California Indoor Comfort Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

Here’s Why Your AC is Short Cycling

Monday, May 27th, 2019

When it comes to keeping your home cool, comfortable, and energy efficient, short cycling is perhaps your worst enemy. Not only will it dramatically increase wear and tear on the system, but you’ll also be left with a huge hole in your wallet as your energy bills start to increase.

Obviously, this is a problem that you’d want to address right away, as eventually, it could lead to a full system breakdown. Therefore, it is important to know why short-cycling happens and how to prevent it in the first place. Below, we have outlined some of the reasons why your air conditioning in Fresno, CA might short cycle so that you can avoid the issue altogether. Keep reading to find out more!

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It’s Not Too Early for an AC Tune-Up

Monday, February 4th, 2019

HVAC-technician-at-doorTemperatures here in Clovis have yet to climb beyond 70 degrees, so it’s understandable that summer may seem quite out of reach. However, simple summer pleasures like eating a popsicle, jumping in a pool, and sun-kissed skin are just around the corner! Therefore, it is important to start thinking about the months ahead.

The summer is much more enjoyable when we are granted some relief from the hot, California sun. So we rely on our air conditioners to keep our homes nice and cool, even when temperatures soar well into the 90s. To get the most out of your air conditioning system, it is necessary to schedule annual tune-ups, preferably before the cooling season begins. We know what you’re thinking, and no, it is not too early.

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Why Won’t My AC Even Start?

Monday, September 17th, 2018

ac-unitWhile this time of the year may not see the most intense temperatures of the cooling season, you still want to know that your AC is going to start right up reliably. There is plenty of hot weather to come, and our air conditioners are definitely not going to be sidelined in the immediate future. That is why an air conditioner that will not even start up is such a major concern. Does this always mean that you need professional AC repair in Clovis, CA?

No, it does not.

Now, let us clarify this just a bit. We’re not saying to attempt any AC repairs on your own. Any and all air conditioning repairs that you need need to be completed by professional technicians. What we are saying is that certain issues that could lead to an AC failing to start up may not require repairs, period. What types of problems may lead to this bigger issue? That’s what we’ll discuss further below!

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Don’t Ride Out the Season with a Compromised AC!

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

ac-outdoor-unitYou hear a weird sound.

Or you notice a higher utility bill.

Maybe your AC seems be running in shorter and shorter bursts.

Well, you think, at least it is pretty late in the season. It can wait until winter is over, I guess. 

You’ve chosen poorly, if that’s your line of thinking.

We may be looking at some cooler temperatures ahead. Your air conditioner may not be working quite as hard as it was when the heat of summer was at its most intense.

But we’ve still got a ways to go. If you’re serious about protecting your comfort and the condition of your AC, then sitting on repairs is definitely not the way to go.

Why not?

Don’t just take our word for it. Read on for some examples of how putting off your air conditioning repair in Madera, CA can come back to bite you. Then pick up the phone or follow this link to schedule your AC repairs with the professional technicians on our team.

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Don’t Ignore Weird AC Sounds

Monday, July 9th, 2018

woman-with-fanRoutine air conditioning maintenance is, without exception, your best chance for minimizing the need for AC repair in Madera, CA. That is why we offer homeowners throughout our service area an exceptional maintenance program. Even our top-notch maintenance is not enough to guarantee that your air conditioner will work 100% reliably at all times, unfortunately. In fact, nothing can do that.  You are going to need air conditioning repairs at some point. It’s just that simple. Don’t let this get you down.

Air conditioning repairs are inevitable but, in many cases, they need not be hugely detrimental. There are, in fact, a number of different warning signs that may alert you to potential problems with your air conditioning system. Strange sounds coming from your AC are among the most common. If and when your air conditioner starts to make such sounds, we implore you to schedule service with a member of our team immediately. The sooner that we diagnose and fix any issues, the better off your system is likely to be.

