American Comfort Heating and Cooling Blog: Archive for March, 2023

Why a Refrigerant Leak From a Heat Pump Is Bad

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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There are some types of leaks that are easy to detect. When your car’s tire is leaking air, a sensor will alert you that the tire pressure is low. If you have a leaky faucet, you’ll see it and hear it as it makes a recognizable  “drip drip drip” noise. 

Some homeowners think that their heat pump losing refrigerant is a normal occurrence and might put off calling for service. In fact, the moment you suspect a refrigerant leak is the moment you should call us. You wouldn’t put off fixing a leaky tire on your car or leaks in your pipes, would you?

Unfortunately, detecting a refrigerant leak in your heat pump isn’t as easy to detect as a tire going flat. That’s why you need to know the signs and symptoms that your heat pump is leaking refrigerant. 

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End Of Heating Season Furnace Checklist

Monday, March 6th, 2023
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Although we don’t use our furnaces nearly as much as other parts of the US, it’s just as important to go through an end of heating season checklist before you make the switch to using your AC. Before you close the door on winter and throw open the windows to let in spring, here’s a handy checklist of things you should do to make sure your furnace will be ready when you need it next. Staying on top of furnace maintenance is the absolute best way to avoid furnace repair in Winder, GA. Not to mention extending the lifespan of your system!

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