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Pre-Season AC Maintenance: Why a Professional Inspection Matters
Pre-Season AC Maintenance has many benefits for homeowners – increased efficiency, enhanced reliability and improved indoor air quality.
How HVAC Efficiency Has Improved Over the Last 10 Years
HVAC technology has made significant strides in the past decade. In this article, we’ll highlight five significant advancements that the HVAC industry has made, and explain why they benefit homeowners.
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5 Most Common HVAC Service Calls
Service calls are a large part of an HVAC contractor's business, and many have dedicated service departments that work 24 hours a day, seven days a week. What keeps them so busy? We will show you by exploring the five most common reasons customers call for a repair of their heating or air conditioning system.
- No cooling: A typical call HVAC contractors receive is this: "My air conditioner isn't cooling my home." This type of complaint can mean many things, from broken parts to low refrigerant or even electrical problems. In such a situation, a specialist will need to come to your home, diagnose the problem, and get you back up and running.
- Not enough cooling: "My air conditioning system won't reach the temperature I set on my thermostat" is a complaint contractors receive during the summer months. When this happens, a contractor can usually narrow the problem to clogged filters or condenser coil, low refrigerant level, or a defective part.
- No heating: "My heating system isn't working" is another common complaint requiring a service call from a trained technician. Problems can range from fuel supply issues and dirty filters to a cracked heat exchanger. Most importantly, shut off your system and call your contractor immediately if you see smoke or smell gas.
- Blank thermostat: Contractors receive many calls with complaints of a blank thermostat. When you see a blank screen, sometimes it is due to something as simple as dead batteries. Other causes may require a service call, including a tripped water detection switch, no line voltage power to the air handling unit, or a defective low-voltage transformer.
- Air conditioner leaking water: "There's a puddle around my air conditioner" is a call most contractors receive with regular frequency. Many times, it's simply a clogged condensate drain or dirty air filters, but other problems may require an expert's touch, such as a loss of refrigerant or a poorly mounted/out-of-level unit.
How to Avoid the Most Common HVAC Service Calls
It’s important to note that regular maintenance from a well-respected HVAC company is the key to avoiding most of the issues listed in this article. Furthermore, having a maintenance contract can help you make necessary repairs and maintenance visits more affordable.