Spring is a good time to make an assessment of your older air conditioner and determine if it needs to be replaced. Years of service usually take their toll on older systems, and months of sitting unused during the winter mean that dust and other contaminants can build up as well. If your air conditioner is ready to be put out to pasture, now is the time to do so. Otherwise, you risk a final, fatal breakdown in the middle of summer just when you need the system the most, forcing you to scramble to get a replacement put into place. Replacing your system now gives you the luxury of time to plan and the flexibility to schedule the replacement when you want, instead of what necessity dictates. Finally, it allows you to enjoy the benefits of a new system immediately, help you save money and worry during the summer when you really need it.
Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category
Should Your Air Conditioner Be Replaced?
Monday, April 3rd, 2017Upgrade Your Air Conditioner for the Spring
Monday, March 6th, 2017
The weather’s taken a turn for the stormy of late here in Delaware: a potent reminder that spring is just around the corner. Now is the time to give your air conditioner a good look and determine whether you’d like to make an improvements or additions before the warm weather begins in earnest. In most cases, this should include a maintenance session from a qualified service technician, and perhaps a repair call if there’s a lingering problem that you need to address.
Get Your HVAC System Ready for a Home Sale
Monday, December 26th, 2016Home sales usually take place in the spring, and if you’re thinking about putting your home on the market, it’s usually best to do so in May or June. No one wants to come out to look at houses when the weather in Dover, DE is cold and drizzling, and the new life of spring makes the perfect atmosphere to show your home off to potential buyers.
5 Qualities of Top-Notch Emergency Repair Services
Monday, October 24th, 2016No one likes to consider an emergency call to treat a refrigerant leak, heating malfunction or similar problem. Bt such problems do arise and when they do, you can’t always afford to wait. A number of services in the Lewes, DE area offer emergency repair services, able to arrive 24/7 and correct any problem you may have. But how to you know you have the correct service? A quick rundown of qualities to look for can help:
How to Winterize Your Air Conditioner
Monday, October 10th, 2016Cool temperatures have arrived here in Seaford, DE. The fall colors are turning, the kids are back in school, and most folks in the area are cheering on the Eagles’ extraordinary early season success. By now, you’ve probably shut your air conditioner off for the season, and won’t use it again until next spring at the earliest. That means it’s a good time to properly winterize your system to help protect it from the cold weather. That will ensure that it will work as expected next spring without leaving any nasty surprises for you to discover. Here’s a few basic steps to follow in order to get your AC ready for the cold weather.
Look into a New Thermostat this Fall
Monday, October 3rd, 2016Fall is the right time to look into little improvements and upgrades for the heating and air conditioning system in your Dover, DE home. Among the easiest are thermostats, which can be quickly and easily replaced by a trained professionals. Thermostats can last for many years without problems, and yet despite that, most experts recommend replacing them very 10-15 years. It’s not because they wear out (although if you still use mercury-based thermostats, you should replace them immediately, since mercury is dangerous and can’t stay in your home). It’s because the advances in technology during that time is enough to justify a change all on its own.
Common Late Summer Issues with Your Air Conditioner
Monday, August 29th, 2016The summer season has kept our air conditioners busy here in Lewes, DE, and with several weeks left to go at least, we’re still a ways from being done. All that strain can often show itself in problems that tend to develop this time of year, not all of which may be readily apparent. The sooner you spot the signs of trouble, the faster you can contact a trained professional service to take care of the problem. August is a busy time for air conditioning repair, and some of the more common issues we encounter can include the following:
Is It Time for a New Air Conditioner?
Monday, August 22nd, 2016August here in Bridgeville, DE is the ideal time to give your air conditioner an honest assessment. If it’s getting older and evincing problems, several months or regular activity is going to highlight them in start relief. At the same time, fall is just around the corner, and if you decide you need to replace your older system with a new one, you’ll have all winter to find the system best suited to your home and scheduling a replacement session at leisure. You’re the only one who can decide if your air conditioner’s race is run, but we usually point to three specific criteria to help you make up your mind.
How to Keep Cool when Your Air Conditioner Breaks
Monday, August 1st, 2016We tend to think of air conditioners as a comfort, but when the temperatures rise during our Lewes, DE, summers, they’re far more than a luxury. High temperatures can create serious health problems, especially in homes with vulnerable family members such as the elderly. No one wants their air conditioner to suffer a sudden breakdown, and you can help minimize the risk by watching for signs of trouble (basically anything out of the ordinary such as strange noises or reduced performance), and by scheduling a maintenance session at least once a year (preferably before the summer cooling starts). Sometimes, things happen regardless of what we do however, and when they do, you need to know how to keep cool until help can arrive. Here’s a list of some important steps to take.
Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning
Monday, July 4th, 2016Summers in Lewes, DE are hot and humid, which makes an air conditioning system far more than a luxury. Most of us assume that means a centralized system, which are inexpensive to run and very efficient. But they’re not the only system out there, and depending on your circumstances, a different system nay be much more efficient. Take ductless air conditioning systems, for example. They use multiple small units instead of one big one, spaced throughout your home and each charged with cooling a single room or section. Smaller homes and homes without efficiency issues may do better with a centralized system, but even in those cases, the potential benefits are chard to deny.