Air Conditioning Inspections

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Your air conditioning system is not just there to keep running and cooling the air all the time. There should be a time when you will need to service your system and have some one or two things replaced. This is certainly due to the fact that, as the system does its job, it will be subject to the problems which get into any system.

There will be parts which will wear out and hence they will require replacement and there will be others which will require you to clean them. In all these maintenance work, there will be the need to carry out the inspection of the system so as to establish what sort of activity should be carried out to which part. So you should be knowing about how to inspect your system so that you can be able to establish the best thing to be done to the system.

One of the routine inspections which should be carried out on an air conditioner is the checking of the air ducts. This will of course happen to those systems which require the duct system for the transportation of air. These air ducts will need to be inspected every now and then as they could be the difference between a well working system and one which is not working. This is simply because, if the air ducts gets any form of leakage, then your system will not be able to perform all the duties which it is supposed to do. This is because the cool air which should be taken to the different rooms will get lost somewhere on the way and so the target of cooling that room will never be achieved. So you should make sure that the air ducts are well sealed and working well.

You should also ensure that you have inspected the air filters which are in the main component. This because these filters will be playing a great role in the ensuring that the system is able to clean the air from any form of bacteria’s. So as you think of inspecting, you should not forget the filters which in most time will require to be cleaned and after some time of service be replaced with new ones. You should also ensure that you are inspecting on whether the refrigerant level is up to the required level. Again this will so much influence on how your house will be cooled.

Choosing the Best Air Conditioning Solutions

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Air conditioners are one of the most important domestic and commercial appliances required for maintaining thermal comfort and since these lead to a huge investment, it is important to choose the right air conditioning system for your home or office. Selecting an AC unit depends on several factors such as number of doors and windows present in the room, insulation, and shade area for the outer AC unit and many more. Before planning to buy an AC system, be clear about design and type of the air conditioner you opt for and check if it satisfies your needs and requirements.

The various types include central air conditioners, split systems, wall mounted or window types and portable air conditioners. It is always important to consider several factors in order to find the best air conditioning solutions.
Here are some of the important tips to choose the best air conditioning systems:

Research: Make a thorough research on the various types and designs of air conditioning units offered by different companies before making a choice. You can also go online and check various companies’ websites to compare the products. You may also go through various magazines or contact the AC technicians for a better choice.

Size: Make sure to choose the right size of the AC unit depending on the size of your room. Measure the room’s size before purchasing the unit so that you can make a perfect choice.

Energy Efficient: When you choose an air conditioning system, look for the energy efficiency ratings so that the unit consumes less energy. Now-a-days, there are plenty of AC units available with latest technologies and trends which save huge amount of money on your utility bills.

Cooling Capacity: Usually, the cooling capacity of an AC machine is measured in BTU (British Thermal Units). Check if the system offers highest count of BTU and if it guarantees good cooling capacity.

Budget: After you have chosen the size of the system, compare the prices of various machines and choose the one that best suits your budget. Never assume that only costly units are always better; there are machines at cheap rates that offer good service.

Choosing the right company: It is important to choose the right company just like it is important to choose the right air conditioning system. Check for the installation charges because there are few companies that also offer installation free of charge.

A Checklist For the AC Service Person

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When you have a central air conditioner in the home, as many people do, you certainly want it to operate with a very high level of efficiency. That is the key to the safety and comfort of you and your family, as well as keeping those utility bills under control.

If you have had a talk with any HVAC professional, they would have told you that one of the aspects that makes this happen is to maintain the system correctly. As a result, you will have maintenance scheduled.

It could be that you need a repair, but that it is something that can be taken care of with some simple maintenance tasks. Whatever it is, it won’t hurt you to know what the service person generally goes through when he visits your home.

