24Hr Home Comfort Services Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Sounds & Smells? Your Air Conditioner Needs Repair

Monday, July 1st, 2024
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When something goes wrong with your AC system, getting the necessary repairs done promptly makes a huge difference. It can keep that specific repair minimal, rather than allowing time for a problem to worsen and cause more damage that is more time-consuming and costly to fix. It will also help avoid increasing electric bills as the struggling unit keeps working harder and harder.

The key here is to realize right away that something is wrong. Only then can you get repairs promptly enough. How can you tell that your air conditioner needs repair? Some of the clearest signs are sounds and smells. Use your ears and nose! Here’s what to be aware of.

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High-Efficiency AC: How It Works

Monday, June 17th, 2024
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Whether your air conditioner is no longer functional, would require a costly repair to be functional again, or is simply getting older and making you wonder how many summers it has left, you might be thinking about new air conditioners. We’ve got great news for you. The models available today are extremely impressive.

This isn’t just a matter of how well they work. It’s also about how much less energy they use. While your older unit has been decreasing in efficiency, HVAC manufacturers have been coming up with ways to make new air conditioners much more efficient than your old unit ever was. What technology makes these new high-efficiency air conditioners possible? How do they work? We’ll tell you all about it. 

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Get Ready for Your AC Installation

Monday, June 3rd, 2024
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Air conditioning installation is pretty straightforward. At least, we think so… but we do it every day! If you’ve got an appointment to have a new AC system installed, it might not seem quite as straightforward to you. You might not have had this done in more than a decade, if ever! So it’s understandable if you’ve got some questions.

Will modifications need to be made to your home to allow for this installation? What will the process be like? How long will it take to get your old air conditioner out and your new one up and running? What can you do to make things go as smoothly as possible, so your AC installation is quick and simple? We’ve got answers for you.

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Should You Repair or Replace Your Old AC?

Monday, May 20th, 2024
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Happy springtime! Are you enjoying the beautiful weather? Getting out there and gardening, grilling, or going for a hike? Don’t forget, though, that you want to be prepared for summer before the heat really hits. How’s your air conditioner doing? Getting old? Needing repair? Or could it possibly be time to stop repairing your old AC and replace it instead?

There is no one simple answer to the question of when to stop repairing your air conditioner and start looking into your AC replacement options. Instead, there are a variety of factors you should consider while you’re trying to make that decision. We’ll tell you the things to keep in mind and give you some hints about how to weigh them.

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Swap Out Your AC for a Heat Pump

Monday, May 6th, 2024
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It’s starting to heat up out there. Are you prepared for another summer of trying to keep your home cool? How is your air conditioner doing? If you’re not delighted with how well it’s performing, or if it needs costly AC repair that might not be worth investing in, spring is the perfect time to get that air conditioner replaced. But what should you replace it with?

There are many reasons to consider getting a heat pump in Janesville, WI this time, rather than a traditional air conditioner. If you’re not familiar with heat pumps, you might not be sure why it would be such a good choice. We’ll explain some of the major benefits of heat pumps. Once you know more about them, you might decide it’s a great idea to replace your AC with a heat pump!

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Maintenance, Peace of Mind, and You

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Everything in our lives works together as part of a greater system. The more money you save up, the more you can spend on vacation and reduce your overall stress and anxiety. Life generally gets better when we prepare for the worst and have what we’d call a “cushion” of funds, food, and time to be able to address problems as they pop up.

Sometimes things might feel like they’re not a part of this system, but they really are. Your HVAC system, for example, requires maintenance on a regular basis for it to run smoothly and efficiently with each season. It’s easy to imagine that it’s working fine down in the basement or in your crawlspace, but that’s not necessarily the case. AC maintenance in Milton, WI is going to help you save money in the long run and overall reduce your anxiety when it comes to keeping your home in working order.

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Why Are 24/7 Emergency Services Important?

Monday, August 14th, 2023

We’re proud to offer 24/7 emergency HVAC services, from furnace safety inspections to AC repair in Milton, WI, but not every company can do that. Why is this such a vital detail that homeowners often underlook when scheduling their next appointment?

It’s simple, really. Most people think their next HVAC repair will occur at a convenient time, but that’s not how life works. Things sometimes happen at the worst possible moment, on holidays or right when you least expect them, and those can usually be outside of normal business hours. A problem can even occur on a weekend, where it might be several days before your preferred HVAC technician takes a look at it.

With the rate of heatwaves occurring, it’s simply always a good idea to work with a team that can answer your calls 24/7.

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