American Comfort Heating and Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Maintenance’

Benefits of End-of-Season AC Maintenance

Monday, September 4th, 2023

As summer winds down to a close and fall beckons with cooler temperatures and shorter days, you may be thinking that you’ll soon be able to forget about your air conditioner. However, an unexpected bout of scorching weather after Labor Day is something we’re certainly used to here in Georgia.

If you didn’t schedule air conditioning maintenance this year, you may be surprised to hear us tell you that now is a great time to do so. Sure, before you start using your AC in the spring is the absolute ideal time, but fall is a good time to get it done. Here are some benefits of end-of-season AC maintenance.

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8 Eco-Friendly AC Tips for Earth Day

Monday, April 17th, 2023
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Earth Day is here and it’s the ideal time to reflect on how eco-friendly you are and to assess areas for improvement. Being eco-conscious is not only good for the planet, but it’s also good for your wallet. Why is that? Because as a homeowner, the decisions you make regarding your home’s systems that require energy to run can either cost a lot or save you money.

Did you know that your home’s HVAC systems account for 46% of your home’s energy use? That’s almost half! That’s why it really pays to examine on this Earth Day just how much you use your AC and to think of ways you can help your air conditioner work as efficiently as possible. Let’s look at eight small ways you can increase your AC’s efficiency to produce big results. 

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Why Get AC Maintenance Now

Monday, March 21st, 2022
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We are all about planning ahead. It helps to prevent a lot of trouble, whether that means planning ahead on car maintenance to prepare for a road trip or looking ahead on a schedule to plan work around several other tasks you have to take care of.

Getting things taken care of early is going to help you avoid stress and get the results you want more easily. Getting maintenance “ahead of time” is going to actually provide this result too.

If you aren’t sure about getting maintenance done this early in the year, we’d like to give you some reasons why it is actually a great idea. Read on to learn more and then reach out to book an appointment.

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3 Perks of Early AC Maintenance

Monday, April 19th, 2021

Do you think it is too early to get your AC scheduled for maintenance? You couldn’t be more wrong! Temperatures and humidity can worsen conditions and make the heat unbearable for days and sometimes even weeks. Hence, ensuring that your AC does its job effectively and efficiently is in your best interest. Now is the time to be thinking of AC maintenance, right before the peak hot season hits, so that your machine runs smoothly all summer long.

Other than improving your home’s cooling system’s functionality, routine AC maintenance has several additional benefits. This blog will look at 3 perks of regular AC maintenance that every homeowner should know.

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Don’t Ignore These “Harmless” AC Issues

Monday, May 20th, 2019
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Surely, you’ve heard of the “domino effect.” The internet is full of videos where one domino starts a chain-reaction, knocking down hundreds of thousands of dominos to form intricate patterns or pictures.

There’s a “domino effect” in your air conditioner, too, but it’s not nearly as cool or pretty. Unfortunately, we are talking about what happens when one component of your AC malfunctions. More often than not, that malfunction causes more damage or, in the best-case scenario, lowers efficiency.

In this post, we’ll talk about two “harmless” problems that can cause serious a serious domino effect on the rest of your AC.

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Don’t Make These Costly Air Conditioning Mistakes

Monday, April 22nd, 2019

Running an air conditioner couldn’t be easier than setting it and forgetting it, right?

Actually, that is true for the most part. If you set your thermostat to a good program, you won’t have to do much to keep monthly expenses low.

But sometimes, homeowners become misinformed and make some mistakes when running their air conditioners. These mistakes can be costly, and they might even lead to the need for AC repair in Winder, GA. Here are just a few of that you should avoid:

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