September has arrived, and that means the official first day of fall is almost here. But that doesn’t mean that temperatures are going to abruptly start to cool off. If you own and operate a business in the area, you need to be extra cautious during this time of year that your commercial air conditioning system stays in peak shape. The AC has already gone through a great deal of strain during the summer, and the cumulative effect can cause the system to break down during a hot fall day. If you notice anything wrong with your building’s air conditioner, don’t ignore it just because the summer’s over. Call our commercial HVAC specialists right away for repairs.
Hall's Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Blog
Pairing Air Filters with Air Purifiers: Is It Right for My Home?
August 29th, 2016
If you are concerned that the quality of the air in your home isn’t up to the level that you want, or if allergies and asthma are becoming increasing problems for members of your household, we recommend that you have air filters installed into your HVAC system. (The air filter already in place isn’t sufficient, since its purpose isn’t to cleanse the air, but to protect the interior of the AC and heater.)
The AC Danger Zone: Why This Time of Year Is Rough for Your Air Conditioner
August 22nd, 2016
Does Turning My Thermostat Down Lower Cool the House Faster?
August 15th, 2016
The simple answer to this question: No, turning the thermostat as low as possible won’t speed up cooling your home.
This is a common misunderstanding people have about both thermostats and air conditioning systems, and it results in an unfortunate waste of energy and additional strain on ACs that can shorten their lifespan and make repair needs more frequent. We could just tell you to maintain a higher thermostat setting in the 70s (78°F is recommended for general comfort) and leave it at that, but we believe that informing our customers helps both them and us. So below we’ll explain in greater depth why setting the thermostat too low is unhelpful and can backfire on you.
Why Shouldn’t I Just Buy a Portable Dehumidifier for My Home?
August 8th, 2016
Anybody who has lived through a summer in Louisiana knows just how humid it gets here at that time of year—and high humidity makes the summer heat turn almost unbearable. A dehumidifier in a home is a great investment when it comes to both comfort and taking some of the strain off the air conditioning system. With the indoor relative humidity balanced between 30% and 50%, a house interior will feel 8°–10° cooler! Plus, the house will have fewer issues with mold growth, mildew, and water damage.
I Need Help: My AC Keeps Tripping the Circuit Breaker!
August 1st, 2016
Even if you don’t know much about electricity or how the appliances in your homework, you know that they shouldn’t be causing the circuit breakers in the electrical panel to trip when they turn on. You especially don’t want your air conditioning system to start tripping its circuit breaker during the summer, since it will cause the AC to stop working and leave you without the cooling you desperately need.
How to Choose the Right Air Conditioner
July 25th, 2016
If your current AC is not working just as promised, or you find yourself in need of a new model installed from scratch, then you’re probably looking for answers. What type of AC would match your home’s needs? What do you need to do to make sure that you choose wisely this time and don’t waste your dollar on an inefficient system? Do you want a system with ducts or ductless? It’s best to get in touch with a professional early on in the process. But here are some things to start thinking about.
It’s a Scorcher Summer: Will Your Air Conditioner Survive the Heat?
July 18th, 2016
It’s going to be a long hot summer! If you’ve looked at the upcoming weather forecast and gotten nervous about all those days that will clock in at 100°F and above, well, you’re not alone. If you have a durable air conditioning system to manage the temperatures in your house, you can breathe a lot easier, however…
But wait… what if the AC can’t handle all that heat? What if it overheats and breaks down?
Should There Be Ice on My AC’s Evaporator Coil?
July 11th, 2016
Is It Better to Run the AC All Day Even When I’m Not Home?
July 4th, 2016
You’ve probably heard this advice before regarding the best way to run an air conditioning system: you should set your air conditioner to stay on all day (at a high temperature, such as the upper 70s) while you’re away from home, rather than leave it off and turn it on only when you get back home. The logic behind this piece of advice is that this 1) makes it easier to quickly cool down the house when you return, and 2) uses less energy, because an air conditioner drains more power at start-up than when running regularly.
But is this actually true?
