American Comfort Heating and Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

What Are the Signs of an AC Refrigerant Leak?

Monday, August 5th, 2024
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One of the most common issues with central air conditioners and heat pumps is a refrigerant leak. Although these systems are designed to hold the full amount of refrigerant they should ever need across their 10-15-year lifespan, leaks can develop, leading to an insufficient amount of refrigerant for the AC to work properly.

Leaks can develop for a variety of reasons: an amateur or DIY installation job, faulty equipment, factory defects, wear and tear over time, and corrosion. Not only is breathing in refrigerant dangerous, but your AC system will never be able to cool down your home efficiently if it is leaking refrigerant. Let’s go over six signs that your AC has a refrigerant leak that will require air conditioning repair in Winder, GA.

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Does My AC Help With High Humidity?

Monday, June 24th, 2024
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When you’re in need of AC repair in Gainesville, GA, one of the first things you’ll notice is high humidity in your home. High humidity levels can be incredibly uncomfortable, leading to sticky, oppressive air, and can even cause damage to your home and health issues. 

Many people wonder if their air conditioner can help reduce this humidity. The good news is that air conditioners do play a significant role in reducing humidity levels. However, they are not the only solution. Let’s explore how air conditioners help with humidity and look at other effective methods for keeping your home’s humidity in check.

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Common AC Issues When You Turn It On in Spring

Monday, March 18th, 2024
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When you turn your air conditioner on for the first time after not using it for a while, there are some common issues you may experience from not using it for a few months. Of course, some DIY maintenance and scheduling a thorough tune-up from our team can help avoid these problems, but you may still experience some issues.

Let’s go over some common problems that you may run into so you’ll know if you need to call us for air conditioning repair in Winder, GA. 

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5 Signs You Need AC Repair Pronto

Monday, July 10th, 2023

We’re well into summer and by now, you should have a good idea of how your air conditioner is performing. How would you rate its ability to keep your home comfortable so far? Does it get an A+ or is it failing miserably?

When it comes to the head and humidity of a Georgia summer, your AC doesn’t get an A for effort. If you’re AC isn’t keeping your home cool and the humidity low, it’s time to call us for AC repair. Let’s go over 5 AC issues and what could be causing them.

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Uncommon AC Issues That Are Easy to Miss

Monday, June 12th, 2023

Most homeowners know the obvious signs that their AC is acting up. When it’s making loud, strange noises or isn’t blowing cold air, those are pretty noticeable things that something is amiss. When your AC isn’t working at all, you know to call us for air conditioning repair in Winder, GA promptly.

However, there are some AC issues that tend to be ignored. That’s because sometimes the homeowner might at first attribute the issue to something else unrelated to their air conditioner. Let’s go over some uncommon AC issues so you’ll be aware it might be an AC issue the next time you notice the symptoms.

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Is Your Air Conditioner Ready For the Cooling Season?

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

Spring has certainly sprung up on us suddenly here in Georgia. With the sunny days and warm temperatures we’ve been experiencing, you’ve likely switched from using your heater to using your air conditioner. By now, you probably have an idea of how it’s performing. Are you feeling confident about it or are you concerned you may need central air conditioning repair in Winder, GA?

We’re always here to help with a struggling AC. We’re also here to give you tips on how you can best prepare your air conditioner for the long cooling season ahead. Add these tips to your spring cleaning and home maintenance checklist. Doing so will help keep your air conditioner in tip-top shape. 

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Low Refrigerant? You Need Repairs

Monday, May 16th, 2022

If you have a leak in your car engine, you’ll want to have it addressed quickly. The same should apply to a leak in your air conditioner. But there is a chance that you may be surprised to find a leak in your air conditioner at all. What can be leaking from your system?

The biggest issue that a leak can indicate is a leak in your refrigerant line. This is more than an inconvenience, this is a big problem for your AC that will only get worse the longer it goes on.

Here is what you need to know about refrigerant leaks so you know when to schedule AC repair in Lawrenceville, GA.

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Why Get AC Maintenance Now

Monday, March 21st, 2022
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We are all about planning ahead. It helps to prevent a lot of trouble, whether that means planning ahead on car maintenance to prepare for a road trip or looking ahead on a schedule to plan work around several other tasks you have to take care of.

Getting things taken care of early is going to help you avoid stress and get the results you want more easily. Getting maintenance “ahead of time” is going to actually provide this result too.

If you aren’t sure about getting maintenance done this early in the year, we’d like to give you some reasons why it is actually a great idea. Read on to learn more and then reach out to book an appointment.

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New To AC Systems? 7 Ways to Tell Yours Is in Trouble

Monday, August 23rd, 2021
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You deserve to enjoy your new home. You worked hard to get it and you are looking forward to making the most of it, especially during the heatwave.
If you came from a place with a window AC or no AC unit at all, a central AC system can feel like an incredible luxury. It’s your first home with a legit central air conditioner!

But you can’t rely on a malfunctioning air conditioner. When you need your AC fixed, where do you start? You can start right here. We’ve created a brief beginner’s guide to help you determine if you have an AC in need of repairs.

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Is Your AC Getting Noisy? Here’s Why

Monday, July 26th, 2021

This time of the year is not when you want to discover that your air conditioner is in trouble. You want your system operating as optimally as possible. This is why, when your system starts to make concerning noises, we’d advise scheduling AC repair in Suwanee, GA.

The sooner you have a professional come by to examine your air conditioner and figure out why it is making the sounds it is making, the better it will be. Why? Because it gives them a chance to fix the core issue before it gets worse and destroys your ability to keep cool.

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