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Are you considering replacing your air conditioner? If your existing system has broken down completely, or is getting old enough that you know replacement isn’t far off, you’re probably researching your options. Or perhaps you’re concerned about efficiency, are tired of paying so much each time your electric bill is due, and want to know if there’s a way to avoid that. Heat pumps offer a lot of advantages, and they might be the perfect system for your home. Here’s why.
You may have heard that indoor air quality is generally worse than the quality of outdoor air. And if you know that the average American spends over 90% of their time indoors, you’re probably motivated to make sure that the air you’re breathing in there doesn’t have too many contaminants. Did you know that the things that impact indoor air quality change throughout the seasons? Here are some of the biggest concerns with summer air.
At this point in the summer, if you haven’t had your annual AC maintenance done, you might be wondering if you should just wait until next spring. No! You should schedule that maintenance right away. While it is common to have your air conditioner’s yearly checkup done before the summer really kicks into gear, the most important thing about maintenance is not what time of year it’s done—it’s that you have it done every single year. Here’s why.
Running your air conditioner all summer long in Louisiana can be pretty costly. It uses a lot of energy, and when your electrical bill arrives, you might be dismayed at how steep the cost is. Now, there’s nothing we can do about the price of electricity. But we can help you to make sure you use as little of it as is necessary to keep your home comfortable. You can decrease energy usage with AC maintenance. This includes professional maintenance and tasks you can do yourself to keep your AC running efficiently.
Your air conditioner’s coils, the tubes that contain the refrigerant, have a lot of work to do. In fact, there are two separate jobs happening at different points in the loop of coils that the refrigerant runs through. And this work can only be accomplished if the coils are clean. What problems do dirty AC coils cause? How do they get dirty? Can you clean them yourself? We’ve got the answers for you.
When it comes to air conditioning installation, maintenance, or repair, it can be tempting to hire an amateur, a general property maintenance person, or attempt to DIY. It might seem at first glance that you could save some money that way. But be warned! The cost of hiring an amateur or working on your air conditioner yourself can be unexpectedly high. Professional AC technicians will actually save you money. Here’s how.
Ductless systems are amazing. They’re more efficient than central air conditioners, both because the motors are smaller and because they avoid the energy loss from leaky ductwork that is so common in central air systems. They can be installed in all kinds of situations where there is no room for ductwork. The ability to individually control the temperature of each zone is a benefit to your comfort as well as a way to cut down on your cooling bills. However, no system works perfectly all the time. One of the things you need to keep an eye out for with ductless AC systems is mold growth. Here’s what you should pay attention to.
According to the EPA, Americans spend more than 90% of their time indoors. And unfortunately, the air we breathe in our homes is often full of contaminants, much more so than outdoor air. What can be done about our indoor air quality? Is an air filter enough? We’d like to tell you about another option: UV air purifiers.
Some parts of the country are still dealing with the last of the winter snow. Here in Louisiana, though, summer is not far away. And if your air conditioner struggled to get through the heat last year, you might be considering getting a replacement so you won’t have to worry that the old one will break down just when you need it most, on the first sweltering day of the season.
When you’re considering AC replacement options, you’ll notice that they all have SEER ratings. What does that mean? How will it affect your choice? The SEER rating requirements have changed recently, so you’re not the only one that could use some more information. Here is a breakdown of the facts for you.
The compressor is the heart of the air conditioner. It does the critical job of pumping the refrigerant throughout the entire system of evaporator and condenser coils, and your air conditioner can’t live without it just as you can’t live without your heart. Unfortunately, sometimes an air conditioner problem results in a broken compressor. What can you do then? Do you need a new AC unit?
We’ll talk you through the things most likely to cause compressor failure, what your options are once it’s happened, and some considerations to help you make the right choice about how to move forward.