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

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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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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Why is Your AC Icy?

Monday, July 13th, 2020

When the temperature turns up in Georgia, most of us want to keep things cool in our homes–downright chilly in some cases. With that said, you don’t want your air conditioner to get too cold. What we mean by that is that sometimes, your AC system might seem to get colder than your home and will ice over–and this isn’t a good thing.

All too often homeowners believe that scraping that ice off their system is the solution and then they can just continue on with running their AC. This couldn’t be further from the truth and here’s why.

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Why Only Professionals Should Be Allowed to Service Your AC

Monday, June 15th, 2020

When your air conditioner starts to stutter and struggle to do its job, it means you likely need an AC repair service. All too often though we have arrived at a home after someone has tried to resolve this issue using an amateur’s services or a DIY solution. We want to let you know that this route never pays off–you should always reach out to a professional HVAC contractor in Decatur.

If you have a question about why professional HVAC work is always worth it we are happy to answer your queries. You should know exactly why it is better to have a professional perform your system repairs.

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How Is My AC Supposed To Work?

Monday, June 1st, 2020
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Your air conditioner is an important part of your home. While it may not be something that provides you with a meal or offer you a cushioned place to read, it makes those activities a lot better simply by keeping you cool. Imagine how uncomfortable curling up with a book would be without a source of cool air!

Yes, your AC is important and it is also a complicated system. Most people think of the operation of their unit in terms of “if it works it works” and leave it at that. Now, we don’t want to get into too much detail but we do want to give you a quick overview of how your AC does what it does so you can have a better idea of what to look for when it isn’t operating quite right.

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5 Sounds That Indicate You Need AC Repairs

Monday, May 18th, 2020
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There are sounds that you enjoy hearing during the summer season: kids splashing in the pool, food cooking on the grill, the music of crickets, and the steady hum of your air conditioner.

Along with this, there are sounds you definitely don’t want to hear during the summer. For example, if you walk outside to do some gardening and notice that your air conditioner’s outdoor unit is emitting a particularly awful screeching noise, it is going to be an event that ruins your day for a couple of reasons: one, that noise is irksome and two, it means you need to schedule an AC repair in Buford before your system breaks down.

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