The heat has definitely arrived for the summer, with temperatures during the last week rising over 90°F. The humidity isn’t helping, with relative humidity levels much higher than 60%—the point when the extra moisture in the air makes it much more difficult to stay cool. You’ll certainly be relying on your air conditioning system a great deal to keep your home livable.
Hall's Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Blog : Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category
A Few Details about Your AC’s Air Filter
Monday, June 6th, 2016
Two weeks ago, we wrote a blog post to address one of the questions we hear frequently from our customers: “How often do I need to change my air conditioning system’s air filter?” The answer ranges between 1 to 6 months, depending both on your household and the type of filter in the HVAC system.
Keeping Cool in Summer—While Giving Your AC a Vacation!
Monday, May 30th, 2016
The air conditioning system is a big hero around here during the summer months. There’s no better way to stay cool in your home than to have an AC humming away and sending out cooled-down air to the rooms.
But doesn’t your air conditioner deserve it’s own summer vacation now and then? True, it’s a machine and doesn’t have feelings about this—but when you give it short vacations, you’ll end up saving money not only on electrical bills, but on future repair bills for the AC.
How Often Should I Change the Filter on My Air Conditioner?
Monday, May 23rd, 2016
When you arrange for professional maintenance for you air conditioning system (something you must have done every spring), one of the tasks that the technician does is replacing or cleaning the air filter. Make sure you watch how the technician does this job if you don’t know how to do it on your own, since you’ll need to do it yourself during the rest of the summer.
The Dangers of Freon Leaks in an Air Conditioner
Monday, May 16th, 2016
The word Freon refers to a wide range of chemical refrigerants used in air conditioners (as well as other refrigeration equipment) to transfer heat. Freon is actually a trademarked name of DuPont, but it has come to stand for all different refrigerant blends in use today.
The Freon in your air conditioning system is vital for it to work: as it evaporates and condenses, switching between liquid and gaseous states, it absorbs heat from the inside of your house and the exhausts it to the outside. You AC doesn’t use up Freon as it runs; the level of Freon, which is known as the air conditioner’s charge, will remain the same through the life of the system…
Should You Replace Your AC or Continue with Repairs?
Monday, May 2nd, 2016
Air conditioning maintenance is an essential part of taking care of your home cooling system. However, it won’t keep an AC running indefinitely. At some point, your system may encounter a malfunction that will take the repair work of professionals to correct. And eventually the system will reach a point where it’s more cost-effective to have it replaced rather than to keep repairing it.
That leads to a big question: When is the right time to end repairs and go with a replacement instead?
Closing Room Vents Is Not a Way to Save Energy!
Monday, April 25th, 2016
During the warm seasons here in Louisiana, you’ll want to find ways to cut back on your air conditioning bills without needing to sacrifice too much when it comes to comfort. There are many ways you can do this: learning the best settings on your thermostat, installing a smart thermostat, remembering to schedule spring maintenance, and running ceiling fans.
Energy Savings in Spring and Summer with Thermostat Settings
Monday, April 18th, 2016
With the weather warming, air conditioning systems are going to start up… and most of them will stay at work for months to come. Along with nice, cool indoor temperatures, this also means higher energy bills. However, you may be paying more to cool your home during warm weather than is necessary. Regular maintenance, replacing an old system, and having the ductwork cleaned can help rein in those bills. But there’s a simple step you can take right now with your AC, which is learning the best way to set the thermostat so there’s little energy waste.
What You Can Expect During Your AC Maintenance This Spring
Monday, April 4th, 2016
It’s April, and spring is now fully underway. Last week we posted an important reminder about scheduling air conditioning maintenance so that your home’s cooling system will be prepared for the warm weather to come—especially when springs turns into summer. (And that time will be here before you know it!)
It’s Spring: Time to Arrange for Air Conditioning Maintenance
Monday, March 28th, 2016
Spring has finally arrived, and although this doesn’t mean an automatic increase in outdoor temperatures, it’s the beginning of the climb toward summer weather. And that also means it’s the time to schedule the annual inspection and tune-up for your air conditioning system. Call our office today and ask about our Proactive Service Agreement that provides maintenance for your air conditioning system (as well as your heating system later in the year). The agreement comes with other benefits as well: speak to one of our team members today to learn more.
