When is the last time a professional technician looked at your air conditioning system? Was it over a year ago? Have you scheduled services since the system was installed? Most technicians recommend annual maintenance visits to keep the air conditioning system in the best possible condition. But few homeowners realize the full consequences of neglecting this service.
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When Should You Schedule a Maintenance Visit?
Monday, January 11th, 2016Tune Up Your AC and Heating Systems in the New Year
Monday, December 28th, 2015Looking for ways to save money, time, and hassle when the new year comes? An HVAC system can become quite a hassle if it breaks down without warning, if temperatures get difficult to control, or if it ends up drastically increasing your monthly bills. Start saving today by setting some time aside for an annual maintenance visit.
Are the Coils of Your Air Conditioner Clean?
Monday, October 19th, 2015Most people have heard before that an important part of AC maintenance is cleaning or replacing the air filter. But did you know that cleaning the coils of your air conditioner or heat pump is just as important a task? While you may not need to do it so often, the coils that are part of the outside portion of your system can collect dust and dirt rather easily due to their exposure to the elements. And if you don’t get them cleaned regularly, they could become a problem for your air conditioner, your comfort, and your bills, as we describe here.
How to Change the AC Filter
Monday, July 27th, 2015Changing or cleaning your air filter each month is one of the most important things you can do for your air conditioner. A dirty filter may cause the system to freeze, overwork some of the parts, and even damage the compressor. Learn more about how to change the filter, how to find it, and why you should schedule professional maintenance services once a year.
Is Your Air Conditioner’s Compressor in Trouble?
Monday, June 1st, 2015When problems occur with your air conditioning system, you may begin to worry that the AC system itself needs replacement. And often, an AC needs replacement because the compressor has gone bad. The compressor is one of the most important—and costly—parts of your air conditioning system, so you want to protect it as much as possible to prevent an air conditioning replacement. In this guide, we’ve got some advice for you to prevent compressor damage, and how to tell if your compressor might be in trouble.
3 Common Air Conditioning Repairs and How to Prevent Them
Monday, May 18th, 2015Air conditioning systems should last for many years—over a decade in most cases—provided that they receive the right amount of attention. The only person you should trust to repair an air conditioner is a skilled professional, but there are some things you can do to prevent the most common AC issues. Take a look!
Why Should You Enroll in a Maintenance Program?
Monday, May 11th, 2015Have you ever noticed that an air conditioning system tends to perform a little bit less than satisfactorily as time goes on? Are you tired of dealing with sudden repairs on the hottest days? Do you notice a major increase to your energy bills each year? We have a solution that can ease some of the problems you notice as your air conditioner ages: regular AC maintenance.
Dirty Coils and Air Conditioning Maintenance
Wednesday, February 25th, 2015Spring is almost here, which means it’s just about time for spring cleaning. Many people in Jacksonville, FL take the opportunity to get everything in order in the home in the spring, when the weather is ideal and the change in the climate presents an opportune time to have a yard sale, clean up the yard, and work up a sweat scrubbing and emptying storage spaces indoors. You can reach most of the parts of your home that need spring cleaning by yourself (or with the help of a ladder when cleaning ceiling fans and rain gutters). But cleaning the major components of your air conditioner is a job that should always go to a professional.
Just like any component of your home, your air conditioner becomes dirty over time. The outdoor unit is exposed to the elements, which means it’s likely to collect dirt quickly. And one of the parts of your AC most affected by dirt is the outside condenser coil. If this coil begins to cause trouble, a technician can clean it using the proper techniques during AC repair. Or, you may choose to schedule regular air conditioning maintenance, a sort of spring cleaning for your air conditioner in which it receives a thorough cleaning, adjustment, and inspection.
The two coils in your air conditioning system help refrigerant to carry out the refrigeration process. The inside coil helps refrigerant to absorb heat from the air in your home as it evaporates, and it releases heat at the outside coil during condensation. If the outside coil is dirty, this process is inhibited. No longer can it complete its job efficiently, and the other components may struggle to keep up. This can force components to become overworked, potentially damaging these other vital parts of your system.
Technicians use industry-preferred products and chemicals for coil cleaning during air conditioning maintenance in order to prevent any additional strain on the coils. During a maintenance visit, the technician may also straighten the coils with a special comb, and adjust other parts of your unit as well. We recommend air conditioning maintenance once a year, right before the cooling season sets in if possible.
Call AC Designs Inc. to schedule an appointment for quality air conditioning maintenance or repair in Jacksonville, FL from professionals you can trust.