Most people in Louisiana are still assessing the damage caused by the unprecedented weather we’ve experienced in recent weeks. That comes on top of the arrival of autumn, which usually signals a time to get your air conditioner serviced. Proper servicing is all the more important this year: it keeps your air conditioner functioning, which is vital to maintaining your home’s comfort level and the health of your family members. The sooner you can schedule timely air conditioning service, the better off your home will be.
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Timely Air Conditioning Service Can Make a Big Difference
Monday, September 18th, 2017Have You Scheduled Air Conditioning Maintenance Yet?
Monday, May 15th, 2017
Spring is here and summer will be on its way before too much longer. If you’re not using your air conditioner every day by now, you soon will be. Now is the time to schedule a maintenance session for your system, especially if it’s been 12 months or more since the last one. Doing so can pay dividends not only for the summer to come, but for a number of summers in the future.
Why Is There Frost on My AC Coils?
Monday, April 3rd, 2017
Summer comes earlier and earlier every year, and that means your air conditioner is likely going to be put to the test every day. When trouble arises, you need to be ready for it, and one common sign of trouble is frost or ice forming on the air conditioner’s coils. At first glance, it may not seem like much. After all, aren’t air conditioners supposed to be cold? But in point of fact, frost on the coils represents a significant problem and needs to be addressed by a professional before your air conditioner runs for too much longer.
Common Water Damage in Air Conditioners
Monday, October 17th, 2016Water damage has become a pertinent topic of conversation in the Covington, LA area in recent months, with our summer flooding and the news we’ve all seen of Hurricane Matthew in coming months. Our air conditioners are durable and long lasting around here, but water damage is a threat, especially in the face of flooding or even just leaks in the roof. But water damage to air conditioners can come from more than just flooding. Water in the wrong place can short out electrical components, increase friction in moving parts and increase corrosion throughout the system. Here’s a quick breakdown of the ways water can make life tough for your A/C.
How to Prevent Breakdowns from an Older Air Conditioner
Monday, October 3rd, 2016Late summer is the period when older air conditioners tend to struggle more than they should, and here in Madisonville, LA, “late summer” translates into “any date before Thanksgiving” most years. The weather may be cooling, but that doesn’t mean you’re done with your air conditioner, and with months of daily use already under its belt (to say nothing of the devastating flooding our area suffer through earlier in the year), the chances of a breakdown climb much higher during this part of the year.
3 Ways to Cut Your Air Conditioning Costs
Monday, August 24th, 2015August is here and with it comes the highest cooling bills of the year. Hammond, LA is rife with humidity on top of the high temperatures, and while a reliable air conditioner will see you through it, you’re likely going to have to pay for the privilege. Just make sure you aren’t paying more than you should. You can take a few simple steps to cut down on your bill: steps you’re already likely familiar with such as wearing lightweight clothes in the house and setting your thermostat a few degrees higher than you might otherwise. But with a little help from a trained technician, you can do even more. Here are 3 ways to cut your air conditioning costs.
Do You Need an Air Conditioning Maintenance Visit?
Monday, April 20th, 2015If you plan to run your air conditioning system this season (and let’s face it; it is very difficult to get by without it) air conditioning maintenance is a must. Many homeowners decide not to schedule maintenance every year, and still others are not even aware of this vital service. But without it, your air conditioner may run into trouble at some point in the season, and you may notice that your energy bills get worse and worse.
When Is the Right Time for Air Conditioning Maintenance?
Wednesday, July 16th, 2014Air conditioning maintenance is key for keeping your system running efficiently. Typically, the best times of year to schedule maintenance is during the spring and fall. But this doesn’t mean you can only schedule maintenance during these times; the fact is, if you haven’t done maintenance for a long period of time, it is better to schedule maintenance sooner rather than later.
What Are the Benefits of Maintenance?
Routine maintenance has several important benefits for your air conditioning system:
- Extends the life of your system – maintenance helps all the parts and components of your air conditioner run optimally. When your system is strained or running inefficiently, this can contribute to premature aging and early wear-and-tear.
- Helps lower repair costs – the thorough inspection your system gets during a maintenance appointment means small and developing problems are caught and repaired before they can blossom into big ones that can be costly.
- Helps lower energy bills – when your AC operates at its best, it also operates efficiently. An efficient system uses less energy, which, in turn, can lower your energy bills.
- Better indoor air quality – a cleaner air conditioner delivers cleaner air throughout your home.
What Happens During a Maintenance Appointment?
