Ace Hardware Home Services Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

The Signs That You Need AC Repairs

Monday, March 20th, 2023

AC repair is probably not on your to-do list today or ever. And it’s not something you can plan for, no matter how hard you try. Or is it? If you pay attention to your AC unit, you can watch for signs that there are repair needs. Ignoring the signs means that they will only worsen as time goes on.

If you think that you need air conditioner repair in Hickory, our team can help. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about the signs to watch for that indicate you need to schedule an AC repair appointment.

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Why Replace Your Heat Pump Today

Monday, March 6th, 2023

Spring is approaching fast and milder temperatures are already showing up. You may be able to use your heat pump a little less than you have in the past few months but this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to it. In fact, you should be paying more attention to it right now.

This time of the year is one of the most opportune to replace a heat pump that is wearing down.

If your heat pump is struggling to do its job, you shouldn’t hesitate to replace it. A heat pump that is struggling to heat your home is going to have the same issue cooling your home come the summer. Getting ahead of a breakdown will ultimately save time, money, and peace of mind!

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Don’t Forget These Details When Choosing Your Next AC

Monday, February 20th, 2023

We’ve started to see a little bit more warmth during the day around here. While spring hasn’t arrived just yet, we know that the turning of the seasons is fast approaching. The question is, are you ready for the heat?

The concept of a balmy day probably sounds like a relief at this point. However, when the heat turns up, you’ll likely be looking to cool things off after a while. If your air conditioner doesn’t work though, you’ll end up over-heated and frustrated.

You shouldn’t have to bounce between shivering and sweating. You are probably already ahead of things if you’re hunting for “air conditioning installation near me.” Let’s review some factors and options to consider if you need to install a new AC or replace your old one before your house overheats.

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Don’t Ignore a Short Cycling Heat Pump

Monday, February 6th, 2023

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A heat pump system is a great investment. These systems can keep just about any home optimally comfortable in an efficient manner. In fact, they work so well that some people make the mistake of thinking that they’re invincible.

We hate to break it to you but this isn’t true. Just like with any other home comfort system, a heat pump can encounter problems. When it does, you’ll need to know if and when to schedule air conditioning repair in Mooresville. One surefire warning sign to watch for that will indicate a repair need is short cycling.

We can give you the details on what short cycling is here.

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Is a Broken Down Compressor the End of Your Air Conditioner?

Monday, September 5th, 2022

What many homeowners don’t realize about the air conditioner’s compressor is that this component is the most important, and the most expensive, part of the system. So if it breaks down, you might be wondering, “Is this the end of my air conditioner?”

The short, noncommittal answer to this is “maybe.” Don’t worry, we will elaborate!

Your compressor is tasked with actually allowing refrigerant within the system to move and transfer from a gaseous to a liquid state and vice versa. This is what makes the cooling process possible. In some cases, you may be able to replace just the compressor and not the air conditioner, if the compressor malfunctions, but in most cases, it’s best to replace the whole AC system. Read on to learn why!

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Be Aware of These Potential End-of-Season AC Repair Needs

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

Summer is nowhere near over and your air conditioner has likely been put to the test!

Of course, you don’t have to worry about this too much if you had your cooling system professionally tuned up last spring. To keep your air conditioner in great working order, it’s important to have professional maintenance done once a year–or twice a year if we’re talking about a heat pump system. This will prolong system life in addition to reducing repair needs and retaining system efficiency.

In fact, we estimate that maintenance can help reduce up to 85% of the repair costs your system might otherwise need in its lifetime. Still, though, it is possible for repair issues to crop up in between tune-ups. Because of this, and because the middle to end of summer is the most likely time for an air conditioner to break down, it’s important that you know the signs of an air conditioner in disrepair.

Read on to learn what some of these signs are, and what they could mean.

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5 Sounds You SHOULD Hear Come From Your AC

Monday, August 8th, 2022

There’s a common subject you’ll see written about air conditioners–that noises coming from the system indicate something is wrong with it that needs anything from minor troubleshooting to a major repair. On our blog alone, you’ve probably seen us mention this dozens of times.

What you normally don’t see, however, is anything listing out the sounds your air conditioner should make. No air conditioner is silent, after all, and giving us a call for every single sound you hear coming from your cooling system would get pretty tiring. So, how do you know what’s a normal sound and what isn’t? Read on to find out!

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Why You Don’t Want to Believe This Refrigerant Myth

Monday, July 25th, 2022

Do you understand the function of the refrigerant that flows through your air conditioner? You’ve very likely heard the term refrigerant, and you probably even know that it’s important, but it’s possible that you might not understand how important it is.

Without refrigerant, the cooling process would not be possible. This is the chemical substance that allows your air conditioner’s compressor to do its job of cooling down your home.

There’s a pretty common misconception about this substance, however. This myth is that refrigerant depletes, as gasoline does from a vehicle. In other words, people think of refrigerant as a fuel, when that’s not what it is. Your air conditioner is actually supplied with enough refrigerant upon manufacturing to last its entire service life, ideally. If your system is losing refrigerant, it means there is a leak.

Read on to learn why this is a problem and what to do about it.

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How to Lower Your Cooling Bills

Monday, July 11th, 2022

If there is anything that Hickory area homeowners all have in common, it’s understanding the value of fully effective and efficient air conditioning–especially efficient. Nobody wants to pay an arm and a leg to cool their home, nor do they want to sacrifice comfort in order to save money.

But you don’t ever have to sacrifice comfort to save money!

In fact, there are a lot of things you can do in your home to reduce your energy use and therefore reduce your utility bills. Read on to learn what they are.

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Here’s Why You Should Change Out Your HVAC Air Filter

Monday, June 27th, 2022

If you’ve ever talked to one of our HVAC professionals about the air filter in your system, then you’ve likely been advised to change it out every month or so–less often if it is a higher quality air filter (maybe every 3 months).

You’ve likely assumed that the reason we recommend this is to improve your overall indoor air quality. We understand why this assumption is made, but it’s actually a little misguided. While whole-house air purifiers and air filtration systems are designed to improve your indoor air quality, the standard HVAC air filter has a different purpose.

Rather than being there to protect your air quality, it’s in place to protect the HVAC system itself from dust, dirt, and other debris that can get inside and damage its sensitive components, and therefore negatively impact the performance of the system.

This is why it’s so important to change out the air filter regularly. Read on to learn more.

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