Understanding A Few Important Terms When Investigating AC Unit Size

21 March 2017
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If you have finally decided to bite the bullet and have a central air conditioning system installed in your home through a place like One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating, then you will need to make a few decisions when it comes to the AC unit. One of the most important is figuring out the best size of the air conditioner. Keep reading to learn about a few different terms that you may hear when choosing the AC unit and what the terms mean. Read More 

5 Tips For Preventing Ice Buildup On Your A/C System

9 January 2017
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A frozen-over A/C system can be of cold comfort on a hot day. Keeping your A/C system well maintained can help prevent this minor annoyance from becoming a major headache. Here are a few tips you can use to prevent ice buildup from getting in the way of your cooling comfort. Check Your A/C System's Refrigerant Levels The vast majority of freeze-ups experienced by residential air conditioning systems are usually caused by low refrigerant levels. Read More 

3 Central Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Tips

25 May 2016
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There are several central air conditioning problems that a homeowner can troubleshoot without calling a professional. Here are three troubleshooting tips that can help you keep your air conditioner running like new. Make Sure Your AC is Receiving Power If your air conditioner won't turn on, it doesn't necessarily mean that there is a problem with the unit itself. There are a few different places along your air conditioner's circuit where the current to your air conditioner could be interrupted and prevent it from running. Read More 

8 Tips For Getting Rid Of Musty Odors In Your A/C Unit

20 May 2016
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Musty odors are a common problem in many homes and in many cases, the blame lies with the A/C unit. Tasked with circulating cool air throughout your home, it can also inadvertently circulate musty odors originating from deep within the unit. The following offers some tips on how you can get to the bottom of these highly unpleasant odors. #1: Change Your Air Filter The simple act of changing your air filter can do wonders for eliminating musty odors, especially if it's been a while since you last had it changed. Read More 

Signs Of AC Compressor Motor Failure

12 May 2016
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Your central air conditioning system has a great deal of moving parts that need to work together to cool your home. One of the most important parts is the compressor motor, and some fairly in-depth repairs will need to be completed if the motor goes bad. You will need to speak with a heating and air conditioning professional about the repairs, but you will first need to understand some of the signs that the compressor motor is going bad. Read More