American Comfort Heating and Cooling Blog: Archive for May, 2021

Why An Icy AC is Bad News

Monday, May 17th, 2021
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When we think about ice in our homes it is usually something that creates relief during the summer. For example, adding ice to a big glass of water or iced tea to cool off. Or even grinding up ice to create homemade slushies and snowcones.

That said, ice isn’t a good thing when it shows up on your air conditioner. It’s heating up as we get closer to summer, so you know that the outdoor temperatures aren’t causing the AC to freeze. The question is, what is making your system so cold and why is this a bad thing?

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Get Your Refrigerant Leak Patched ASAP

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

When your air conditioning stops working, especially during a week with scorching weather, it is a serious problem. While all air conditioning issues need to be tackled immediately, refrigerant leaks can be especially problematic. Wondering why? This is because your refrigerant is what allows your system to create cold air.

Remember, if you delay getting a refrigerant leak fixed, there are greater chances of damaging your air conditioning system. However, the first thing to do is identify whether you have a refrigerant leak or not. The next step is to schedule repair services. If you are located in Duluth, GA we can help with all types of AC repairs.

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