4 Signs your Air Conditioner Needs to be Replaced
The summer temperatures and sunshine are no joke for your Colorado air conditioner. Your AC unit is forced to work harder to keep your home cool and consequently is the most frequent time of year when your system shows signs of aging. It is crucial you familiarize yourself with the top 4 signs your air conditioner needs replacement. The sooner you acknowledge these warning signs, the more time you have to budget and explore the best options for replacement. (more…)
Why is my AC Blowing Warm Air?
There’s nothing worse than trying to relax inside on a hot day and finding out that your air conditioning unit is blowing warm air. Between the sunny weather and Colorado consistently reaching high temperatures during the peak of summer, having your air conditioning unit working in tip-top condition is a necessity. (more…)
5 Ways to Prepare your Air Conditioner for Summer
As warm days become more regular throughout Colorado, it’s important you get your air conditioning system ready for the long stretches of heat. Every AC unit needs a little TLC to run as efficiently as possible. Here are 5 simple ways you can prepare your air conditioner for the summer heat. (more…)
Why is My AC Leaking Water? 3 Common Reasons Why.
Why is my air conditioner leaking water? Can I repair it myself?
When your air conditioner cools warm air, condensation builds on the evaporator coils and drips into a drip pan that leads to a condensate line. This line leads to the outside of your home so you should not have any water leaking inside.
As with any home appliance, sometimes something goes wrong and for air conditioners, it is not uncommon for a problem to inhibit that water from going inside. Below are 3 common culprits that cause your air conditioner to leak water inside the home and steps to resolve the problem. (more…)
When To Call for an Emergency AC Repair
It is fairly easy to figure out if your air conditioner needs a repair, but the line between a regular AC repair and an AC emergency is quite blurry. So, what is considered an AC emergency and when should you make the call? Here are five scenarios in which you should call for an emergency air conditioner repair. (more…)
What To Do (yourself!) if AC is Not Blowing Cold Air
If your air conditioner is running but not blowing cool air, there are a few things you can check before calling an HVAC technician. Check out our simple list below of things you can do to (possibly) fix it yourself!
Note: always call an HVAC pro if you are not sure what to do. A good tech will show you the problem and how to fix it yourself if it is a simple one. (more…)
4 Common AC Repair Scams
When you call an HVAC technician to repair your air conditioner or furnace, you trust that they will get the job done and bill you honestly. While this is true for many, not all HVAC companies operate ethically. It is important you know what scams to look out for so you can be sure your
Below we have listed 4 of the most common air conditioner repair scams. If you think you are getting scammed, always call one or more HVAC technicians for a second opinion! (more…)
3 Reasons Your AC is Freezing Up
What is an AC freeze-up and what is the cause? An AC unit has “frozen up” if the refrigerant lines are covered in a thin layer of ice. There are a variety of reasons why this may happen, and some causes you can fix yourself. Here are 3 common reasons why your air conditioner is freezing up and what you need to do next. (more…)
3 Simple Ways to Prepare Your AC for Summer
It is not abnormal to turn on your air conditioner for the first time in months and leave it at that for the rest of the year. Afterall, the unit is creating cold air and reaching your desired temperature.
Like most appliances, little to no maintenance will result in a unit that requires more repairs, consumes more power, and lives a much shorter life, all of which will come at a cost. Here are 3 simple things you can do yourself to prepare your air conditioner for summer, all of which will extend the life of the unit and save you money. (more…)
4 Common AC Problems and How to Avoid Them
It can be very frustrating when your house is hot and your air conditioner isn’t doing it’s one and only job. From an AC freeze-up to warm air blowing through your vents, there are a handful of common AC problems that you can avoid.
Here are 4 common reasons HVAC contractors get called for an air conditioner repair and how you can avoid them. (more…)