Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Beat the Delaware Heat: 5 Signs Your AC Needs Repair Before Summer Hits Full Swing

Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Delaware summers can be brutally hot and humid, and once temperatures spike, your air conditioner becomes the MVP of your home.

But if your system is already struggling, waiting until peak summer to fix it could leave you sweating … literally. Spotting early warning signs of air conditioner trouble can save you from costly breakdowns and uncomfortable days ahead.

Here are five signs you need AC repair in Sussex County, DE before summer hits full swing.

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Don’t Sweat It: Why May Is the Perfect Time for AC Repairs in Delaware

Monday, May 12th, 2025
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As the weather starts warming up in Delaware, homeowners are beginning to turn on their air conditioners after a long winter break. But before summer hits its peak and temperatures soar into the 80s and 90s, now is the perfect time to get your AC system professionally inspected and repaired. May offers the ideal window of opportunity to address any issues early—before you’re stuck sweating it out during the hottest days of the year. Do you need AC repair in Sussex County, DE?

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Upgrade Your Home Comfort Before Summer

Monday, March 10th, 2025
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Can you feel it? Spring is in the air, which means—even though it might still seem too far away—summer is getting closer. Upgrade your home comfort now! There are major benefits to getting a new air conditioner in the late winter or early spring. You’ll get the best pricing of the year and easy scheduling.

At Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, we know how important it is to our neighbors to stay cool when the heat hits. We also know that high prices for HVAC systems, and the electricity to power them, can be a huge obstacle to your comfort. So let us help you find the best option to keep you cool and keep your bills low!

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PSA for Our Customers: Everything to Know About the 2025 Refrigerant Phase Out

Monday, September 23rd, 2024

Every once in a while, the HVAC industry makes a drastic change and there’s an “all-hands on deck” mentality that forces us to brace for what’s coming. Whether it was the Freon phase-out a few years ago or this new refrigerant phase-out, our customers deserve to know exactly what’s happening and why.

Well, here it is—R-410A is officially being phased out by HVAC manufacturers. This isn’t a fluke in the system or some kind of plot against AC owners who already abide by the rules. The phase-out actually makes perfect sense when you break it down.

Today we aim to read the tea leaves and give our customers an idea of why R-410A is being phased out and what could potentially replace it in the near future. For more information on the 2025 refrigerant ban, keep reading!

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Alternative AC: Do You Need a Central Air Conditioner?

Monday, July 1st, 2024

For many homeowners, the choice of whether you need AC or not is simple. When you walk into your neighbor’s home, you just feel the rush of cool air and you’re not really concerned with what type of air conditioner they have running in the background.

This is because, for a long time, central air conditioners were the only kind of air conditioners aside from window units and standing portable systems. They were the only effective way to remove heat from a home on a large-scale basis. But times have changed quite a bit, and there’s a whole market full of alternative air conditioners.

So, do you need a central AC? Or are there AC alternatives for homes in Sussex County, DE that you could take advantage of? The answer might surprise you.

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Common Signs That Point to a Refrigerant Leak

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Refrigerant is a perfectly safe chemical to have inside of your air conditioner—unless it starts to leak out of the refrigerant lines. Leaking refrigerant can pose major hazards for your home and your family, so if you suspect a leak, you need to schedule an appointment for AC repair in Sussex County, DE right away.

You can also keep reading to learn more about three signs that can indicate you have a refrigerant leak. Noticing one of the signs is serious, but having two or more of them makes it more likely that you do indeed have a refrigerant leak.

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How to Decide on AC Repair vs. AC Replacement

Monday, May 20th, 2024

There are times when air conditioning repairs make sense. Repairs can extend the lifespan of your air conditioner and boost energy efficiency. But eventually, your air conditioner will need to be replaced. The question is, how do you know when to invest in a replacement instead of repairs?

You can give our team a call and we can help you decide whether not it’s time for air conditioning installation in Sussex County, DE. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about repairing your central air conditioner versus replacing it with a brand new unit.

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Risks of Putting Off an AC Repair Appointment

Monday, May 6th, 2024

Did you know that putting off an AC repair appointment can leave permanent damage inside of your air conditioner? It’s true. AC repairs are usually easy to address when you catch them early. But putting off service can mean lasting damage to your unit that continues to cause problems years down the road.

You can give our team a call anytime you think you need air conditioning repair in Sussex County, DE. You can also keep reading to learn more about what can happen when you put off addressing air conditioning repair needs. We’re even highlighting some of the signs that can indicate your air conditioner needs to be repaired so you can catch problems early. 

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Is 2024 the Year for an AC Replacement?

Monday, April 8th, 2024

If your air conditioner is getting older, it may be time to consider an AC replacement. But is 2024 your year for an upgrade, or do you still have some life left in your current unit? There are some signs that you can watch for that can indicate your air conditioner is reaching the end of its lifespan. 

You can keep reading to learn more about how long you can expect your air conditioner to last, and some indications that it is time for an upgrade. Then you can give our team a call to schedule your AC replacement in Sussex County, DE.

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Unexpected Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning

Monday, September 25th, 2023

Ductless air conditioning in Sussex County, DE sounds like it would be great in your home, but it’s so different from central AC that it can be daunting to even imagine what it might be like. Let’s walk you through what it would be like to live with ductless air conditioning, and see if it’s a good fit for your home and your family.

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