Professional Heating & Air Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

The Sounds and Smells of an AC Unit in Need of Repair

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

When your air conditioner is having a rough time, it needs repair promptly. This way, problems can be resolved before they get any bigger. And you don’t want bigger problems! That means more extensive, costlier repairs, not to mention paying for the extra electricity your air conditioner will use while it’s struggling to function despite the problems.

We often hear phrases like “keep an eye out” or “watch for these signs” when we’re told to be alert to possible problems. The trick is that your air conditioner will probably look exactly the same when it’s struggling, so watching or keeping an eye out won’t help. When your AC unit needs repair, you’re most likely to notice the problem with your ears or nose. Here are the sounds and smells of AC trouble.

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How Reducing Your Thermostat Temperature Can Result in Fewer AC Repairs

Monday, November 6th, 2023

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When it’s hot outside, it’s natural to want to crank the AC down low. You want your home to feel comfortable as quickly as possible. Many people think that turning the AC way down is the best way to achieve that.

However, not only is setting the AC too low not going to achieve that, but it’s also incredibly hard on your air conditioning system. Your AC isn’t designed to make your home feel like an ice box–it has its limitations. Let’s go over how important it is to resist the urge to set the thermostat in the 60s. By increasing the temperature, you’ll feel more comfortable and it’ll also keep you from needing AC repair.

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Uncommon AC Issues & What’s Causing Them

Monday, September 11th, 2023

You’re probably familiar with the signs of common problems with air conditioners. Perhaps you’ve even called us when your AC’s evaporator coils froze up or it was emitting lukewarm air. These are all situations when it’s obvious that it’s time to call us to diagnose and fix the issue. But there are uncommon AC issues that aren’t as well known and don’t occur as often.

Let’s go over some more unusual issues that you might come across someday as a homeowner in Hammond, LA. That way you won’t be left wondering whether you should call for AC repair or if it’s completely normal.

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Sounds You Don’t Want to Hear from Your AC

Monday, July 17th, 2023

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We’re in the thick of summer here in Louisiana and by now, you probably have a good idea of how it’s performing. Is it quietly humming along and doing its job of keeping your home and family in perfect comfort? Or is it being a noisy nuisance and your home comfort is suffering?

A struggling air conditioner will literally let you know when it’s suffering by making a variety of unusual noises. Let’s go over some of the sounds you don’t want to hear from your AC. That way, you’ll have an idea of what could be wrong and whether you need to call us for service.

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How AC Maintenance Reduces AC Repairs

Monday, May 8th, 2023

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It’s never a good feeling when you realize you need air conditioning repair in Mandeville. Although you know you can always count on us to fix your AC promptly and efficiently, you might be wondering how your AC broke down in the first place.

We like to inform our customers of all the ways they can avoid seeing us and that includes how to avoid AC repairs. The first thing we recommend is getting annual AC maintenance. In fact, 70% of the AC repairs we perform are on air conditioners that haven’t received this important service.

Let’s go over the things you can to do try and avoid AC repairs.

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Strange AC Noises and What They Mean

Monday, April 10th, 2023

Here in Louisiana, an air conditioner isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. During our hot, humid summers, you never want to find yourself without a functioning air conditioner. That’s why it’s essential to know the signs that your need AC repair in Mandeville LA.

Luckily, your AC will do just about everything it can to let you know it needs some help. These signs usually come in the form of unusual noises and sounds. Let’s go over some of these so you’ll know what they usually mean and that it’s time to schedule an appointment with our technicians.

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Why Go With a Professional?

Monday, September 26th, 2022

Our team might be called “Professional Heating & Air,” but it’s also clear that our staff is full of qualified professionals. Our name and staff share the same thing–we’re professionals that bring a new level of quality and comfort to homes in our area.

For many customers, they want to choose the cheapest HVAC service available. That might end up being a family friend, or a buddy who lives down the street. But we’d argue that unless they’re qualified, (and even if they are licensed) they might not be the right team for you. The help provided by AC repair in Covington, LA has come a long way in the past decade. Professionals offer more high-quality services for AC systems that are more complex and energy efficient than ever.

Going with a cheaper alternative than a team of expert professionals with a list of benefits might end up hurting your budget in the long run.

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How Much Should AC Repair Cost?

Monday, July 5th, 2021

This is a really good question and it’s going to depend on a variety of factors. For starters, the size and shape of your air conditioner will change how much repairs cost, since larger, more complex systems will require more extensive repairs when something goes wrong. Or, in the case of a refrigerant leak, the longer the repair need has been allowed to go on unaddressed, the more expensive it will likely be to fix.

Today, our main focus is going to be highlighting some of these factors and making sure that you have ample time to address them. We promise you that if you can pay attention to your air conditioner and call us for prompt air conditioning repair in Hammond, LA, the price will be substantially lower than it would be if you were to neglect your unit.

Let’s take a look at how expensive your AC repair should be.

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Short Cycling: What’s the Big Deal?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021

We hear this comment a lot in the HVAC industry. We tell homeowners about the terrible problem of short cycling and what it could mean for their air conditioner, but they respond with “it still works, doesn’t it? What’s the big deal?”

Well, not only will we tell you what the big deal is, but we’ll also talk about why this deal is so big. Short cycling can signify a number of different problems occurring in your air conditioner. Some of them can be fixed quickly, and others will, unfortunately, require the entire replacement of the system. Yep, it’s that bad.

If you’ve gotten here because you think your AC is short cycling, and you need air conditioning repair in Hammond, LA, then you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about everything there is to know about short cycling, and make sure you call us if you still need help.

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What’s That Smell Coming From Your AC?

Monday, March 29th, 2021

If you’re confused by that title, then two things could be happening. The first thing is that your air conditioner doesn’t smell like anything, in which you’re probably at a blog post that’s not going to be much help. Or perhaps you’re one of the many homeowners with a bad smell permeating through your house, who don’t realize that this smell is coming from your air conditioner.

Yes, air conditioners can produce a foul odor for some very specific reasons. Before you ignore what we’re going to say and get to work on your system trying to find where that smell is coming from, remember that you could cause serious damage or void your unit’s warranty if you’re not careful. Leave this kind of work to the experts when it comes to HVAC in Covington, LA. We can get to the bottom of why your air conditioner smells this way and provide clear solutions to the problem!

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