Wall Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

“Help! My Cooling System Won’t Cool”

Monday, June 4th, 2018

family sitting in front of fans cooling offWhen it comes to figuring out exactly what is wrong with a malfunctioning air conditioner, you need the assistance of a trained professional. And in our neck of the woods, we understand how essential it is that a broken down air conditioner be fixed ASAP. Ideally, you’ve already had maintenance done, and you won’t need to deal with this problem at all this summer.

However, chances are if you are reading this blog post, you’re likely already in need of air conditioning repair in Snellville, GA. So, although you’ve probably guess correctly that what we’re going to say next is, “give our technicians a call and we’ll be over right away,” we can give you an idea of what to expect in the meantime, as far as what might be wrong with your cooling system.

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AC Care: Time for a Tune-Up!

Monday, April 23rd, 2018

An air conditioner unit outside a brick home in a residential neighborhood. The air conditioner is in a back yard in the hot summer season. Service industry, working class.It doesn’t take a weather forecaster to tell you that Georgia experiences pretty hot and unbearable summers—just ask anyone who has lived here for even a year. At the height of summer, you’re going to want a great air conditioning system for much more than a luxury—it will be a necessity. This is why you should schedule Lawrenceville, GA air conditioning maintenance if you haven’t done so already.

Without regular AC system tune-ups, there is no way that you can rely on your home cooling system functioning at peak performance levels. This is a mechanical system after all, and running it as much as we do for as long as you’ll need it means it will accumulate some serious wear and tear over the years. Let us tune-up your air conditioner so you’ll be able to enjoy the level of performance and quality you deserve.

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AC Installation: Bigger Is Not Always Better!

Monday, April 9th, 2018

ac system sitting on top of moneyHave you discovered that your AC is suffering, or ill-prepared to handle another long and hot summer? If it’s aged to the point that it no longer can work effectively and efficiently, even with a maintenance session, then you may be ready for a replacement. And with temperatures warming up already, the time is now to have a new air conditioner installed.

But we discourage you from just rushing out and buying the first Lawrenceville, GA air conditioning system you find, especially if your goal is to get the biggest one that matches your budget. There’s a pretty common misconception that “bigger means better,” and unfortunately this is just not the case. In order to work as effectively and efficiently as it’s meant to, your air conditioner must be properly sized for your specific home and needs.

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FAQ: Can a Clogged Air Filter Hurt Your Cooling System?

Monday, March 26th, 2018

air filter being changed in hvac systemA clogged air filter certainly isn’t going to help your cooling system. And this is a question we get pretty often—since many people assume that the only purpose of an air filter is to improve your indoor air quality, they wonder if a clogged air filter really does have an impact on the performance of their cooling system.

The air filter of your Lawrenceville, GA air conditioning system is actually there to protect the inside components of that system, by blocking particles from damaging these components by pummeling them or jamming the fan. But when your air filter is too dirty, it can create problems.

So first, we want to recommend that you change your air filter every 1-3 months, according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. Secondly, we want to share some tidbits below to help you understand the effect a dirty air filter has on your air conditioner.

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What You Need to Know about R22 Refrigerant

Monday, March 12th, 2018

top view of an air conditioning unitOne of the most common misconceptions homeowners have about air conditioning maintenance is that refilling refrigerant is a normal part of this service. On the contrary, if your system is losing refrigerant, it’s indicative that you need air conditioning repair. Please don’t ever let an amateur HVAC technician tell you that refilling—or, recharging rather—is a normal part of Lawrenceville, GA air conditioning care. The source of the leak must be found, and repaired. Then the refrigerant can be recharged.

But we’re not done there. There’s been a development in the last few years that is important for all homeowners to be aware of. And that’s if you are using an older AC system with R-22 refrigerant in it, it’s about to be fully phased out. This is because of the harmful impact it has on the environment. The good news is, if it’s time for you to replace your air conditioner anyway, you don’t need to look any further than our team for professional installation, and you don’t need to worry about the new system having this outdated fluid in it.

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AC Care: Should You Be Concerned about “Dirty Sock Syndrome?”

Monday, February 26th, 2018

Girl pinching her nose against a white backgroundTemperatures are still cool enough that you likely haven’t turned on your air conditioner quite yet. But as we’re all very well aware, when spring and summer hit, they hit hard—bringing with them soaring temps and high humidity. As a result, you want a fully effective and efficient whole-home Lawrenceville, GA air conditioning system to keep your household comfortable and healthy.

If you haven’t scheduled air conditioning maintenance yet, that’s okay! Right now is actually the perfect time to do so, before you need to use your cooling system on a daily basis. There’s one issue in particular that we check for during your tune-up and that you should be aware of too, before starting up your AC for the first time. This is water line backups, which can result in mold development and foul smells from your system’s supply vent. This is known as dirty sock syndrome.

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Why is my thermostat blank?

Friday, January 6th, 2017

Another Friday! Another Frequently Asked Questions Answered Friday! Today’s question is “Why is my thermostat blank?”

Your thermostat could be blank for a couple of reasons.  The easiest would be that the batteries need to be replaced.  And, yes, even if your thermostat is wired into the unit, it still has batteries.  We did a blog with pictures for general battery replacement a few weeks ago.

Otherwise, check your breakers.  One of them might have tripped.

If these don’t bring it back on, then you could have a bad thermostat or the wiring might have issues. If you’ve just read through this blog or tried this and become overwhelmed with the attempt to do this, let us help!

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How To Change Batteries in Thermostat

Friday, December 23rd, 2016

Another Friday! Another frequently asked questions answered Friday!
Today, David has pictures of how to change the batteries in your thermostat. This is a general thermostat but gives you the basic ideas on doing it!  Remember, the batteries are a backup power source for your thermostat and even though your thermostat is wired in, it needs the batteries.  If the batteries are bad and your thermostat is blank, your unit won’t work…

If you’ve just read through this blog or tried this and become overwhelmed with the attempt to do this, let us help!

 

David has how to change your batteries in your thermostat.

David has how to change your batteries in your thermostat. Thank you, David!

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Does Burning Candles Affect My HVAC System?

Friday, December 16th, 2016
Here's what a major candle burning house filter can look like!

Here’s what a major candle burning house filter can look like!

Another Friday! Another Frequently Asked Questions Answered Friday! We’re asked about how burning candles can affect your HVAC system. David has a picture of the filter from an HVAC unit where a lot of candles are burned.

Kris says that if you burn candles, change your filter at least every 2 months.  If you burn a lot of candles, change it monthly.  Also, this pertains to fires in the fireplace!  If you have an open face fire or ventless fireplace, the creosote from burning gets through your filter and can clog up your coil, hurting your system.

 

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Is Filter Air Flow Important?

Friday, December 9th, 2016
Air flow importance!

Air flow importance!

img_8076Another Friday!  Another frequently asked question answered!  Is it important to put the filter in correctly?  YES!  The air flow arrow should point toward your furnace/air handler.  If your filter is put in wrong, it can get sucked into the system and cause other issues!

 

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