Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category
Sending the AC Off Right (Repair Anything That’s Wrong)
I guess we gave the whole game away in the title! But you aren’t reading our blog for suspense thrillers with big twists at the end—you want to know how best to take care of your HVAC equipment, and we’re…
Read MoreWhen Even the AC Is Too Hot: Why an Air Conditioner Overheats
With the weather so hot at summer’s end, everything is in danger of possibly overheating—including your air conditioner. Air conditioning systems are designed to operate in hot weather. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be much use to anyone. But the extra load…
Read MoreThe AC That Won’t Shut Off—Why Is This Happening?
How much do you run your air conditioner during the summer? You might say, “All the time,” but you know that’s an exaggeration. On hot days it may feel like you have to keep the air conditioner’s compressor running continually…
Read MoreHave You Scheduled Air Conditioning Maintenance Yet?
The heat of summer is already here in May, with some days climbing into the 90s. Air conditioning systems across the state are already getting to work managing the comfort of homes. Your home is probably one of them. Now…
Read MoreWatch for Late Season Air Conditioning Problems
Our last series of posts have concentrated on plumbing issues and how our team of excellent plumbers can help you out. But we handle a wide variety of home services, and a service you may need us for during these last…
Read MoreWhy Does My AC Cost So Much to Run?
Here in the deeps of summer in Durham is when we’ll rely on our air conditioning systems the most. You’ll expect to see an increase in your electrical costs when the AC has to spend extra time running in order…
Read MoreEarly Watch for Air Conditioning Repair Signs
It’s already hot here in Durham, with temperatures climbing into the 90s during some days—and it isn’t even officially summer yet! We can expect many more blistering hot days to come, especially during July, which is only a month away.…
Read MoreSpeaking of Copper: Watch for Refrigerant Leaks from Your AC!
In yesterday’s blog post, we took a closer look at why copper is the metal of choice when it comes to plumbing systems. But copper isn’t only popular for plumbing pipes. It’s also a key part of heating systems and air…
Read MoreIt’s Spring: Time for Air Conditioning Maintenance
March is a month of notoriously unpredictable weather. (Just look at the huge blizzard that struck the Northeast only last week!) But the turn toward warmer conditions is underway by the end of the month. Spring officially starts, and people…
Read MoreSome Late Summer AC Problems You Might Encounter
It’s the second half of August, and the end of summer is in sight. But that doesn’t mean we can expect an immediate break from the hot weather. Your air conditioning system is going to need to keep running a…
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