A-Professional offers annual and bi-annual maintenance plans. During every appointment, the following occurs:
- Monitor refrigerant pressure
- Test starter capabilities
- Test safety controls
- Clean or replace standard air filters
- Measure for correct air flow
- Tighten electrical connections
- Measure volts & amps
- Inspect all duct work
- Lubricate all moving parts
- Adjust thermostat calibration
- Clean evaporator coil if accessible
- Flush drain lines
- Measure temperature difference
- Clean outside unit
Is It Time for a Maintenance Appointment?
We may be past spring, but that doesn’t mean you can’t schedule maintenance for your air conditioning system in Hammond, LA. In fact, if you’ve been seeing signs of inefficiency, or suspect you may have a developing issue with your AC, there’s no better time than the present to call us. Call A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning today!
What Does a Technician Do During an Air Conditioning Maintenance Call?
Monday, June 23rd, 2014Regular maintenance for your air conditioning system should be scheduled once per year. The best time to have the work done is during the spring before the summer heat and work crunch arrives—but it’s never too late to get started, and during the early summer is still a find time to have a skilled technician come to your home and inspect your AC, clean it, and provide the necessary adjustments and tune-ups that will make sure it works at top level for another year.
If you aren’t enrolled in a program for air conditioning maintenance in Hammond, LA yet, call up A–Professional Heating and Air Conditioning today. Our maintenance program will handle all your AC’s needs (and your heater’s as well for the winter) and provide other excellent benefits.
What You Can Expect During Air Conditioning Maintenance
A maintenance session for an air conditioner consists of a checklist of inspections and adjustments that cover all aspects of a cooling system. If the technician finds a specific issue that need works, he or she will either take care of it or arrange a repair session if it is too large to handle during maintenance.
Here are some of the basic steps that occur on each visit:
- Check refrigerant level and pressure: The technician will see that your AC has sufficient refrigerant and that it is at the correct pressure so it will not damage the other components.
- Electrical tests: To ensure that the system is not in danger of electrical malfunctions (the most common cause of AC repairs), the technician will check the volts and amps. This part of maintenance will also involve tightening electrical connections if necessary.
- Clean the indoor and outdoor coils: To see that the air conditioner can properly absorb and release heat, the technician will clean any dirt, dust, and grime from the two coils.
- Lubricate motors and other moving parts: This step is necessary to reduce the level of stress in the motors and other components that can lead to inefficient AC performance and eventual repair needs. The technician will pay specific attention to the compressor motor and moving parts, which are essential for cooling performance and which are expensive to replace should they fail.
- Clear condensate lines: The condensate pans move the excess moisture from condensation, and the technicians will see that these lines are clear and no blockage is occurring.
- Thermostat calibration: The thermostat must read the temperatures correctly in order to run the AC effectively. The technician will handle any recalibration needed in the unit.
There are more steps than this, but these are the major checks and adjustments that a professional will take care of to see that you have an AC working in its best shape.
A–Professional Heating and Air Conditioning offers air conditioning maintenance in Hammond, LA that comes with a 10% discount on parts and labor, 24-hour emergency service, priority customer scheduling, and $30 off service call charges. Make us your choice for AC service this summer and every summer after.
Tips for Efficient Air Conditioning
Thursday, October 3rd, 2013Keeping your home cool throughout the hottest time of the year is a goal that you share with most homeowners. As anyone that has run their air conditioner throughout the long summer season can tell you, though, energy costs can really start to add up sometimes. At A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning, we believe that no one should have to suffer through an uncomfortable cooling season due to high energy costs. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy more efficient air conditioning in your home. By taking these simple steps you can keep your home cool and comfortable without suffering sticker shock when the bills come rolling in.
First of all, it may seem obvious but is important to remember that the more your run your air conditioner, the more you are going to wind up paying in energy costs. Keep in mind the fact that temperatures tend to drop overnight. Before you go to bed, open up your windows and give your air conditioning system a rest. When you wake up, before the sun and heat can really warm up your home again, close your windows and blinds. This will allow you to trap cool air in your home, as well as helping keep the air therein fresh.
You should also supplement your air conditioning system with fans as much as possible. While fans do not cool the air the way that your air conditioner does, they do help to circulate cool air throughout your home, allowing for increased comfort and more even cooling. This can allow you to increase the temperature at the thermostat a little bit, reducing your reliance on your AC without also driving up energy costs.
By far the best way for you to increase the energy efficiency with which your air conditioner operates is to schedule routine air conditioning maintenance in Hammond, LA. This gives a professional Hammond air conditioning technician the opportunity to thoroughly inspect and tune up your entire air conditioning system, addressing any wear and tear before it can do serious damage to your system. Do not take any chances with the condition of your air conditioner or the efficiency with which it operates. Call A-Professional today for more great energy saving tips.