What part of your air conditioner plays the smallest roll? Some people would probably say the air filter–it just sits there, after all. However, we’d beg to differ. The air filter plays a pretty vital role in protecting your AC system and allowing it to function correctly.
Changing out your air filter is an extremely important task. A clean filter can help your AC while a dirty filter can actually lead to not only hindered operation but even repair needs. Let’s talk about the role of your air filter and what you need to know about how frequently to change it out.
What do you hear when you use your air conditioner? Do you hear your thermostat click on and hear your AC begin to produce a steady whoosh of cool air? If this is an accurate description of what you experience when your system is on, then your system is probably in pretty good shape.
The spookiest night of the year is rapidly approaching and with it, hopefully, some cooler temperatures. Until things cool off though we need to be able to rely on our home comfort systems to keep us, well, comfortably cool. And an air conditioner that is battling against a repair need isn’t going to be able to perform the way you might need it to.
It may be fall according to the calendar but we are still focusing on keeping cool around here in Jefferson County. Our air conditioners and heat pumps still have plenty to do before things really start to cool off. That means it is still important to make sure that these systems are able to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. One way to ensure this is the case is by keeping on top of any and all repair needs your system may have.
Discovering that your air conditioner isn’t operating properly is a pain; discovering that your AC isn’t working well during a summer that is slated to set record high temperatures is worse.
While there are air conditioners that use water to cool the air in your home (these are known as evaporative coolers) this isn’t the standard method used by most systems. And we really don’t see many evaporative coolers in Alabama. Most air conditioners use refrigerant to transfer heat out of the air in your home. So if your system uses refrigerant in a closed-loop system, then why are you seeing signs that it is leaking?
Finally! Spring is well on its way and before you know it, it’ll be summer. Of course, no summer in Alabama is complete without a great air conditioner, so it is important that yours is in tip-top shape. One way to do that, of course, is with annual maintenance services!
Now that summer is here, the last thing you need is a broken down air conditioner, right? Well, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but sometimes things happen, and before you know it, you could be stuck dealing with a faulty AC! And sure, while you might be tempted to wait until the end of summer to schedule your repairs, we can assure you that is not the best idea.
Owning a ductless system sure is a lot of fun — not only do you get to enjoy lower energy costs and fewer repairs, but you also get the added joy of year-round comfort! Cold outside? Use your ductless system! Summertime? Turn on your ductless system! No matter the time of year, you get to enjoy all of the benefits your system has to offer! But, like all HVAC systems, your ductless system is going to require repairs from time to time.
