Summer is the time of year when air conditioners are put under the most strain. Your air conditioner needs to be in top condition to be able to cope with the summer heat. If it’s an old, worn down system, you might be better off installing an entirely new system than trying to make it through another summer with your current one. Not sure if your current air conditioner can get you through another summer? Check out the following signs and symptoms to help you decide whether now is a good time to install a new system.
Douglas Cooling & Heating Blog : Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category
Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner if It’s Doing These Things
Monday, June 11th, 2018How Often Do I Need to Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance?
Monday, April 30th, 2018
There are a number of steps that you should be taking to get your home ready for summer right about now. After all, it’s not as far off as you think. One of those steps is making sure that your air conditioner is ready for the massive amount of demand that you’re about to put on it. You may not think about it this way, but the level of wear and tear on an air conditioner increases drastically during the summer compared to other times of year. If you don’t want your air conditioner to break down under the stress, you should make absolutely sure that you schedule maintenance over the coming weeks.
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Do Yourself a Favor and Schedule AC Maintenance
Tuesday, March 20th, 2018
No one wants to have their air conditioner break down on them in the middle of summer. Or any other time, really. HVAC breakdowns are the worst. Unfortunately, as you start to rely on your air conditioner more and more during the summer season, you’re going to increase the rate at which it wears out. More wear and tear means a higher chance of the system malfunctioning, which you obviously want to avoid. Fortunately, there is something you can do! Schedule preventive maintenance.
Make Sure You’re Still Watching for Air Conditioning Problems
Monday, September 18th, 2017We still have a few weeks of hot weather to go before things finally begin to cool off. That means that you still need to be keeping a sharp eye on your air conditioner for any developing problems. There are all kinds of ways that an air conditioner could begin to malfunction under the strain of daily use. We’re not going to cover all of them here, but we can go over some of the most common problems to afflict air conditioners during the summer.
Why is My Air Conditioner Making Those Weird Sounds?
Monday, August 7th, 2017
You should be especially watchful for any signs that your air conditioner is having trouble during the summer, when the strain on the system is at its highest. Preventive maintenance can lower the chances of problems developing by a substantial amount. However, no amount of maintenance can completely remove the possibility of a problem of some kind afflicting the system. The faster you can identify the problem, the faster you can have it fixed and the better off the system will be. One of the easiest ways to quickly identify that your air conditioner is in need of repairs is to listen for any odd sounds coming from your air conditioner.
Air Conditioning Issues That can Lead to Replacement
Monday, June 12th, 2017
Summer is the time of year when air conditioners are most likely to develop problems, as they are placed under an increased amount of strain compared to the rest of the year. Some of these problems are inconvenient, while others are a serious threat to the health of the system. As you rely on your air conditioner to stay cool on a daily basis, you should be especially vigilant for these serious issues. Let’s have a look at some of these problems, and the symptoms they produce.
Air Conditioning Options to Consider This Spring
Monday, May 15th, 2017
Spring is almost over, and the weather is already starting to get quite warm on a daily basis. If you’re not already relying on your air conditioner to keep cool during the daylight hours, you will be soon. For many of us, getting our air conditioners ready for the added heat of summer just means scheduling preventive maintenance. For some of us, though, now is the time to install an entirely new air conditioner. If your air conditioning system just can’t keep up with demand anymore, you should consider one of the following options to replace it.
Signs That You Need to Replace Your Air Conditioner Before Summer Starts
Monday, March 20th, 2017
We’re just a few weeks away from cooling season, which means soon you’ll be using your air conditioner to keep comfortable on a daily basis. That means more stress on the system, which means a greater chance of all kinds of issues occurring. Before you start using your air conditioner this cooling season, make sure that it’s actually able to cope with another year of service. If not, you should have it replaced as soon as possible. Watch for signs that your air conditioner needs to be replaced.
Do I Ever Need to Refill My AC Refrigerant?
Monday, September 12th, 2016We get this question a lot, even late in the summer when a lot of people have already scheduled their air conditioning maintenance. Most people have no idea how refrigerant works, because it’s not really necessary to know how it works to use the air conditioner. There are times when more refrigerant is necessary, but those times are few and far between. Let’s take a look at how your air conditioner uses refrigerant, and when it needs more.
