Summer might be waning, but we still have some brutally hot months ahead of us before fall really kicks in. Your air conditioner doesn’t get to rest yet, which means you don’t get to take it for granted that the system is going to stay healthy! If you want your system to finish out the summer in the best shape possible, and be ready for another punishing summer next year, then you need to take certain steps now to make sure of it. Follow the tips below, and your air conditioner will be in a much better spot by the time the summer is over.
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How to Keep Your AC as Healthy as Possible This Summer
Monday, September 3rd, 2018Electrical Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Monday, August 20th, 2018
Electrical issues are among those things that, while they may be rare, should be dealt with immediately whenever they come up. Electrical problems in your home can pose an immense risk to both your property and your personal safety through fire or electrocution. Having a professional electrician check out your electrical system for you at least once a year will help to keep serious issues from cropping up.
It’s not a guarantee, though. You still need to keep an eye out for signs that your electrical system is in trouble, just in case a problem occurs between appointments. There are a lot of different symptoms you can look for that can indicate a problem with your electrical system. Have a look at a few of those symptoms below.
Is it Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?
Monday, August 6th, 2018
Air conditioning systems don’t last forever, no matter how well you take care of them. Replacing your air conditioner during the fall or winter is not such a big deal, though it may be a bit of an inconvenience. Having to replace it during the summer, with record heat turning the inside of your home into a sauna, is quite a bit more uncomfortable.
For that reason, it’s important that you be able to identify when your system is getting close to the end of its life. Better to replace your air conditioner earlier in the summer than to have to scramble to replace it when it breaks down later on. The following are some of the more obvious signs that you need to install a new air conditioner.
Signs Your Air Conditioner is in Trouble
Monday, July 23rd, 2018
Summer is when air conditioners are most likely to develop problems, due to the strain they’re put under from operating for most of the daylight hours. While you’re using your air conditioner this summer, it’s a very good idea to keep an eye out for any signs that the system is in trouble. Even preventive maintenance is not a guarantee against any and all issues that may arise with your system. With that in mind, have a look at the following signs that your air conditioner is in need of some sort of repair services.
3 Reasons Why You Should Install a Whole House Generator
Monday, July 9th, 2018
A generator may seem like one of those things that would be nice to have, but isn’t all that necessary for the average homeowner. Well, that might be true in some areas of the country, but it isn’t true out here. If you want to keep your lights on in Birmingham, it’s not a bad idea at all to have a generator installed in your home.
In fact, we’d go so far to say that it’s preferable to not having one. The following are just three of the many reasons why you should consider installing a whole house generator in your home this year.
Two Surefire Ways to Destroy Your Air Conditioner
Monday, June 25th, 2018
Cynical and sarcastic blog posts are all the rage these days, it seems. Swift and Voltaire would no doubt be delighted. In the interest of breaking up the monotony today, we decided to get in on the fun. If you have some sort of deep-seated hatred for your air conditioner, perhaps due to an ancient blood feud or other equally bizarre situation, we have the perfect blog post for you. The following are two of the best ways to destroy your air conditioner utterly, wiping even the memory of it from the face of the earth.
Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner if It’s Doing These Things
Monday, June 11th, 2018
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.
Which Indoor Air Quality System Would Fit Your Needs Best?
Monday, May 28th, 2018
Indoor air quality tends to suffer during the summer, as people shut themselves indoors and seal their houses to help better maintain climate control. However, just because you’re indoors running your air conditioner, doesn’t mean you need to have poor indoor air quality. There are a lot of different ways that you can go about keeping your indoor air quality high during the summer season. One of the most popular is installing an indoor air quality system.
Improve Indoor Air Quality This Summer With an Air Purifier
Monday, May 14th, 2018
As we get further into summer, it’s important to make sure that your home’s air quality is as high as possible. Poor indoor air quality will not only make it harder for you to remain comfortable, but can adversely affect your health as well. There are a number of different ways to make sure that your indoor air quality improves or stays high during the summer. One of the best ways, though, is to install an air purifier. Let’s take a look at why air purifiers are important, and how different types can benefit you this summer.
How Often Do I Need to Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance?
Monday, April 30th, 2018There 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.
