Signs You Need Repairs for Your Commercial Air Conditioning

Monday, August 10th, 2015

The late days of summer can become uncomfortably hot in the Shreveport area. If you operate a business here, whether a restaurant, store, or office building, you must make sure that everyone inside it remains comfortable no matter how hot it gets outside. A commercial air conditioning system is a necessity to keep your employees and clientele happy. If anything threatens the operation of the air conditioner, you will need to arrange for repairs as soon as possible.

To help you detect that you have a malfunctioning AC in your business, we’ve listed a few of the warning signs to look out for:

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3 Advantages of Ductless Air Conditioning to Consider

Monday, August 3rd, 2015

If you are in the market for installing a new air conditioning system—especially one for a new home or one under construction—you should give serious consideration to choosing a ductless AC. These air conditioners do not operate like a standard split system, with one outdoor cabinet and one indoor cabinet connected to ductwork. They are instead “mini splits,” with multiple small indoor units mounted on the walls of rooms that provide direct cooling output.

Why consider this kind of air conditioner? Here are 3 excellent reasons…

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How to Clean the Air Filter in Your Air Conditioning System

Monday, July 20th, 2015

One of the ways to keep your air conditioning bills down during the summer is to make sure that your AC always has a clean air filter. This filter isn’t designed to cleanse your home’s air; it protects the interior of the air conditioner from debris that enters through the return air ducts. As the air conditioner works during the summer months, the filter will collect dust and lint; eventually, it will become so clogged that it will choke off airflow and make the AC strain to work—and that means higher bills.

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Why Refrigerant Leaks Can Occur in Your Air Conditioning System

Monday, July 13th, 2015

Last week on our blog, we discussed the seriousness of refrigerant leaking from an air conditioning system. We’ll emphasize this once again: loss of refrigerant charge in an air conditioner is something that you must have professionals fix immediately! Your AC can’t run on a reduced charge because it is not designed to work that way.

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Why You Must Have Leaking Refrigerant in an AC Fixed Immediately

Monday, July 6th, 2015

The modern air conditioner is built to last for many years while experiencing only a minimum of malfunctions. But it is impossible to prevent all malfunctions, and one of the problems that can occur with a residential air conditioner is leaking refrigerant. Airborne chemicals in a house can contribute to spots of corrosion occurring along the refrigerant lines, leading to the high-pressure refrigerant gas escaping—often without any more outward sign aside from a slight hissing noise.

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3 Ways You Can Save on Air Conditioning Costs during the Summer

Monday, June 29th, 2015

The cost of keeping a home cool during a long and humid summer in the Shreveport area can be quite high. However, the bills you’re currently paying may be higher than necessary. There are some ways that you can cut down on how much it costs you to operate your AC. We’ve listed a few below. If you need additional help, you can always give us a call—we’re glad to provide professional work that will see you have the most efficient AC possible.

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3 Reasons to Replace Your Air Conditioning System

Monday, June 15th, 2015

No air conditioning system will endure forever. If you make sure to schedule annual maintenance for your home’s AC and always have any repair issues taken care of promptly, you can expect a quality cooling system to last for 15 years, and sometimes more. But at some point you will need to schedule a replacement job with a professional. Here are 3 reasons that it may be time to make that call and have a new AC put in for your home:

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Warning Signs to Call for Air Conditioning Repair

Monday, June 8th, 2015

Residential air conditioning systems aren’t yet equipped with complicated A.I. systems that will alert homeowners when they need repairs and exactly what kind. But ACs that are in danger of breaking down will usually give off warning signs so that bigger problems can be averted. Below are a few of the indications that it is time to call HVAC repair professionals:

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Why You Should Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance Now

Monday, June 1st, 2015

If you haven’t already had an annual maintenance visit for your air conditioning system from a professional, it’s time to pick up the phone and call a trusted HVAC contractor and schedule it. This is one of the most important items on a Spring “To Do” list, but early summer is still not too late to get it done—there are still plenty of hot days yet to come, and you want your air conditioner to be ready for them.

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