There is a whole myriad of issues that can affect air conditioners, covering a wide range of severity. Some of these problems can be easily repaired, without worrying about them progressing any further. Some can be repaired in time to save the system from further damage, if caught early enough. Then there are some which, if your air conditioner contracts them, more or less make it necessary to replace the entire system. Let’s take a look at one of the worst problems that your air conditioner can face: a broken compressor.
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If Your Air Conditioner Develops This Problem, You Might as Well Replace It
Monday, July 20th, 20155 Signs Your AC Needs Professional Attention
Monday, July 6th, 2015Ensuring that your air conditioner is in great working order is critically important. You need to keep an eye on any changes in the operation of your cooling system so that you can avoid major HVAC issues before they fully dig in. You can rely on our expert team to resolve any issue, whether you wind up requiring a relatively minor check-up, AC repair, or full system replacement.
Why You Should Consider Installing Ductless AC This Summer
Monday, June 22nd, 2015The hot days of summer are here, and that means it is time to evaluate the state of your air conditioner. For most of us, our air conditioners will need nothing more than some preventive maintenance to get in shape for the summer. For others, though, now is the time to replace our old air conditioning systems with new ones.
Why You Should Consider Installing a Heat Pump This Summer
Monday, June 15th, 2015Summer is upon us, and air conditioners across the country are starting to see daily use. Some homeowners, however, find themselves in the position of having to find a replacement for their air conditioners. Maybe their systems are just old and broken down. Maybe they just want a more effective cooling solution. No matter what the reason, though, the important thing is to realize that there are more options available than the traditional centralized air conditioner. One of these options is the heat pump. Let’s take a closer look at the heat pump, and the advantages of installing one.
How Zone Control Can Improve Your Air Conditioner Efficiency
Monday, May 25th, 2015Central air conditioning has a lot to recommend it. It’s relatively cheap, easy to use, and can cover quite a lot of ground with a moderately sized system. For all its advantages, though, central air conditioning does have a couple of drawbacks. For one thing, it often relies on a single thermostat to control it. This limits its accuracy to the readings to a single area of the house, which means that other areas might get too much or too little cooling. Second, it can only cool all of the house—or none of it. There is no way for the system to modulate its output to only serve different parts of the house. Fortunately, there’s a solution to both of these problems in the form of zone control. Read on to find out more about zone control, and how it can improve your air conditioner efficiency.
How Duct Sealing Can Make Your Air Conditioner More Efficient
Monday, May 11th, 2015When was the last time you thought about your ducts? Probably not for quite a while. That’s not really your fault. They’re designed to be as out of the way as possible, after all. However, that doesn’t mean that they don’t need professional services from time to time. Ducts are actually very vulnerable to problems if left alone for long enough, especially leaks.
How Does an Air Conditioner Actually Work?
Monday, May 4th, 2015It’s safe to say that you’re going to be using your air conditioner a lot in the next few months, as the heat of summer descends on Texas. Despite the frequency with which people use their air conditioners throughout the year, very few of them know how an air conditioner actually works.
When Is It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioning System?
Monday, April 20th, 2015In an ideal world, an air conditioner would last forever and you’d never have to worry about it after installation. Unfortunately, that’s not the world we live in. Timely repairs and regular maintenance can extend the life of an air conditioner, but sooner or later it will fail permanently. You probably don’t want to wait until that happens, which means you need to keep an eye out for the signs that your air conditioner is dying. Read on for an explanation of some of the more obvious signs that it’s time to replace your air conditioning system.
3 Air Conditioning Problems That Require Emergency Repair
Monday, April 13th, 2015It’s never a good idea just to ignore a problem that occurs in your air conditioning system. Quick response to problems is ideal for limiting the damage they can cause and preserving the health of your air conditioner. There are some problems, however, that really can’t wait for you to find a convenient time to have them addressed. If you notice any of these 3 problems with your air conditioner, turn it off immediately and call a professional as soon as possible. Otherwise, you may find yourself replacing the whole system.
How to Avoid the Need for AC Repair
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015Our days are warming up, and many of you may have already turned on your air conditioning systems to help stave off the early spring heat. We use our air conditioners for a lot of the year, so taking some steps that can help you avoid the need for A/C repair in Austin is always a good thing for our local homeowners.
We’ll outline more of these steps below, but if you are experiencing any issues with your air conditioning, call the people you can count on: Roznovak.
Step 1: Don’t Ignore Strange Sounds
Let’s be honest: no homeowner looks forward to air conditioning repair. But ignoring strange sounds or poor performance doesn’t make the problems go away, and will most likely make the problems worse. And just because your system is still operational doesn’t mean that there isn’t a problem; it just means the problem hasn’t become serious enough yet to result in breakdown. So what kinds of noises are we talking about? Buzzing, banging, popping, really anything that sounds of the ordinary. When you hear anything strange, call for help.
Step 2: Change the Air Filter
As far as individual components go, your AC’s air filter is probably one of the least complicated ones in the entire system – but that doesn’t mean it can’t cause problems. A clogged air filter can seriously restrict the air flow in your entire system, causing any number of systemic problems to develop. But there’s an easy solution to this: change the air filter every 3 months. Replacing your air filter every quarter helps keep your AC healthy and eliminates the problems that can develop from a clogged air filter.
Step 3: Schedule Annual Maintenance
Maintenance is a full tune-up for your air conditioner, and spring is the perfect time to schedule it. Why schedule maintenance? During a maintenance appointment, your system is thoroughly inspected, components are cleaned and adjusted, and all moving parts are lubricated. The technician will also test for performance, and if any existing or developing problems are found, you’ll be alerted. Maintenance helps keep your system in good working order for the whole cooling season.
Have further A/C repair questions about your Austin air conditioning system? Call us today!
