Fall is the right time to look into little improvements and upgrades for the heating and air conditioning system in your Dover, DE home. Among the easiest are thermostats, which can be quickly and easily replaced by a trained professionals. Thermostats can last for many years without problems, and yet despite that, most experts recommend replacing them very 10-15 years. It’s not because they wear out (although if you still use mercury-based thermostats, you should replace them immediately, since mercury is dangerous and can’t stay in your home). It’s because the advances in technology during that time is enough to justify a change all on its own.
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Look into a New Thermostat this Fall
Monday, October 3rd, 2016Common Late Summer Issues with Your Air Conditioner
Monday, August 29th, 2016The summer season has kept our air conditioners busy here in Lewes, DE, and with several weeks left to go at least, we’re still a ways from being done. All that strain can often show itself in problems that tend to develop this time of year, not all of which may be readily apparent. The sooner you spot the signs of trouble, the faster you can contact a trained professional service to take care of the problem. August is a busy time for air conditioning repair, and some of the more common issues we encounter can include the following:
Is It Time for a New Air Conditioner?
Monday, August 22nd, 2016August here in Bridgeville, DE is the ideal time to give your air conditioner an honest assessment. If it’s getting older and evincing problems, several months or regular activity is going to highlight them in start relief. At the same time, fall is just around the corner, and if you decide you need to replace your older system with a new one, you’ll have all winter to find the system best suited to your home and scheduling a replacement session at leisure. You’re the only one who can decide if your air conditioner’s race is run, but we usually point to three specific criteria to help you make up your mind.
How to Keep Cool when Your Air Conditioner Breaks
Monday, August 1st, 2016We tend to think of air conditioners as a comfort, but when the temperatures rise during our Lewes, DE, summers, they’re far more than a luxury. High temperatures can create serious health problems, especially in homes with vulnerable family members such as the elderly. No one wants their air conditioner to suffer a sudden breakdown, and you can help minimize the risk by watching for signs of trouble (basically anything out of the ordinary such as strange noises or reduced performance), and by scheduling a maintenance session at least once a year (preferably before the summer cooling starts). Sometimes, things happen regardless of what we do however, and when they do, you need to know how to keep cool until help can arrive. Here’s a list of some important steps to take.
Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning
Monday, July 4th, 2016Summers in Lewes, DE are hot and humid, which makes an air conditioning system far more than a luxury. Most of us assume that means a centralized system, which are inexpensive to run and very efficient. But they’re not the only system out there, and depending on your circumstances, a different system nay be much more efficient. Take ductless air conditioning systems, for example. They use multiple small units instead of one big one, spaced throughout your home and each charged with cooling a single room or section. Smaller homes and homes without efficiency issues may do better with a centralized system, but even in those cases, the potential benefits are chard to deny.
2 Thermostat Myths that Need to Be Dispelled
Monday, June 20th, 2016Your thermostat is the control board for your entire heating and air conditioning system: simple to use, reliable and able to deliver a precise amount of control over your air conditioner with just the touch of a button. Yours could be your best friend this summer in Dover, DE, when temperatures are expected to climb and you need your system to perform at its best. And yet a number of myths persist with thermostats that can end up costing you far more than they should this summer. Dispelling those myths could not only lower your cooling bills, but save your air conditioner a lot of strain.
Why Would I Need Duct Sealing Services?
Monday, June 13th, 2016Ducts are an indispensable part of our air conditioning system and with summer here in Seaford, DE, they need to function as effectively as the air conditioner itself. But because they’re tucked out of sight so often in the attic or behind the walls, we rarely think about the problems they may be suffering. Duct sealing services are available when breaches arise in the duct system. But why is that necessary, and what happens to the air conditioner when breaches appear in your ducts?
Take These Steps with an Air Conditioning Emergency
Monday, June 6th, 2016Lewes, DE can get plenty hot in the summertime, and the last thing you need is an air conditioner that suddenly breaks down just when the thermometer hits 100 degrees. No one can predict an air conditioning emergency, but when one comes, you need to move quickly. High heat can be a killer and without proper air conditioning, your home will soon feel like an oven. We’re proud to offer emergency air conditioning service anytime, day or night, but when an air conditioning emergency crops up, there are some substantial steps you can take to help move the process forward.
What to Look for with AC Installation
Monday, May 30th, 2016With summer on its way here in Dover, DE, many homeowners are replacing their old air conditioners with new ones. Now is the perfect time to do it, since it can spare you the high bills and inefficient operation of an older system whose race is run. But while you should always trust a professional with air conditioner installation — it requires permits and licensing, in addition to specific technical skills — there are things you can look for with a quality installation that can help you right the right service. Ask about these items with your technician, and make sure they’re on the agenda when the time comes to install your system:
Beware of Low Refrigerant in Your Air Conditioning System
Monday, May 23rd, 2016Low refrigerant is a common problem in the early parts of cooling season, but with summer on its way here in Bridgeville, DE, it’s not a problem you can ignore. Low refrigerant creates a great deal of trouble for your air conditioning system, forcing it to work harder and costing you more in monthly bills as well as setting the stage for a more serious breakdown to follow. Refrigerant leaks can spring up at anytime, but when they appear over the winter they can go on for months before being detected. That’s why you should always check for leaking refrigerant at about this time of year. It will help protect your system in the long run.