Autumn is the perfect time to reflect on how the summer went. Is there anything you want to do differently next year? Perhaps you need to rethink your approach to your flower gardening. Maybe you regret not spending more time in the pool, or you kept putting off that camping trip and ended up not going at all. But what if the thing you need to change has to do with your air conditioner?
Was your air conditioner giving you trouble? Did it make weird noises, drive up your electric bill outrageously, or fail to keep you cool when you needed it most? If it’s time to replace your air conditioner, you might be wondering: should I have a new AC installed in the fall, or should I wait until spring?
It’s best to avoid major problems with your air conditioner by scheduling regular maintenance. That way, minor issues can be cleared up before they cause your AC unit to stop working. 
Although the vast majority of American households have air conditioning, not everyone is confident in or knowledgeable about basic maintenance. If you’re not sure what to do to keep your air conditioner running at its best, that’s okay! You’re in good company. Many people could use a little help to get started. 
Ice in your freezer is usually a good sign, especially if you’ve got an ice maker or a few sets of ice cube trays. They’re perfect for those summer drinks that keep you cool and comfortable. However, ice in other areas of your home is usually a bad sign, particularly when it comes to your air conditioner. Your AC isn’t a freezer, and it’s not supposed to cool things down to 32°F or below. If it does, then you’ll start to notice some pretty severe problems that we’ll get to down below.
Air conditioning problems can take many forms and make many different noises, which is why it’s important to get the right information from certified experts. Don’t just assume you’ve got a refrigerant leak or some kind of compressor failure if you’re not actually sure that’s your problem. The first thing you can always do in this situation is to call us for more information. Not only can we give you a better picture as to what’s going wrong with your system, but we can send a technician over to get a closer look so you know you’re in good hands.
There is perhaps no problem more disconcerting than an air conditioner that’s showing ice on the coils. Most homeowners know at this point that our air conditioner does not cool your home by using ice, so this is very clearly a problem. The problem is that homeowners don’t know enough about the intricacies of these systems to tell what exactly is happening.
Consider efficiency as an umbrella term that many factors fit under. Efficiently running air conditioners are the product of correct installation, fast repairs, and routine improvements over the course of the system’s life that allow it to operate smoothly. That’s why it’s so vital that you stay in contact with your local HVAC professionals. Their knowledge and expertise can be a direct help when your AC starts consuming too much energy for comfort.
An air conditioner relies on refrigerant to produce a cooling effect throughout your home. Without a refrigerant line full of refrigerant, this job gets harder and almost impossible to the point of a system breakdown. Many homeowners in our area turn on their air conditioners that have refrigerant leaks, oblivious to the fact that their system is one season away from breaking down or skyrocketing energy bills because of this.
As long as your air conditioner is up and running, you may think that everything is hunky dory. Hey, as long as it’s pumping out that sweet, sweet cool air, right. What? That sound? No, it hasn’t always been doing that, but I’m not too worried. After all, it’s still up and running. So no big deal, right?
