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Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips

Monday, June 20th, 2016

Every air conditioner can benefit from a little TLC every now and then, especially here in Fredericksburg, TX where our summers come hot and brutal. Some it it can be performed by a trained technician, and we strongly recommend schedule a maintenance session with us at least once and year and possible twice just to keep your air conditioner in the best shape it can be. But you can perform maintenance steps of your own, both during the summer and throughout the entire year. These steps are simple and don’t take much time, but they can make a huge difference in the performance and longevity of your air conditioning system. We’ve spelled out a short list of them below.

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Why is Low Air Flow a Problem with My AC?

Monday, June 13th, 2016

You might not think that reduced air flow from your air conditioner is a big problem, and indeed, it can be tough to spot if you don’t stand right in front of a vent and gauge it. But low air flow can spell big trouble for your air conditioning system and with summer more or less here in Kerrville, TX, it’s something you need to address relatively quickly. Why is low air flow a problem with your AC? Let’s take a look.

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Why Is Short Cycling a Problem?

Monday, June 6th, 2016

You may have heard the term “short cycling” applied to your heater or air conditioner before. It’s a fairly common problem, though the causes can be quite varied. It’s what happens when your system turns on and runs for a short period of time, then turns off again very suddenly, only to turn on again a few minutes later. It sounds like a very minor problem. Unfortunately, it’s anything but, and the moment you detect it, you need to turn off your air conditioning and call in a trained professional.

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How to Maximize Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency This Spring

Monday, May 16th, 2016

Spring is here in Fredericksburg, TX and that means the chilly temperatures of winter have given way to warm days and increased use of your air conditioner. You may be feeling the pinch with higher bills this spring, as your system is called upon more and more often. That’s only going to get worse as spring turns to summer and your air conditioner will likely see daily use for months before there’s any let up. In those circumstances, you want your system to function as efficiently as possible, so as not to waste any energy But you still need your home to be kept cool on even the hottest days, and you shouldn’t have to give up on comfort just to save a few bucks in monthly air conditioning expenses. There are ways to do that, however, that it pays to look into.

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Is Your Air Conditioner Telling You It Needs Replacing?

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

It can often come as a shock when your air conditioning system finally gives up the ghost, leading you to replace it with a new one. But few defunct systems simply fall apart without warning, and most of them will let you know well in advance that the time has come to replace them with a new one. Now is the time to look for such warning signs, before summer hits Bandera, TX, and a new system can be ready to go by the time the first heat wave arrives. Here’s a few quick tips to let you know when to put your old system out to pasture for good.

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Get Your Air Conditioner Maintained Today!

Monday, April 18th, 2016

Here in Helotes, TX, summer is on the way and longtime residents know exactly that that means: high temperatures, high humidity and a need to keep your air conditioner running on a daily basis. Now is the right time to schedule a proper servicing session for your system, when temperatures are still mild and you won’t have use of your air conditioner every day. It will make a huge difference when summer arrives.

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Are Ductless Cooling Systems Right for You?

Monday, March 21st, 2016

Spring is officially here, and while many of us in the Fredericksburg, TX area are still recovering from the winter, now is an excellent time to consider adding a new air conditioner or swapping out an old one whose time has come. Most people tend to think of air conditioners as centralized units, blowing air through a series of ducts to get to the rooms of your home. There is, however, an alternative for those so interested. Ductless air conditioning systems get rid of those ducts in favor of smaller individual units, each controlled separately from the rest and each charged with cooling a single room or section of your home. Ductless systems cost a little more to install than other kinds of air conditioner, so you need to make sure that the benefits they offer match your specific needs. Here’s a few tips to determine whether ductless cooling systems are right for you.

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3 Signs of a Refrigerant Leak in Your AC System

Monday, March 14th, 2016

With March arriving in its usual fashion, residents of Kerrville, TX are turning their attention towards their air conditioner, which has likely sat unused over the last few months but which will soon be called upon to get your household through another hot Texas summer. Now is the time to have your system checked out for any lingering problems that it may have picked up over the winter: getting them identified and repaired now means it won’t cause you any trouble when you need it.

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Schedule a Maintenance Session for Your Air Conditioner

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Have you scheduled a maintenance session for your air conditioner in the last year? If you haven’t, there’s no time like the present. With spring right around the corner, warm weather is well on its way, and you want to ensure that you have a fully functioning air conditioner to keep comfortable. Air conditioner maintenance is essential to avoiding major AC problems in the future.

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Is R-22 Refrigerant Still Available?

Tuesday, September 29th, 2015

The cooling industry has been under mandates since the early 1990s to make air conditioning products more environmentally-friendly. One of the biggest aspects of these mandates is phasing out the use of R-22 refrigerant, most often known by its brand name Freon. Since discovering that Freon emits a great deal of greenhouse gases, changes have been underway to permanently phase-out the chemical. While it is still currently available, it will no longer be available after January 1, 2020.

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