California Indoor Comfort Inc Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

What Are SEER2 Ratings for Air Conditioners?

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

When you’re shopping around for a new air conditioner, you may read about SEER2 ratings. This is a standard way to measure HVAC efficiency. It’s an elevated grading system that takes more factors into consideration compared to the former SEER rating system.

Getting a central AC installation in Fresno is a big task. You want to make sure that you choose the right system for your home and family. Selecting an air conditioner with a higher SEER2 rating means that you’ll get better energy efficiency over the life of the system. You can keep reading to learn more about the minimum SEER2 ratings for our area and why you want to select a unit with a stronger rating.

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Don’t Neglect these Late Season AC Repairs

Monday, September 25th, 2023

If your air conditioner is having problems right now late in the season, it could be very tempting to just turn the unit off and deal with it next year in spring. After all, that gives you a good 5-6 months to schedule the appointment. It is so easy to put off air conditioning maintenance, and also so easy to forget about it.

By scheduling AC repair in Fresno right now, you can check one thing off of your list and rest easy knowing that it’s taken care of. Putting it off until spring could mean that you forget about your AC problems only to set your thermostat to cool and find out your air conditioner stopped working completely. Keep reading to learn more about late season AC repairs that we see and why you need to address them now.

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Should I Get a Central AC Or Heat Pump?

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Deciding between a central air conditioner and a heat pump can be difficult. Both systems offer their own unique pros and cons. But one does stand apart with some additional benefits but the other system does not offer.

When you’re ready to schedule heat pump service in Fresno, give our team a call. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn about central air conditioners, heat pumps, and the differences between the two.

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What Are My Options for New AC Installation?

Monday, July 17th, 2023

If you’re shopping around for a new air conditioner, you may want to know what all of your options are. After all, a new air conditioner is an expensive investment and one that you will have to live with for 10-15 years. You want to make the best decision for your home and family.

Our team is here to help you with air conditioner installation, no matter what type of unit you choose. Below, we’re highlighting your options along with some pros and cons of each one. You can keep reading to learn more about your air conditioner options, and then give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment.

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It’s Never Too Late for an AC Tune-UP

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

If you haven’t scheduled your AC maintenance appointment yet this year, you may be feeling regretful. Is it too late to schedule your appointment now? The good news is, it’s never too late for an AC tune-up. As the saying goes, better late than never. Even though it is already summer, our team can still stop by your home to assess your air conditioner and tweak it for the coming months. 

After all, the hottest days of summer are still ahead of us, and you don’t want to face an unexpected AC breakdown. Keep reading to learn more about why AC maintenance is crucial for your air conditioner, even if you schedule the appointment a little later in the year than usual.

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5 Advantages of Central AC Installation

Monday, June 19th, 2023

When you’re shopping around for a new air conditioner, you may feel overwhelmed by all the different options. How do you know which one is right for your home and family? A lot of AC options get more attention because they are newer, but a central AC is a tried and true solution for whole-home cooling.

If you’re interested in central air installation for your home, give our team of experts a call. You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of a central air conditioner so that you can make the best choice. Keep in mind that our team can help you even if you choose a completely different type of air conditioner. We’re experts at all things air conditioning and can answer your questions about the differences between various cooling solutions.

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Does Your AC Need To Be Cleaned?

Monday, June 5th, 2023

Over the life of your air conditioner, you can face a variety of problems. Some AC problems are really complicated and others are simple. For example, sometimes your AC is just flat-out dirty and needs to be cleaned out.

When you need an AC service in Clovis, CA, you want to call our expert technicians. We see a variety of AC problems, day in and day out, and we can help with all of your problems, big and small. If you’re wondering whether your AC problems could be caused by dust and grime that has been collected inside, keep reading and learn about the signs that your air conditioner is dirty.

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What a Frozen Evaporator Coil Means

Monday, May 22nd, 2023
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Sometimes you have AC problems and don’t have a clue what is wrong. Other time, AC problems are very obvious. An example of this is a frozen evaporator coil. If you ever see ice on the evaporator coil in your AC unit, that’s a big red flag that something is wrong.

It’s time to schedule an air conditioning repair in Fresno, and fast! Keep reading to learn more about what causes a frozen evaporator coil and why it’s bad news for your air conditioner. Then, give our team a call for a repair appointment to get your AC working like new again.

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Should You Replace Your AC?

Monday, April 10th, 2023
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You can expect your air conditioner to last between 10-15 years before it needs to be replaced. If you invest in annual maintenance and change your air filter on time each month, you may be able to get a few more years past 15. However, there comes a time that every AC unit needs to be replaced with a newer version.

Eventually, AC repairs in Clovis won’t cut it anymore and you’ll have to make the investment in a new air conditioner. The question is, when? The good news is, there will be some indications that it’s time to replace your AC before it breaks down completely. If you pay attention to these signs, you can stay ahead of a complete breakdown. 

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What a Hissing Noise Means For Your AC

Monday, March 27th, 2023

Your home’s air conditioner was designed to be mostly silent. Other than the sound of it turning on and off and the sound of air flowing from the vents, hearing any unusual sounds from your air conditioner is cause for concern.

When you hear loud and obnoxious sounds such as banging, clanging, booming, or grinding, it’s pretty obvious that something is wrong and you’re likely going to see its performance suffer in some way which will prompt you to call for repairs.

However, hissing can be very quiet and intermittent, so it can be easy to miss or even ignore. But hissing can actually be a major problem for your air conditioner. If you hear hissing noises coming from your AC, it may be time for AC repair in Fresno. Keep reading to learn more about the source of your AC’s hissing noises and why they’re potentially dangerous.

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