Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Archive for April, 2016

Get a Zone Control System Put In

Monday, April 25th, 2016

Summer is on its way here in Bridgeville, DE, and with it comes those depressingly high energy bills. You need to keep your house cool and comfortable – things get too hot and muggy around here to go without – but you shouldn’t have to pay and arm and a leg for the privilege. Now is the time to think about alternatives. It starts with simple steps like setting your thermostat to 78 degrees and dressing lightly while in the house. But it also can benefit from an upgrade to your air conditioner: something like a zone control system which can be put into your existing system by a trained professional. It can make a huge difference in your bills, while providing a number of other benefits as well.

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Why Is There Ice on My Air Conditioner?

Monday, April 18th, 2016

Temperatures are slowly warming up here in Milford, DE and while you’re likely not using your air conditioner every way, chances are you’re using it increasingly often these past few weeks. That makes this an excellent time to troubleshoot your system for any problems that could cause a breakdown later in the summer. That way, you can get them repaired before your air conditioner needs to be used every day, preventing a lot or consternation and heartache in the process. Among the things you should watch out for is the formation of ice on your air conditioner’s coils. It may not sound like much, but it’s actually a very big problem.

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3 Considerations When Replacing Your Commercial Air Conditioner

Monday, April 11th, 2016

Dover, DE is a business friendly city, and as such, we have a lot of commercial space that needs caring for. If you’re a business owner or an office manager, you know how important a good commercial air conditioning system can be, and when the time comes to replace yours, you want it to be put in the right way. The good news is that there are quality professional services standing by to help. But you can do yourself a favor by carefully considering your options when replacing your commercial air conditioner and understanding the factors involved. That way, you can be assured of choosing the right one for your space.

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3 Things to Look for in an Air Conditioning Service

Monday, April 4th, 2016

A good air conditioning service can be as important as your auto mechanic. You need to know when you call that number that you’re going to get reliable service at a fair cost and that whatever they do for you – be it installation, repair or replacement –  it will keep your air conditioner running the way it needs to. Our summers get too hot here in Seaford, DE to expect anything else. But how can you tell when your service has the right stuff, and when you’re dealing with someone who just isn’t up to the task? Here are 3 things to look for in an air conditioning service that can help you separate the real deal from the fly-by-nighters.

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