Air Conditioning Can Reduce Outdoor Allergens

June 18th, 2014 Posted in Air Conditioning Service and Repair
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Millions of people suffer from allergies, especially during the summer months. Pollen and other airborne allergens fill the air, making many people wheeze, sneeze and walk around with puffy eyes. According to WedMD.com, one of the best ways to reduce allergy symptoms is to reduce your exposure to these outdoor allergens. You can do that by sitting back and enjoying your air conditioned home. 

Using Air Conditioning To Reduce Allergens

If you suffer from outdoor allergies, you need a place that is free from these antagonizing elements that are making you ill. Make your home a place to relax and enjoy some refuge from sneezing and wheezing by keeping pollen and other outdoor allergens out of your home. WedMD offers some of the following suggestions, including using your air conditioning: 

  • Keep doors and windows shut to keep out allergens
  • Use your air conditioning unit to keep your home cool and filter out allergens
  • Wash clothes and bedding in hot water to kill dust mites
  • Have your air conditioning ducts cleaned and filters changed before summer 

While you cannot stay in your home all the time, by making it as allergen-free as possible, you can at least have several hours a day of relief. This is especially important at night, when you need to get a good nights rest to tackle the next day. 

Since your air conditioning unit is so important in creating an allergen-free home, make sure it is ready for the summer season by having regular HVAC maintenance performed. Call your local HVAC specialist to have your unit serviced, including changing any air filters and cleaning your ducts if needed.

Posted on behalf of James Smith, ClimateSmith LLC

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Avoiding Common Air Conditioner Problems

June 18th, 2014 Posted in HVAC Maintenance
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It always happens on the hottest day of the summer. In the midst of the sweltering heat, your air conditioner goes out, blowing hot air instead of cold. What is more frustrating is that hundreds of other air conditioners have also gone out in your city on the same day, causing a backup of service calls to every HVAC repair company in the area. The majority of air conditioner breakdowns fall under only a few categories of repairs, many that can easily be avoided through preventative maintenance. 

Common Air Conditioner Problems

There are only a few things that will cause your air conditioner to stop working. Some are easily fixed, while others require a professional technician to repair or replace. Some of the most common issues include: 

  • Refrigerant. If your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, it’s leaking or was not fully charged when it was installed, it will malfunction. Adding refrigerant without evaluating the cause of the loss is not the solution, however. It needs to be inspected for leaks and charged to the correct manufacturer specifications.
     
  • Sensor. An air conditioner which is running constantly or erratically may have a broken or misplaced sensor. Most units have a thermostat sensor which measures the temperature of the air before it enters the unit. If this gets moved or stops working properly, the unit will not cool correctly.
     
  • Electrical failure. Both the electrical controls and fan can wear out over time, especially when the unit turns on and off frequently. This is common in homes where the unit is too large for the space it is cooling. 

The best way to avoid any of these problems is to have preventative HVAC maintenance performed by an HVAC professional before the summer heat hits. They can inspect the unit, replace filters and repair any problems ahead of time, so you can enjoy your cool home all summer.

Posted on behalf of James Smith, ClimateSmith LLC

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

June 18th, 2014 Posted in HVAC Maintenance
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It’s completely normal for your air conditioner to create water through condensation when it’s working properly. But, if you are finding pools of water near your air conditioner, you may have a problem. While shutting off the unit will stop the problem for the moment, you need to address the underlying issue. Understanding why your air conditioning unit may be leaking can help you solve the problem. 

Why Air Conditioners Create Water

We have all seen what happens to a cold glass of water on a hot day. Water condenses on the outside of the glass, dripping down the sides onto the surface below. The same is true of an air conditioning unit. As refrigerant expands and cools inside the air conditioning unit’s coils, cooling the air that is pushed out of the unit, this causes condensation on the outside of the coils. This water then drips into a drain pan that should be draining the water outside. However, if this drain line becomes clogged, that water can overflow onto the floor near your air conditioner. 

This back-up of water can damage your floor and also cause problems with your air conditioning unit. If you know where your drain line is, you can attempt to remove the clog yourself. However, if you are not sure where it is or cannot access it, it’s time to call your air conditioning service company. They can perform a full inspection to make sure the unit is working properly, remove any clogs from the drain line and ensure no more damage is caused to your home or unit from the backed up water.

Posted on behalf of James Smith, ClimateSmith LLC

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Reduce Cooling Energy Costs This Summer

June 18th, 2014 Posted in Reducing HVAC Energy Costs
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Nothing beats a cool, air conditioned home on a hot summer day. Still, no one likes the shock of a high energy bill after an especially hot summer month. While it can be expected for energy use to be higher when using an air conditioner during the hottest months of the year, there are ways to save energy and money. This summer, enjoy your cool home and reduced energy costs by using these money-saving air conditioning tips: 

  • Perform scheduled maintenance. Your air conditioner will perform better and more efficiently if it is maintained. Before the hottest months of summer hit, have your air conditioner serviced, including having the filter changed.
     
  • Programmable thermostat. If your unit has a programmable thermostat, use this device to save energy. Program your unit to only cool your home during times when your family is home and awake, usually during the late afternoon and early evening. If you do not have a programmable thermostat, you may want to invest in one of these energy-saving devices.
     
  • Insulate your cooled air. Keep drapes or blinds closed during the hot daytime hours, keeping cooled air in and the hot sun out. This can reduce how hard you air conditioner must work to cool the air in your home.
     
  • Energy efficient unit. If your air conditioner is 10 or more years old, it will likely be less efficient than almost any unit sold today. Many older units have less than half of the efficiency of new models, so investing in a new HVAC unit can save you money for years to come. 

Whether it is time to invest in a new thermostat or air conditioner, or just time to have your unit serviced, your local HVAC service company can help you save money off your energy bills this summer.

Posted on behalf of James Smith, ClimateSmith LLC

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Importance Of Commercial HVAC Maintenance

June 18th, 2014 Posted in Commercial HVAC Service & Repair
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Is your commercial HVAC system ready for the hot summer months ahead? Keeping a cool, comfortable building throughout the summer is important for any business, whether you lease commercial space or own a large industrial company. The best way to ensure your HVAC system will perform as needed is with a regular maintenance plan, which can prevent unnecessary breakdowns and costly emergency repairs. 

Finding The Right HVAC Maintenance Plan

Every commercial building and HVAC system is different, requiring a maintenance plan which is designed to meet the specific needs of the business. When hiring an HVAC service company to handle your systems maintenance, you will want to ensure that the company is experienced in handling complex commercial HVAC systems and offers HVAC maintenance plans which can be customized to your needs. Some questions to ask regarding any commercial HVAC maintenance plan include: 

  • What HVAC maintenance services are included?
  • How often will the system be inspected and serviced?
  • What type of expertise is guaranteed by the technicians?
  • Are there maintenance plans available that include repairs?
  • Is service available 24/7, 365 days a year? 

With the right maintenance plan, you can help avoid HVAC problems this summer. Some companies even offer full service plans which include repairs, all at one flat fee. This alleviates the worry of unexpected costs for repairs if your HVAC does need emergency service, saving money while making it easier to manage your company’s building maintenance budget. 

Before the peak of summer hits, now is the time to get your commercial HVAC serviced.  It is also a great time to invest in a maintenance plan that will keep your system working properly all year long.

Posted on behalf of JS Thomas Service Inc.

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