Purl's Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioner Repair’

Some Specific Consequences for an AC without Maintenance

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

tools-on-ac-unitWe place a special emphasis on regular air conditioning maintenance during the spring. There’s no better way to protect your investment in your HVAC equipment and ensure a long service life. Maintenance also helps keep your air conditioning system running at high efficiency and with reduced chances of breaking down suddenly during a hot day.

We’d like to explain in more detail exactly ­why maintenance is so essential. To do that, we’re going to list some of the ways that lack of maintenance creates trouble for an air conditioner. Explaining to people that “wear and tear” is bad news for an AC only tells part of the story. Actually showing people what this wear and tear is and what it does gets to the heart of the necessity of annual air conditioning system maintenance.

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Low Airflow: Why This Happens, What Can Be Done

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

fan-on-white-backgroundWhether you have your heating or air conditioning system running (at this time of the year, you never know which one you’ll need) a common trouble you may encounter is a drop in the airflow coming from the room vents. There are many different reasons for a decline in airflow, which is why we recommend you call on our professionals to take a look into the situation to discover what needs to be fixed—or replaced.

Below we’ll look at some of the causes of low airflow and how they can be remedied.

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Why It’s Important to Hire a Qualified Service Technician

Tuesday, August 30th, 2016

Homeowners are always looking for ways to lower their costs. Although it’s admirable to search for ways to save money and cut down on waste, taking this to extremes can lead to problems. For example, when it comes to HVAC services, people often ask these questions:

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Air Conditioning Problems from a Clogged Drain Line

Monday, September 7th, 2015

We can still expect a few more weeks of warm-to-hot weather in the Central Valley before the fall cooling starts. This means you must keep an eye on your air conditioning system to watch for any late-season repair issues. You shouldn’t shut off your AC for the season if it has a malfunction, since this can lead to larger problems with the system when the warm weather returns.

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Air Conditioning Question: What Does Refrigerant Do?

Monday, May 4th, 2015

Modern air conditioning systems are complicated machines that require a balance of components working in peak condition: the compressor, fans, coils, capacitors, motors, etc. All of these parts play vital roles in providing a home with cool temperatures. If one of the parts starts to fail, it can mean a drastic drop in efficiency and effectiveness.

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