Touchstone Heating & Air Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning’

What You Need to Know About Your AC Compressor

Monday, September 12th, 2016

There are many different parts that make up your air conditioning system, and you don’t need to know how they all work. However, there are a few vital parts of your air conditioner that it would benefit you to know. It’s important that you not only know about these parts, but be able to identify when they are having trouble. That will make it easier for you to call for repairs faster, preventing further damage to the system. Let’s take a look at one of those parts: the compressor.

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Which Air Conditioning System is Right for You

Monday, August 29th, 2016

There are a myriad of different air conditioning systems available on the market today, each of which are suited to a different set of needs. No air conditioning system is strictly better than any other. Rather, you should try to find the one the best fits your individual needs. If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, read on to find out more about some of the more popular types.

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Common Air Conditioning Problems to Watch for

Monday, March 28th, 2016

The weather is starting to heat up pretty quickly around here, which means people are going to start relying on their air conditioners more often to stay comfortable. More air conditioner use means more strain on the system, which means more problems cropping up as the year goes on. If you want to keep your air conditioner in the best possible shape, you should keep an eye out for some of the signs that the system is experiencing problems. Let’s go over those signs now.

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You Might Want to Replace Your Air Conditioner Once it Reaches This Point

Monday, September 28th, 2015

Air conditioners are well-built systems, and can last quite a long time if they are taken care of well enough. However, just because you can make your air conditioner last for several decades, doesn’t mean you should. If you want to save money on your air conditioner operating costs, it’s best to replace your system when it gets too old. Read on to find out more about why you should replace your old air conditioner after about 20 years.

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Why Your Air Conditioner is Icing Over

Friday, September 11th, 2015

If you notice ice building up on your air conditioner, you have a problem. While it may seem like ice is a sign that your air conditioner is doing its job, it’s actually an indication that your evaporator coil is malfunctioning. Air conditioner ice can become a serious threat to the system if it’s left alone for long enough. Let’s take a look at why air conditioner ice forms, and why it’s so dangerous.

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What You Need to Know About Short Cycling

Monday, September 7th, 2015

If you’ve ever noticed your air conditioner turning itself on and off every few minutes, you have a short cycling problem. Short cycling may seem like a harmless quirk, but it’s actually a big threat to the air conditioner. If you hear your system short cycling, you need to turn it off and call for repairs immediately. Let’s take a look at why short cycling happens, and the kind of damage that it can inflict on your system.

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How to tell if Your Air Conditioner is Leaking Refrigerant

Monday, July 13th, 2015

One of the worst possible problems that can happen to your air conditioner is a refrigerant leak. Refrigerant is the lifeblood of any air conditioning system, and without it the system starts to suffer. Low refrigerant can cause all sorts of problems, up to and including breakdowns. With this in mind, you should keep a close eye out for various signs that your air conditioner is leaking refrigerant. If you do spot any of these signs, call a professional to look at it as soon as possible.

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Heat Pump Problems You Should Know

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

As the summer season gets into full swing, most of us are going to be relying on our cooling systems to keep us comfortable on a daily basis. That includes heat pump users, a rapidly growing demographic in the home HVAC market. While heat pumps are great systems for keeping comfortable all year round, they are not perfect. There are still problems that can affect them, and if you’re a heat pump owner you should know what they are. Let’s take a closer look at the problems you’re likely to run into during this summer.

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Common Problems with Ductless Air Conditioning Systems

Monday, June 15th, 2015

Ductless air conditioners are becoming more and more popular, especially now that we’re moving into the summer season. As great as they are for cooling your home, though, ductless air conditioners are just as susceptible to problems as any other system. While they share many common problems with traditional air conditioners, there are a few unique ones that you need to watch out for. Let’s take a look at some of the common problems with ductless air conditioning systems.

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How a Geothermal System can Keep You Cool This Summer

Monday, June 1st, 2015

As the days start to warm up, some homeowners are going to be looking for new air conditioning systems to keep them cool throughout the summer. Centralized air conditioning isn’t the only way to keep your home cool, though. There are plenty of other options available to homeowners, one of which is geothermal. Read on to find out about geothermal systems, how they work, and the advantages of installing one in your home this summer.

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