We’ve written before about a phenomenon called short-cycling that occurs in air conditioners: the AC becomes stuck in its start-up cycle and turns on and off rapidly over a short time. There are many potential causes for short-cycling, and all of them need to be addressed before the situation worsens and the AC runs up […]
22
May
How to Take It Easy on Your AC This Summer
We can expect another hot summer in Colorado, and that means air conditioning systems in homes will put in plenty of work. A central air conditioner is a wonderful appliance to have so you can make it through the summer’s hottest days—but you also want to ensure your AC continues to operate throughout the season […]
12
September
Why Is Water Leaking From My Air Conditioner?
If you listen to the sounds that an air conditioner makes as it runs, you’ll notice the occasional sound of the drip of water. This isn’t a malfunction but part of how the AC works. And if you can hear water inside your air conditioner, that must mean the water gets sent somewhere, because you […]
15
August
Do I Need to Get a New AC When the Compressor Fails?
The compressor is the heart of an air conditioning system. It’s the component that puts refrigerant under pressure so it will circulate and carry out the process of heat exchange that cools down a home. Without a working compressor, a central air conditioner is nothing more than a large central fan. The compressor is also […]
01
August
Why Your AC Isn’t Effectively Cooling the 2nd Floor
There may be issues with your air conditioning system that are limiting it.
18
July
Does My AC Need Occasional Refills of Refrigerant?
This is a question homeowner’s often ask about their air conditioning systems. The simple answer is no. As we’ll explain, refrigerant in an AC should not require refills under normal conditions. In fact, adding refrigerant to an air conditioner can do catastrophic damage to it. However, there are repair situations where an AC will need […]
04
July
AC Short-Cycling: What It Is, Why You Want It Repaired
Short-cycling is when an AC or heat pump becomes trapped in an abbreviated start-up cycle.
20
June
Understanding the Limits of Your AC
Below we’ll look into how much cooling you can expect from your AC and how to make sure you don’t place extra strain on it.