Air Mechanical, Inc. Blog

It’s an unfortunate problem that may result in property damage or mold and mildew development. That’s why it’s so important for you to call a local technician as soon as you suspect a water leak from your air conditioner. But why would this happen? And how major is the repair going to be?

If you have a central heating system, you know that it consists of only one unit, located somewhere inside of your home. An air conditioner, however, has two connected units that make up the whole system, and one is located outdoors.

You’ve just replaced that older outdated air conditioning system and you’re excited to have a unit that actually keeps you cool and runs efficiently. You set the thermostat to 77 degrees, you sit down on the couch, and you wait. And wait.

Early on in the air conditioning season, it’s a surprise when something goes wrong. But there are several issues that we are often called about early on in the cooling season. Remember that annual maintenance visits can help out immensely, preventing that surprise element with a thorough inspection and getting the system into peak condition.

When your air conditioning system turns on for the summer, you might start to notice your bills going up and up. You want to save money on air conditioning, but you don’t want to turn off your system for the season or sacrifice any of your comfort. So what else can you do?

Summertime may be within arm’s reach, but you’re still using your heating system for a little longer if you’re in the Oak Grove, MN area. However, if you’ve noticed problems with the performance of your heating system, you may be tempted to wait to schedule repairs.

When parts of your home seem warmer or cooler than the rest, your air conditioner or heater may not be at fault. Your forced-air system is designed to produce a certain amount of cool or warm air and move it into the rooms of the home.

We know that the weather might not be as warm as it usually is once you start to think about your air conditioner. But if your air conditioner is almost to its breaking point (or if it finally broke down at the end of the last season) it’s time for you to replace it.

Your air conditioning system is not hooked up to your plumbing system—unless you have an evaporative cooler (which most people in our area do not). So why would water develop in an air conditioner? What happens to the water it produces?

Every now and again, we like to address some of the most common repair calls we receive from customers in our service area. This is one that any homeowner may come across, whether it’s an air conditioning system or a heater that’s affected: there’s no air coming from the vents.

When you think of spring cleaning, you think of dusting hard-to-reach places, vacuuming in corners, and sorting through closets and storage spaces. All of this cleaning can make you feel a lot better about clutter and the surfaces in your home, but it can make matters a lot worse when it comes to your air quality.

Last month we discussed the importance and benefits of replacing your heater with a high-efficiency system: it will last longer, use less energy, and save you money. But how do you know when it’s time to replace your system? With winter slowly but surely coming to an end, now is the time to consider this.