC may continuously run but offer little to no cooling effect.
