How to Fix Freon Leaks in an Air Conditioner

Freon is the refrigerant used by an air conditioner unit to absorb the heat from inside your home and carry it outside. Within the refrigeration industry, it is also known as R-22 coolant. This is a form of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). Freon is actually a brand name, and is created by the company DuPont. Freon has been identified as an ozone-depleting substance and is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. It is currently and slowly being phased out in accordance to … Continue reading How to Fix Freon Leaks in an Air Conditioner

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5 Tips to Avoid Air Conditioning Repairs this Summer

Now that summer is in full swing in St. Louis, your air conditioner unit is probably working over-time just to meet the demands of your household. This can put extra strain on your equipment and may lead to increased air conditioning repairs. However, you might be surprised at the number of things you can easily do to prevent and avoid air conditioning repairs this summer. Here are a few things to do to keep the heat more bearable and tolerable … Continue reading 5 Tips to Avoid Air Conditioning Repairs this Summer

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Is the Sound Coming from My Air Conditioning System Normal?

As a St. Louis homeowner, you are probably somewhat comforted by the familiar sounds you hear within your home: the ticking of the clock, the creaking sound of the floorboards, and the distant hum of your air conditioner. Unfortunately, not all sounds that your air conditioning system makes are familiar and comforting; some might even cause you alarm. These noises depend on a lot of factors, such as the age of your air conditioning system and whether or not it … Continue reading Is the Sound Coming from My Air Conditioning System Normal?

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Buying a New Air Conditioner: What Is SEER Rating & What Does it Mean?

Are you wondering what the SEER yellow sticker you see on air conditioners is for? SEER is an acronym for Seasonal Energy Efficient Ratio. This is a benchmarking tool used within the HVAC industry, which serves to indicate how efficient an air conditioner unit is. Considering the sheer numbers of air conditioning models and units in the market today, the SEER rating makes it easy for potential customers to identify and recognize which air conditioners have a high degree of … Continue reading Buying a New Air Conditioner: What Is SEER Rating & What Does it Mean?

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How to De-Ice Your Air Conditioner Unit

For any St. Louis homeowner, there might come a time when your air conditioner unit freezes up and is unable to provide enough cool air that your home needs to stay comfortable. This could be due to ice buildup within your air conditioner unit’s evaporator coils. As a result, the airflow coming from the air conditioner unit is restricted as ice begins to clog the air movement. Continuing to operate the air conditioner unit despite its frozen state will only … Continue reading How to De-Ice Your Air Conditioner Unit

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Buying a New Air Conditioner: How Tonnage Affects Your A/C

Buying a New Air Conditioner in St. Louis

Shopping for a new air conditioner can be overwhelming and confusing because a lot of factors go into the actual purchase. In order to make the right purchasing decision, you need to familiarize yourself with the features and specifications of an air conditioner, such as tonnage. Tonnage is one of the most confusing jargons in the HVAC industry. The term has nothing to do with weight, and everything to do with a new air conditioner’s capacity. It refers to the … Continue reading Buying a New Air Conditioner: How Tonnage Affects Your A/C

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Buying a New Air Conditioner: How BTUs Affect Your A/C

To purchase the right air conditioner for your home, it helps to be familiar with jargons such as SEER ratings and BTUs. Before choosing a new air conditioner to buy, you need to find out how many BTUs your home needs to stay at a comfortable temperature. But what exactly is a BTU? This is an acronym for British Thermal Unit, a unit of measurement used to measure thermal heat. It is the amount of heat energy needed to heat … Continue reading Buying a New Air Conditioner: How BTUs Affect Your A/C

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When & Why to Service a New Air Conditioner

New Air Conditioner Service in St. Louis

Like many homeowners, you might be under the common misconception that since you have a brand new air conditioner, there will be no need for you to service it just yet. You may think that it will be a couple of years down the road before you need to call in the experts to have your new air conditioner serviced or maintained. However, nothing can be further from the truth. You still need to maintain your air conditioner, regardless of … Continue reading When & Why to Service a New Air Conditioner

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HVAC System Replacement: How to Tell if Your HVAC System Needs to Be Replaced

If you have had your HVAC system for many years, and while it is still functioning, you have noticed that it does not seem to provide adequate heating and cooling like it used to or if you have spent an inordinate amount of time and money calling various HVAC companies in St. Louis to have your system repaired, and you still cannot believe how high the amount of energy bills you have to pay for each month, it may time … Continue reading HVAC System Replacement: How to Tell if Your HVAC System Needs to Be Replaced

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Comparing Types of AC Units: Which is Right for You

There are a lot of different types of AC units available in the market today. If you are shopping around for a new air conditioner unit to purchase for your home, you should take the time to compare these AC units and figure out which kind of unit will best fit your home and lifestyle. Central AC Units Central air conditioning units are by far the most common type of AC units used by most St. Louis residents. They are … Continue reading Comparing Types of AC Units: Which is Right for You

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