Many Dayton homeowners think their A/C system is something they can just set and forget. If it works, why bother checking it? As it turns out, forgetting about your A/C could prove a costly decision later on. The following outlines a few things that could be bad for your A/C if you don’t do them.
Learn Why You Should Consider a Variable-Speed Air Handler
You’re probably used to hearing the furnace and air conditioner switching on and off during the day. Much of what you’re hearing is actually the air handler pushing air through the ductwork, which carries sound through your home. These starts and stops happen because most air handlers only have “on” and “off” setting. In order […]
5 Points About Air Conditioning Ohio Homeowners Need to Know
The air conditioner in your Dayton home is a complex system that helps to keep you comfortable by removing heat and humidity from the air. Knowing the following points about air conditioning can help you keep it running smoothly.
Air Conditioning Options for Your Springfield Attic Remodel
Are you planning to remodel the attic to increase your home’s living space? If so, you’ll need to decide how to cool the newly finished area in the most cost-effective way possible. Discussing air conditioning for an attic remodel with a knowledgeable HVAC professional is a wise first step. Here are two options to consider.
Learn the 5 Air Conditioner Sounds You Don’t Want Your System to Make
If you have a central air conditioner, you know the normal sounds that it makes: the low but steady fan and compressor sound in the outside unit and the regular fan circulation noise inside. When kicking into a new cycle, it may make a brief clicking noise and then a moderately loud start-up thump before sliding into […]
Is Your A/C Blowing Hot Air? Learn the Causes and Solutions
An air conditioner that’s not delivering cool air is about as worthless as a comedian who can’t make people laugh, and can be just as uncomfortable. The difference is that you can actually fix the air conditioner. Find out why your A/C is blowing hot air and learn what you can do about it.
5 Things You Can Do to Protect Your A/C Unit From Theft
In the past several years, an unfortunate phenomenon has spread to the suburbs of America – the theft of outside air conditioning and heat pump units. Thieves target A/C condenser and compressor units not because they want to bring them home and use them for cooling, but rather because they intend to strip them of […]
A/C Replacement Requires First Cost and Lifetime Cost Consideration
Are you considering upgrading the cooling system in your Dayton area home this spring? If so, you’ll want to take a careful, considered approach. An A/C is a major household investment, and any mistakes at purchase will carry long-term consequences. That’s why when deciding on an A/C replacement, you should consider both its first-time and […]
Having A/C Problems? Here Are Some Troubleshooting Tips
Your air conditioner is responsible for your comfort at home, and if it’s acting up, odds are you’ll experience a few not-so-enjoyable days. If you find yourself with A/C problems on a hot summer day, here are some troubleshooting tips you can use before entering your local HVAC specialist’s service queue:
Clean A/C Coils: How They Boost Your Savings
Your air conditioner works hard to keep you cool in the Dayton area’s summer heat, but if your A/C coils are dirty, your system may be using up to 37 percent more energy than it would if the coils were clean. Dirty coils interfere with heat exchange and can increase the pressure in your system, resulting […]
