Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioner Repair’
A Hard Start Kit May Save an AC in Trouble
Most of the parts of an air conditioning system are essential for it to run. But if one part of an air conditioner deserves to be called the essential piece, it’s the compressor. This component is what allows the air conditioner to…
Read MoreIs Your AC Losing Refrigerant? How to Tell
To create lower temperatures indoors, your air conditioner uses the circulation of refrigerant, a chemical compound that can easily change between liquid and gaseous forms. As the refrigerant evaporates in the indoor coil of the AC, it absorbs heat and…
Read MoreSending 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreA Hard-Starting Air Conditioner: What It Is, What We Can Do About It
The stress of a long summer can sometimes spell serious problems for an air conditioning system. Think of it like a car that’s going on a long trip: there always exists the chance that something could go wrong with the…
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