How Long Can I Expect My AC to Last?

September 25th, 2023
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The quick and easy answer to the question “How long can I expect an AC to last?” is “Between 10 to 15 years.” However, that’s not the question in the title. The answer to “How long can I expect my AC to last?” is more complex, but we’re going to approach it in this post.

The short version of the answer we’re about to give is that your AC’s service life expectancy depends on several factors, such as how well it’s maintained and if it’s always received prompt AC repair in Conyers, GA when it needs it. If you want to get the longest effective lifespan from your air conditioning system, you’ll need to see that it gets the best treatment.

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The Ways That Ignoring AC Repairs Can Cost You!

September 11th, 2023
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It’s almost the end of summer and you soon won’t have to rely on your air conditioner as much. (Although the summer heat can linger well into October here in Georgia.) This doesn’t mean that you can go ahead and ignore signs you’ve got a faulty unit that needs AC repair in Conyers, GA. Quite the opposite. Neglecting air conditioning repair needs can cost you plenty, and we don’t just mean in terms of money.

Below we’ll look at the different ways that ignoring AC repairs can do damage to your pocket book, your family’s comfort, and even the environment.

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How You Benefit From Regular Duct Cleaning

August 28th, 2023
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You probably feel like you’ve always got a million things to take care of. Adding one more task into your personal in-box is not something you want to deal with. So when we recommend that you schedule routine duct cleaning in McDonough, GA for your home, you’ll feel tempted to push it off.

We’re not advising that you have duct cleaning done every year. This isn’t a burdensome commitment, and our team does all the hard work. You only have to contact us to arrange for us to come to your house for a few hours to do the job.

We understand that you’ll want to know the “why” of the job. Is it really beneficial to you and your household to have the ducts cleaned every three to five years? The answer is “yes,” and we’ll to explain why below.

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Can I Add a Central AC to My Home?

August 14th, 2023
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If you’ve had to rely on window air conditioners to cool your home, we’re bet you’re quite sick of them by now. Window ACs are adequate solutions for small studio apartments, but when it comes to cooling a house they won’t cut it. Not only do they lack the cooling power to do much, they block windows, make a lot of noise, and look unpleasant both inside and outside. 

But can you have a central AC in installation in Riverdale, GA? If you live in an older house that doesn’t have ductwork, you might think it’s impossible. It’s not! We’ll explain how we can help you ditch those old window air conditioners and enjoy genuine central cooling throughout the rooms.

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Why Your AC Is Running for So Long

July 17th, 2023
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When your air conditioning system won’t turn on, you know it needs help, probably from professionals who offer HVAC repair in Covington, GA like us. You may not have considered that the opposite problem can occur—an AC that won’t shut off or which runs in cycles much longer than 15 minutes—but it does happen. If it’s happening in your house right now, you’ll want to know what’s going on and to do about it.

An AC that’s running for much longer than it should is a problem all on its own, since it will waste energy and make your house too cold. What could cause this? We’ll look into the possibilities below.

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Can I Purchase a Used AC to Save Money? (No!)

July 3rd, 2023
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This is a question we sometimes hear from customers: “Is it possible to purchase used (previously owned) air conditioning equipment as a way to save money?”

We understand why people might think this is an option. After all, you can purchase many items used and get good use out of them, such as cars, exercise equipment, furniture—and homes, of course! Why wouldn’t this be possible with an air conditioning system?

But the straightforward answer to this question is No. No HVAC professional recommends it, and you’ll find it difficult to locate a unit to purchase. When an air conditioning system gets replaced, the old unit is sent for recycling. When you need a new HVAC installation in Conyers, GA, you need a new AC!

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Maintaining a Whole-House Dehumidifier: Tips for Optimal Performance and Service Life

June 19th, 2023
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We are big proponents of using whole-house dehumidifiers in Riverdale, GA and throughout South Metro Atlanta. Georgia experiences high humidity during much of the summer, and this humidity not only makes it much harder to stay cool, it can lead to damage to homes due to mold growth, the presence of bad odors, and even health issues because of black mold spores. Arranging with us to install a whole-house dehumidifier will make a huge difference in your house, and not just for comfort.

If you’ve already got a whole-house dehumidifier, you can’t expect it to just keep working year after year without problems, especially considering how much moisture it must remove from your indoor air. You need to take care of some regular maintenance steps and schedule professional maintenance as well. 

Here are our tips for getting a long life and best performance from your whole-house dehumidifier. 

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Why Won’t My Heat Pump Cool the House?

June 5th, 2023
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If you have a heat pump for your home’s year-round comfort, it’s now the season when you’ll switch it over to cooling mode. This is one of the best advantages to having a heat pump: with just a simple adjustment to the thermostat, the heat pump changes from sending warm air into your home and begins sending in cool air.

But what if you turn on your heat pump on the first hot day and discover that it’s either not cooling down the house enough or is still sending out heated air? You may need professional heat pump repair in Covington, GA to deal with the trouble. We’ll look at why you might be experiencing this problem.

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Choosing the Right Commercial AC Repair Service: What to Look for in a Reputable Technician

May 22nd, 2023
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If you own or operate a commercial business, you need to know that commercial HVAC requirements are much different from residential ones. This applies even to a smaller facility. Commercial systems must work longer, handle greater volumes of heating and cooling, and deal with a larger number of people. 

Because of this, your commercial AC system needs specially trained and equipped technicians to handle any repairs it might need over the summer. How can you find the right contractors and technicians for these jobs? 

We’d love to stop this blog post right here and say that you’ve already found the right team—us! Many people know us for our quality residential services, but we provide top-quality commercial HVAC services as well, from maintenance and installation to fast commercial AC repair in Mcdonough, GA and throughout South Metro Atlanta. But we’ll explain more what you want in a commercial AC repair technician and why we’ve got it.

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Ductless Mini Split: Small Name, Big Results

May 8th, 2023

If you’re not familiar with ductless mini split systems, now’s the time to read about the benefits of these “mini marvels.” Don’t be fooled by the fact that “mini” is in the name.

These “small” systems produce big results when it comes to heating and cooling your Riverdale, GA home.

A mini split is a type of heat pump that is also a ductless AC system. They’re ideal for new homes that lack ductwork or older homes where the ducts are problematic and outdated. There are so many benefits to mini split systems. Let’s go over those now so you’ll be an informed consumer when it’s time to make a decision.

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