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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Common Ductless AC Problems
Ductless air conditioners can have different problems than those of regular ductwork air conditioners, different signs and different fixes. Here are 3 of the more common problems and signs for ductless mini-split air conditioners:
• Not enough cooling - Possibly the most common issue. The most likely culprits are a clogged air filter, low refrigerant, a broken compressor, or a bad fan motor.
• Unusual noises - If your system starts to make new noises you should call in the pros asap. If it's gurgling, screeching, squealing, hissing or otherwise it's probably only going to get worse the longer you wait. You may have a refrigerant leak or a bad motor somewhere.
• System won't turn on - This can be caused by a broken thermostat which controls when the system is supposed to turn on. It could also be caused by faulty motors for the fan or compressor, or maybe even a bad capacitor which provides a surge of power for the system to turn on.
Ductless or otherwise, if your air conditioner is having issues, give us a call today and get everything running as it should be!
• Not enough cooling - Possibly the most common issue. The most likely culprits are a clogged air filter, low refrigerant, a broken compressor, or a bad fan motor.
• Unusual noises - If your system starts to make new noises you should call in the pros asap. If it's gurgling, screeching, squealing, hissing or otherwise it's probably only going to get worse the longer you wait. You may have a refrigerant leak or a bad motor somewhere.
• System won't turn on - This can be caused by a broken thermostat which controls when the system is supposed to turn on. It could also be caused by faulty motors for the fan or compressor, or maybe even a bad capacitor which provides a surge of power for the system to turn on.
Ductless or otherwise, if your air conditioner is having issues, give us a call today and get everything running as it should be!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Freon is going the way of the dinosaurs, are you prepared?
The U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) along with the environmental agencies from many other nations around the globe have joined forces to phase out Freon. Scientific evidence has shown that Freon, otherwise known in the HVAC industry as 'R-22', damages the ozone layer that shields the earth from harmful ultraviolet sun rays. However, many consumers who still own older air conditioners and heat pumps that use Freon coolant are left wondering if their system can be recharged still.
The phase out is taking place over the course of approximately 20 years, and an existing system that uses Freon can be recharged until January 1st, 2020. However, due to a decrease in supply as a result of the phase out, the cost has significantly increased as of late. Homeowners who need to recharge their system due to a Freon leak or otherwise may find that they will have to spend several hundred dollars to do so.
In January 2010, air conditioning manufacturers stopped making equipment that uses Freon. When a Freon coolant system breaks down or starts leaking the homeowner must decide between repair and replacement, and it's only going to get more and more expensive as Freon becomes more difficult to obtain. For many homeowners a system upgrade is the better choice, economically in the long run, and environmentally. Newer systems use R-410A coolant, otherwise known as Puron, which is just as efficient as Freon without the negative environmental side-effects.
It's true that you can still buy Freon, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't start planning ahead toward your next air conditioner. An upgrade could net you lower energy bills and lower environmental impact today, so give us a call!
The phase out is taking place over the course of approximately 20 years, and an existing system that uses Freon can be recharged until January 1st, 2020. However, due to a decrease in supply as a result of the phase out, the cost has significantly increased as of late. Homeowners who need to recharge their system due to a Freon leak or otherwise may find that they will have to spend several hundred dollars to do so.
In January 2010, air conditioning manufacturers stopped making equipment that uses Freon. When a Freon coolant system breaks down or starts leaking the homeowner must decide between repair and replacement, and it's only going to get more and more expensive as Freon becomes more difficult to obtain. For many homeowners a system upgrade is the better choice, economically in the long run, and environmentally. Newer systems use R-410A coolant, otherwise known as Puron, which is just as efficient as Freon without the negative environmental side-effects.
It's true that you can still buy Freon, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't start planning ahead toward your next air conditioner. An upgrade could net you lower energy bills and lower environmental impact today, so give us a call!
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