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Dirty AC Coils Are Big Trouble

Monday, June 11th, 2018

AC-unit-on-leavesThere are those parts of an air conditioning system that pretty much any homeowner will be able to point at and name. The thermostat, for instance, or the vent on the wall that cool air from the duct enters the room through. Fewer homeowners may be familiar with the term “air conditioner coils,” which is too bad. If you fail to act when your air conditioner’s coils get too dirty, it’s an oversight that can lead to some serious problems.

Today, we are going to fill you in on precisely why dirty air conditioning coils are such a big problem. Once you’ve reviewed this information, we’re certain that you’ll start to see the big picture. It may not happen immediately, but forcing an air conditioner to function with dirty coils can and will lead to the need for air conditioning repair in Fresno, CA eventually. When that happens, you’ll be on the hook for the bill, and you’ll be uncomfortable until the problem is resolved.

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What’s Up with These Hot Spots?

Monday, May 28th, 2018

When you come back home after a long day of work and a lengthy commute, the last thing that you want is to be greeted by an uncomfortable environment. That is why you have a whole-house air conditioning system in place, though. With it, you are able to protect yourself against the worst of the summer’s heat—or are you? When we talk about your comfort as pertains to the performance of your air conditioner, we are not talking about fractions. Your comfort should be complete!

This is just not the case if you are unable to cool your home not only effectively and efficiently, but also evenly throughout. It is amazing how many people are willing to accept “good enough” when it comes to their home comfort! The Fresno, CA air conditioning service professionals on our staff know that you deserve better. That is why we have put together a few examples of why your home may be cooling down unevenly.

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Are Your AC Capacitors Malfunctioning?

Monday, May 14th, 2018

technician-workingAt some point, you are going to need air conditioning repair in Reedley, CA. We kind of dove right into it there, but we don’t want to set up unrealistic expectations for your system. Your air conditioner is more complex than you may realize, and it has a lot of different components that you may not be familiar with. With the wear and tear that your system faces each season, it should come as no surprise that, even with routine maintenance, repairs are a matter of “when,” not “if”.

While some problems with your air conditioning system are pretty tough to spot, others have pretty obvious symptoms. The capacitors in your air conditioner may fail, and when they do, the warning signs are not that difficult to recognize. You may not understand immediately what the problem is, but you’ll notice that there is a problem. Here are a few red flags to be on the lookout for.

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AC Repairs: Fast Action Is Always Best

Monday, April 30th, 2018

hello-summerWe know, we know. Summer hasn’t even hit yet, we’re really still just coming out of the chillier time of the year, and you haven’t even really put much demand on the old AC yet. So why are we talking about repairing your air conditioning system already? Because, if you start to notice any signs of trouble, especially this early in the season, you have got a real issue on your hands. We know that everyone’s busy, but you should never put your air AC repairs in Madera, CA on the back burner.

Prompt, professional air conditioning repair is always going to be in the best interest of your air conditioner and your comfort. While not every problem that you may encounter with your air conditioning system is going to be a true emergency, the fact is that more serious problems likely are not that far off. This is especially true in a climate like ours, where your air conditioner is going to be doing a lot of heavy lifting throughout the long cooling season.

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How Airflow Resistance Affects Your AC

Monday, March 19th, 2018

man-with-air-filterWhen you need your air conditioner, you don’t really want to have to think about it. You want to adjust the temperature at your thermostat to your desired setting, and you want your air conditioner to achieve and maintain that temperature throughout your home for as long as you desire. Unfortunately, the fact is that you are still dealing with a mechanical system when it comes to your AC. That means that problems are going to arise from time to time.

While there is no way in which to completely eliminate the risk of the problems developing with your air conditioner, you don’t need to be actively increasing the likelihood of running into such problems, either.  That is actually precisely what you are doing, though, when you fail to change your air filter as needed. Failure to do so results in increased airflow resistance in your system, and over time that can lead to the need for air conditioning repair in Fresno, CA.

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