Most people assume that an air conditioning technician serves one of two purposes: to install or replace an existing air conditioning system, or perform repairs on it. There’s a third service we perform, however, that can actually help alleviate the first two. Air conditioning service session should be scheduled at least once or twice a year, not to fix any specific problem, but to help prevent any problems from cropping up., In Dover, DE, we need our systems to fight the heat and humidity of summer, but if you haven’t had your system serviced in a while, you might want to think about doing it soon, and you should certainly do it once the summer finally ends and the cool temperatures of fall have set in. Here’s a quick breakdown of what happens during an air conditioning service call.
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What Happens During an Air Conditioning Service Call?
Monday, August 17th, 2015What is a SEER Rating and How Does It Affect my Air Conditioner?
Monday, August 10th, 2015If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, you may have heard the term “SEER rating” to describe the unit’s efficiency. The term stands for Season Energy Efficiency Ratio, and it’s a convenient way to measure how much an air conditioner is going to cost you to run when you have it installed. That’s a significant consideration, especially considering Dover, DE’s hot and muggy summers. Understanding the SEER rating is important to making an informed choice for a new air conditioner. A trained professional can help you with the specifics, but a brief overview of what the rating means makes a good place to start.
Unique Qualities of Commercial Air Conditioning
Monday, August 3rd, 2015Air conditioning in the home is one thing, but commercial air conditioning in an office or retail space is an entirely different matter. Though the core engineering is similar, commercial air conditioning systems operate according to a very different set of principles, which means you need a technician trained in commercial air conditioning repair when you run into trouble. Dover, DE has a reputation as a business-friendly city in a business-friendly state. Running a commercial space here means understanding the unique qualities of commercial air conditioning.
How Does Refrigerant Cool the Air?
Monday, June 29th, 2015Modern air conditioning begins and ends with refrigerant, a catch-all term used to describe various types of chemical compounds that constantly circulate through your system. Refrigerant is marked by a fairly low boiling point temperature-wise and an ability to pull heat from the surrounding air as it shifts from liquid to gaseous form. The air conditioning system simply takes advantage of that fact. Here in Dover, De, our hot summers mean that you need your air conditioner need to be functioning at its peak at all times. Understanding how refrigerant cools the air can go a long way towards understanding what kinds of problems may arise with your system.
How Does Duct Testing Work?
Monday, June 22nd, 2015Here in Dover, DE, you need every aspect of your air conditioning system to work when the summer heat starts to rise. That usually means the air conditioner itself, but in some cases, it can involve the ductwork that carries the conditioned air to the different rooms of your home. Ducts can develop clogs or breaches that can create serious problems for your system, but they’re often located in crawlspaces and other hidden locales that can be tough to reach. Duct testing is an effective ways of analyzing your ducts to determine if there are any problems and pinpoint their location. How does duct testing work? Here’s a quick breakdown.
3 Benefits of Dehumidifiers
Monday, June 1st, 2015
We live in Dover, DE, which means our summers come with stifling humidity as well as high levels of heat. Human beings tend to be most comfortable when the relative humidity level is between 30% and 50%. Believe us when we say that can get much higher in this neck of the woods. If you want to stay cool and comfortable this summer, you should consider installing a dehumidifier in your home to act in conjunction with your traditional HVAC system. Here are 3 benefits of dehumidifiers that you should consider if you want your home to be as pleasant as possible this summer.
Why Is There Frost in My Air Conditioner?
Monday, May 25th, 2015It doesn’t sound like a big deal: frost forming on the evaporator coils of your air conditioner. AC units are supposed to create cold air, so why should frost be a big deal? Unfortunately, the frost is usually a symptom of a larger problem, and as long as that problem remains unaddressed, your air conditioner will struggle more than it should to cool your home. Dover, DE residents need their air conditioners to combat our hot and muggy summers. That frost and ice may be a harbinger of a more serious problem, so the sooner you can have it addressed the better.
What Constitutes an Air Conditioning Emergency?
Monday, May 11th, 2015Summers here in Dover, DE are as hot and humid as they come, and when the temperature starts to spike, you need your air conditioner to function at top capacity. Unfortunately, breakdowns don’t always follow a 9-to-5 schedule, and sometimes your air conditioner runs into trouble much later than most businesses stay open. The good news is that professionals in the Dover area are on call 24 hours a day, and in the event of an emergency, they can come to your home to repair your system. But what constitutes an air conditioning emergency? At what point do you summon aid in the middle of the night and when do you simply hold on for normal business hours the next morning? It’s usually a matter of individual judgement, but here are a few guidelines to help you make the call.
How Can I Tell If My Air Conditioner Needs Repair?
Monday, May 4th, 2015Air conditioners are complex pieces of machinery, and the refrigerant that makes them run can be dangerous if not handled by trained professionals. With summer on its way, Dover, DE, residents need to jump on any repair issues quickly, lest they be left without cooling power just when they need it the most. “But how can I tell if my air conditioner needs repair?” you ask. That can be tricky for a layman to answer, and if you go poking around in your system without the proper training, you might make the problem worse. Luckily, most serious air conditioning problems exhibit one of several easy-to-spot symptoms which can alert you to the issue.
What Is Zone Control and Why Should You Install It?
Monday, April 20th, 2015Choosing a professional to install a new zone control system for your home or business is the perfect way to both keep everybody in the building more comfortable AND to save some money! Zone control allows you and the people in your family or your employees complete control over individual areas of the building. So, one person can lower the temperature in the living room without making it colder in the bedrooms. Or if one office tends to get hotter than the others due to the number of windows, for example, the employee can cool it off without affecting the rest of the building.