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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Monday, January 11th, 20163 Indoor Air Quality Products and Services for Better Health and Lower Bills
Monday, November 23rd, 2015If allergies and asthma symptoms seem to get worse as you run your heating and air conditioning systems, there’s a reason. Recirculating the air in your home through your ducts means recirculating various particles that aggravate symptoms and may worsen some illnesses. Calling a technician for indoor air quality services can help to solve many common issues with air contamination—but would you guess that many professional indoor air quality services can also lower your bills? Here are a few of our favorite examples.
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.
Damaged Ductwork and Air Conditioning Repair
Tuesday, July 9th, 2013If you have a traditional central air conditioning system in your home, then you have a series of ducts that carry the cool air throughout your home. If these ducts have holes, leaks, clogs or pinches in them then it could mean that you have some serious issues with your system. Below are some common problems with this often overlooked component of your air conditioning system:
- Leaks – If your ducts are leaking air out, then it means that your home’s comfort and efficiency could be suffering. Duct leaks can allow a huge amount of air to leak outside which is not only wasteful, but it will also likely leave your home less comfortable.
- Duct clogs – Over time, dust, dirt, and other debris can accumulate in your ducts. This can have an impact on your home’s air quality because those contaminants will likely get pick up and carried throughout your home. Also, clogs in your ducts can greatly reduce the efficiency of your home’s air conditioning system.
- Pinches – If your ducts weren’t installed properly there could be unnecessary turns or pinches in them—especially if you have flexible ductwork.
- Noises –If you hear strange noises coming from your ductwork when you turn on your air conditioning system it could mean that they have holes and leaks in them. It could also mean that they are coming loose from the braces that secure the ducts to your home.
Why Get Duct Sealing and Duct Repair
Getting your ducts sealed can have a huge positive impact on your home’s air quality, comfort and efficiency. Any leaks or holes in your ducts will allow a lot of cool air to just leak outside. Your air conditioning system will have to work extra hard to replace that lost air and still keep your home comfortable. Those holes can also allow outside contaminants like pollen and bacteria to get into your home’s air supply.
Give the professionals at AC Designs Inc. a call today if you need air conditioning repair in Jacksonville, FL.
Underlying Causes of Frequent Air Conditioning Repairs
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013With all the use that your air conditioning system gets throughout the year, you could run into some very common problems. For all your air conditioning repair in Jacksonville, FL, make sure that you work with the professionals at AC Designs Inc. We offer fast, reliable and quality AC repair for all different kinds of systems. Here are some of the things we see that lead to AC problems:
- Dirty Coils – both your evaporator and condenser coils need to be clean in order to either cool your home’s air or to dissipate heat into the outside air. Dirty coils can lead to less effective cooling, which causes your whole AC system to work hard and can lead to over-heating. Be especially careful of your condenser coils, which can get clogged with grass and other debris.
- Dirty Air Filter – Another very common cause of air conditioning problems a clogged air filter. Your AC’s air filter is there to keep dust and debris from building up inside the system. If the filter gets clogged it will restrict the flow of air through the system. This will cause your air conditioning system to have to work harder to pull air through the unit. Not only does this reduce efficiency, but it will also cause more wear and tear on your AC unit and could lead a frozen evaporator coil.
- Lack of maintenance – Probably the most common cause of a Ac problems is just a lack of attention and maintenance. All the use that your air conditioning system gets throughout the year can cause it to develop small problems and issues. If those things aren’t dealt with early then they can grow into major issues.
When you need air conditioning repair in Jacksonville, FL, just call the friendly experts at AC Designs Inc..