These are things that are critical to conducting proper maintenance of your system:

  • The electric connections must be tightened and the motors must be checked. When these things are not operating properly, your system is not going to operate the right way and you are going to burn it out.
  • Lubrication is important. All the moving parts of the system have to be lubricated. If they’re not, your system is going to have to work harder. When there is more effort going into running your system that is going to take more energy and translate to higher utility bills. Sure maybe this is something you could do yourself, but it is better left to an AC professional.
  • Make sure the condensate drain isn’t plugged. If it is, you are going to have problems. You’ll wind up with massive water backup and the humidity level, which is something your air conditioner is supposed to control, will get, in effect, out of control.
  • How about the controls on your system? They have to be working properly. Does you system turn on and shut off the right way? This sounds simple, but it has an impact on the safe operation of any AC.
  • The thermostat must be set the right way. A lot of people don’t know how to use the thermostat, and this can especially be the case when it comes to one that is programmable. Let the AC professional show you how to manage that part of your system, because when you can actually set the controls of your temperature according tot he time of day, you could be in for a lower energy bill.

How Affordable are Air Conditioner Repairs

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Nobody can survive without air conditioning these days. We become sweaty, kids develop rash problems and everybody faces an acute drop in productivity and energy levels. Thus, its not much of a surprise to see most of us stumped when our air conditioner runs to a grinding halt in the middle of a busy, swelteringly hot, sunny day.

To most of us, this would mean a nightmare of waiting for hours before an on-call serviceman shows up, and then probably waiting for days before your air conditioner is fully repaired and back on your wall. But almost all of us overlook this question of just how affordable these air conditioner repairs are. There are two kinds of air conditioner owners. Those that get maintenance done regularly, even more than regularly, just so as to prevent problems, and then we have those who continue to use their air conditioner even when a problem appears, without bothering to have it repaired till the air conditioner breathes its last.

Waiting till the last minute and postponing your air conditioner repair even after a problem appears is probably the last thing anybody should do. When the air conditioner does eventually stop working, it will cost you a lot more to get it repaired than usual. There are a number of ways to avoid this unnecessary expense. The obvious would be to get the problem rectified as and when it appears. Another option, while it requires more work and punctuality, has more lasting benefits. This option, usually overlooked, is called maintenance. Have your air conditioner serviced by a professional at-least once every six months.

A professional can check the direction of air flow, inspect the coils and assess its efficiency. When done on a regular basis, this greatly improves the performance of your air conditioner, and improves the efficiency by almost 1.5 times. Next comes proper and frequent up-gradation. The speed at which technology’s moving currently, any appliance we purchase today becomes outdated in a few years, and sometimes maybe even just a year. Thus, it is very important for you to have your equipment up to date, and in sync with the current technology. Not only does this give you the latest possible comforts, it is very easy to find spare parts in the case of failure of some of the components in your air conditioning unit.

Replacing An Old Air Conditioner

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Air conditioners play an important role in our lives. It is very important to keep our air conditioning systems maintained and in proper working order. But sometimes, the repairs are just too great and a replacement is needed.

Understanding your system is very important. When parts of an air conditioner break down, it may be one or several parts that are broken. It is best to replace the entire system since each part works together harmoniously and changing out just one part may not solve the problem.

1. The Two main parts of an Air Conditioner: The Evaporator and The Condenser

Air conditioners have two main parts: the Evaporator and the Condenser. The evaporator is located inside the ductwork and it works absorbing heat from inside the air towards the refrigerant.

The condenser is located outside of the home or business and it works to squeeze heat out of the refrigerant and pushes it outside.

2. Replacing only one of the two may not solve the problem

Most times, when repairs are needed, it is the condenser. One may think that replacing the condenser will fix the problem but that is not the case. The two main parts work together and replacing one part can make the two have trouble working together.

The two must adjust to how each one work’s and replacing one may still see problems with your air conditioner.

3. Replacing the entire system is always the best solution.

The evaporator can start to make problems because it can absorb too much heat and then the condenser will overheat. If the evaporator does not get the right amount of heat it will freeze. The only way to make sure the two are going to work together is to replace both main components.

It is usually very easy to match both parts when a new air conditioner is installed. However it can be hard to match components when a system is older. So it is best in this instance to replace the entire system.

The decision is yours. If your air conditioner is causing problems, have it inspected. If only one part is damaged, you can choose to just replace that part. Just be aware that you may encounter problems with your system in the coming months.

Also be aware that if you have an older system, it may be difficult to find replacement parts so an entirely new system may be needed. Be sure to contact a top rated HVAC contractor to diagnosis your system so you will know exactly what is wrong with your system.