American Comfort Heating and Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Winder’

Drawbacks of Portable Air Quality Devices

Monday, September 2nd, 2024
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Portable air quality devices have become popular among homeowners who want to improve their indoor air quality (IAQ). These cheap and compact units promise to reduce allergens, pollutants, humidity, and odors, making the air in your home cleaner and healthier. 

However, portable air quality devices have many drawbacks that can limit their effectiveness and value. Let’s go over the shortcomings of portable air filters and air purifiers and why you’re better off with a whole house solution. We provide indoor air quality services in Winder, GA that truly solve the issue of poor IAQ.

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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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Is Air Duct Cleaning a Scam?

Monday, June 10th, 2024
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Many homeowners want to know if air duct cleaning is really something that they need. Well, we’d say look at it this way: what would happen if you never cleaned your home? Imagine the layers of dust and dirt that would quickly develop!

Although your home’s air ducts are tucked behind walls or in basements, they’re also a delivery system for the conditioned air that your HVAC system generates. As such, the same dust, dirt, and dander that would accumulate throughout your home can also be found in your air ducts. 

Just as your home would accumulate grime, mold, dust, and dander if you never cleaned, your air ducts accumulate the same things. That’s why air duct cleaning in Winder, GA is a recommended service that should be performed every 3-5 years. Let’s go over the many benefits of this necessary service.

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Get Ahead of Georgia’s Allergy Season

Monday, April 15th, 2024
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Georgia is home to many types of trees, plants, and vegetation that contribute to our beautiful and iconic scenery. In fact, Georgia has 66% forest coverage and is ranked 7th on the list of states with the most forest. Ask any Georgia resident and they’ll agree that Georgia is one of the most beautiful states in the country. 

But unfortunately, all those trees come at a price. Many people suffer from allergy symptoms due to the abundance of tree pollen. With the arrival of spring, you and your family members may be suffering from allergy symptoms. 

Although there’s not much you can do to avoid sneezing and water eyes when you go outside, there are steps you can take in your home to combat their effects. Keep reading to discover how our air purifier services in Winder, GA can help you combat allergies not just in spring, but all year long.

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Is Inverter AC Worth It In Georgia?

Monday, April 1st, 2024
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Many homeowners who live in challenging climates like ours here in Winder, GA want to know if upgrading to a more advanced AC system is worth it. One of these types of advanced systems is an inverter air conditioning system. We can say without a doubt that for combatting humidity and high temperatures, you can’t go wrong with inverter technology.

So what makes inverter ACs so special? We’re glad you asked! AC systems with inverter technology provide many benefits compared to standard, traditional AC systems. Let’s go over 5 benefits of these systems and how they’re the best bet for achieving unparalleled levels of performance and home comfort.

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7 Signs Your Commercial Heating System Needs Help

Monday, March 4th, 2024
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Commercial heating systems are tasked with the enormous responsibility of keeping tenants, customers, and employees safe, warm, and comfortable. If you’re a commercial property owner, it’s important to be aware of the signs that your commercial heating system is plagued by issues leading to sub-par performance. 

As a business owner, you have a legal responsibility to your tenants and employees to promptly fix any issues with a commercial heating system. Count on us to prioritize a struggling commercial HVAC system that isn’t performing at optimum efficiency. Luckily, commercial HVAC systems are similar to residential heating systems in that the signs they give off when they’re struggling with performance are similar. Let’s go over 7 of these signs.   

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Yes, Tankless Water Heaters Need Maintenance Too

Monday, February 19th, 2024
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Homeowners who have made the switch to a tankless water heater from a traditional tank water heater are undoubtedly happy with its performance. Also called “on-demand” water heaters, their benefits include an unlimited supply of hot water and lower utility bills.

However, there’s still one thing that tankless water heaters require, same as tank water heaters. And that one thing is maintenance. Don’t be fooled into thinking your new tankless system is so easy and “low maintenance” that it doesn’t need tune-ups. It does. Here’s why maintenance is just as important for tankless water heaters as it is for tank water heaters.

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What’s the Difference Between Ducted & Ductless Heat Pumps?

Monday, February 5th, 2024
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As more and more homeowners are making the switch to heat pumps, there are still people who aren’t aware of their benefits. Perhaps you’ve tried researching them and your initial results have left you with more questions than answers.

We understand that heat pump pumps can be a bit confusing. That’s why we’re going to go over the differences in this blog. Keep reading to learn more. And feel free to call us with any questions about heat pumps or the heat pump service we provide. We’re happy to explain the differences and recommend a system based on your needs.

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3 Signs You Need Water Heater Repair

Monday, January 22nd, 2024
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When your home’s water heater is working as it should, you might not appreciate the fact that it provides you with hot water 24/7.

But at the first signs of problems, you’ll find yourself missing how well it performed. The signs that something is amiss can be subtle or they can be obvious. Keep reading to know when it’s time to call us for prompt water heater repair.

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Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Switching Modes Anymore

Monday, January 8th, 2024
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If you own a heat pump in Winder, GA, you undoubtedly appreciate its versatility when it comes to our unpredictable weather. You may find that you’re switching from heating to cooling mode and vice versa from one day to the next with our extreme temperature fluctuations.

So it can be incredibly frustrating when your heat pump won’t switch modes anymore. Although there’s one thing you can try that might solve this issue, it’s usually a problem that’s big enough to warrant heat pump repair. Here’s what could be going wrong.

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