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Is Your Air Conditioner Icing Over?

June 20th, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

Summer is finally upon us, and as such you’ll be depending on your air conditioning system more and more in order to keep your home and your family cool throughout the season. When you do begin using your air conditioner more, you may notice ice forming on the evaporator coil of your system. Perhaps you’d brush this off as normal, or a good sign. However, you’d be wrong.

Unfortunately, if ice has developed on your air conditioner, your system is in trouble. You should call for repairs as soon as this happens. Keep reading for some information on why air conditioners ice over sometimes, why it’s a bad thing, and what you can do about it.

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What AC Maintenance Tasks Can You Do on Your Own?

June 13th, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

We definitely live in more of a “do-it-yourself” atmosphere than we ever have before. There’s nothing wrong with tackling minor home projects on your own, when possible. It’s important to remember, however, that most air conditioning maintenance tasks should be left to the professionals for your safety and for the well-being of your HVAC system.

However, aside from the thorough annual inspection and cleaning that your HVAC professional will conduct during your maintenance appointment, there are other tasks that should be done throughout the year between your maintenance visits—even if you have two maintenance visits each year. These tasks—which you can and should do on your own—have been shared below.

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When Did You Last Have AC Repairs Done?

May 23rd, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

With spring upon us and summer soon on its way, you’ll soon be turning on your air conditioner and have it running for large portions of the day. Right now your AC use is probably pretty minimal, but it could be a good idea to turn it on now and make sure it doesn’t have any obvious problems.

If you do notice issues that are anything short of full system breakdown, you’re likely tempted to wait for repairs until a time you really need your air conditioner to work. However, this could be a mistake since your AC could end up quitting on you when you need it the most. Below we’ve listed a couple reasons you should schedule AC repairs in advance, before you actually need the system.

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Why Isn’t My Air Conditioner Cooling My Home?

May 9th, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

When summertime hits, the last thing you want to be stuck with is a malfunctioning air conditioner. So when you go to turn in on the first time the weather warms up to discover it’s blowing out lukewarm air, your initial reaction may be to panic and start shopping for a new air conditioner. Before you jump to any conclusions though, be sure to read below to discover some common reasons that your AC might not be cooling. Sometimes it’s as simple as a quick repair!

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Don’t Be Stumped By These Common AC Problems

May 2nd, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

As we approach warmer temperatures, you want to ensure that your air conditioner is working as effectively and efficiently as possible. Of course, in order to do so it must be installed by a professional and properly maintained to ensure you don’t run into any issues. Even with this however, your air conditioner may have repair needs from time to time. We’ve highlighted some of the most common air conditioning problems that homeowners face below.

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Cut Down On Your Air Conditioning Bills This Summer

March 28th, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

The weather can be up and down this spring, as it is most springs in Elk Run Heights, IA, but winter is on its way out and summer will be here before you know it. A good air conditioner will keep your home cool when temperatures rise, but it shouldn’t have to do the job alone. You want reliable cooling power without the pinch of those high monthly bills. The good news is that there’s a number of ways you can cut down on your costs by improving your air conditioner’s efficiency. Some of them require a little investment, while others are common sense approaches that anyone can do with a little foresight.

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Is a Ductless Mini Split System a Good Fit for Your Home?

March 14th, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

Ductless cooling systems take a different approach than traditional central air. Instead of one large unit producing cool air and moving it through your home with ductwork, a ductless setup uses smaller indoor units placed in specific rooms or areas of the house.

That gives homeowners more control. You can set different temperatures in different rooms and avoid cooling spaces you are not using, which may help lower monthly energy costs. But because installing a ductless system is still a meaningful investment, it helps to look at whether it makes sense for your Denver, IA home. We’ve outlined a few things to consider.

When is ductless mini split installation a good option for a home?

  • Your home does not have existing ductwork.
  • You want to control the temperature in individual rooms or zones.
  • You are cooling a new addition, garage, or converted space.
  • You want a more energy-efficient system with minimal air loss.
  • You prefer a quicker, less invasive air conditioning installation.

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