Comfort Incorporated Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning Services’

Troubleshooting Tips for a Malfunctioning Cooling System

Monday, August 27th, 2018

ac tech fixing an air conditionerWe know it still seems a bit far off, but sure enough, temperatures are going to start cooling down. Before you know it, you’ll be relying less and less on your air conditioning in Bethany, OK, and you’ll be ready to turn on your heater for fall and winter. But, this means that if your air conditioner has struggled at all this past summer, now is the best time to manage any malfunctions you’ve run into.

But, what sort of trouble are you having with your cooling system? Maybe it’s blowing out air but that air doesn’t feel as cool as you think it should—this could mean you’re dealing with a refrigerant leak. Or perhaps the entire system is making loud and unfamiliar noises. There might be a loose part in it. Read on to discover a few of the reasons your air conditioner may malfunction, and our number one tip to manage them.

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Can Humidity Hurt Your Air Conditioner?

Monday, June 4th, 2018

hvac vent on wallLong story short? Yes.

Residents of Edmond are no strangers to the high humidity levels that come along with summer heat. And your air conditioner can deal with that humidity a bit, but it’s not designed to lower the humidity—only the temperatures. Furthermore, excess humidity can actually cause damage to your cooling system as it tried to deal with the humidity, and ultimately you’ll be left with a muggy and uncomfortable home.

The good news is that there is a very effective way to rid your home of this uncomfortable and damaging humidity, and prevent AC system problems—the installation of a whole-house dehumidifier.

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The Anatomy of an AC: Get to Know the Condenser Unit

Monday, September 11th, 2017

ac being repairedIf you’re like the average homeowner, you likely don’t give a whole lot of thought to the outside component of your air conditioning system. However, this outside unit—known as your condenser unit—plays an essential role in the cooling process. Without it, your air conditioner simply could not function. When something does go wrong, you can count on us for quality Nichols Hills, OK air conditioning services, but in the meantime we’d like to help you understand the function of the condenser unit.

While the inside unit of your cooling system absorbs heat from your home’s air, the condenser unit is in charge of releasing that heat to the air outside. Without this system, the warm air from your home would have nowhere to go. The unit works in combination with a variety of other components so that your air conditioner will function as it should, which we’ve covered below.

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Tips to Lower Your Utility Bills

Monday, July 10th, 2017

lower-utility-bills-tipsWhen summertime rolls around, it’s only natural that many of us look for ways to save money on our energy costs. In some cases, homeowners will sacrifice their own comfort by running their air conditioners as little as possible or by blasting it so that it’s freezing in the house and then turning it off—which you’ve likely noticed isn’t that effective, nor is it an efficient use of your air conditioner.

The good news is that you don’t have to sacrifice anything to lower your utility bills. By investing in Oklahoma City, OK air conditioning services such as preventive maintenance for your AC, and by following the recommendations below, you can still enjoy the cooling comfort of your air conditioner while lessening the cost of using it.

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Don’t Break the Bank with Your Cooling Costs

Monday, June 5th, 2017

bank-cooling-costsWith weather already heating up in our part of the country, it goes without saying that we’ll be relying on our air conditioners a good deal very soon, if you aren’t already using yours on a daily basis. With HVAC use accounting for about half of all energy costs, it’s no surprise that you want to find ways to stay comfortable without breaking the bank.

Your instinct may be to use your air conditioner as little as possible to save money, but this isn’t practical. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice comfort for cost, and vice-versa. We’ve offered some tips below that can help increase your cooling system’s efficiency, and in turn, lower your Edmond, OK monthly cooling bills.

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