First Choice Heating & Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Choosing the Right AC for Your Next Installation

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

Home cooling systems last for 10–15 years, which is why selecting your next one is a big deal. It’s a long-term commitment, so taking the time to select the right cooling system is well worth it. Right now, let’s run through a few different features you need to look out for, and schedule your AC installation in Fenton, MI.

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Uncommon AC Repairs You Should Be Aware Of

Monday, October 9th, 2023

Your air conditioner might break down for reasons like a bad compressor, and the fan may eventually run into problems as well. These are expected, and it could be any number of various mechanical problems that pop up. As homeowners, you expect issues like these, but they’re not the only problems that can befall your AC.

When we answer calls for AC repair in Howell, MI, we run into some odd problems that you might not expect. While the situations we’re about to talk about aren’t common, they’re also possible, and it’s good to know as a homeowner all the unexpected ways your air conditioner can incur damage.

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How to Turn Off Your Air Conditioner (Without the Thermostat)

Monday, August 14th, 2023

Your thermostat reads the temperature of the room, then sends an on or off signal to the air conditioner. The AC itself isn’t detecting the temperature in your home, so it has to rely on the thermostat. But what happens when it becomes unreliable?

Incorrect signals are being sent to the AC, or the last signal your thermostat sent was an “on” request, and it never followed up with an “off” request. You need to know how to turn off your air conditioner, so here are a few ways that don’t involve the thermostat.

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How to Turn Off Your Air Conditioner (Without the Thermostat)

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

Your air conditioner is still going, and going, and there’s no sign of it stopping. Your thermostat says the temperature’s fine and it’s what you set it to, but for some reason, there’s a disconnection between that and the AC.

You need to know how to turn off your air conditioner before it burns itself out. Here’s a few ways you can do that. Keep in mind, this is for central AC systems.

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Can You Fix a Leaking Air Compressor or Does It Require Replacement?

Monday, June 5th, 2023
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Your air compressor starts to kick the bucket, or so you think. Does it have some life left in it, or do you have to get an entirely new one? Can you fix a leaking AC compressor? Let’s talk about that.

First of all: yes, you can fix a leaking compressor, but the long answer is a little more nuanced than that. Let’s go over all the things you need to know about that air compressor repair before you throw money out the window.

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What to Expect During Air Conditioner Installation

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

It’s old, broken, or inefficient as can be—whatever the reason is, your old air conditioner has to do, and a new one is getting installed soon enough. But you weren’t there the last time an AC was installed in this home, so what do you do now? What do you expect when installation day rolls around?

Getting AC installation in Brighton isn’t as daunting as you might think. Here’s a basic outline of what you can expect so you know what’s coming. Hopefully there will be no surprises along the way.

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How to Know If Your AC Condenser Is Running Into Trouble

Monday, April 10th, 2023
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Your air conditioner has a lot of working parts, and chief among them is the condenser. If you’re not sure what it does, let us explain it to you. Your condenser removes heat from your home by working with other components in your air conditioner.

As you can imagine, when your AC condenser in Fenton gives out, it’s a pretty big deal. Let’s help you identify the warning signs before that happens in the first place.

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The Impact of Dirty Air Filters on Your Air Conditioner

Monday, March 27th, 2023
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Your air conditioner is a forced air system. The air it pulls in helps pull heat from your home, while the output releases cool air, and the cycle continues until your home reaches the desired temperature. Sounds great, but it’s easy to put a wrench in the gears, so to speak.

Your heating and cooling system completely depends on that air intake. Without sufficient air coming in, well, there’s a few problems that can happen. Let’s talk about those.

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Can You Fix a Freon Leak in an Air Conditioner?

Monday, March 13th, 2023
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Your air conditioner doesn’t quite feel the same as it used to. It’s running for longer and your house isn’t getting cool as quickly. What  gives?

It could be a number of things, but one major problem could be a freon leak. Freon is the brand name for a chemical blend that’s used as a refrigerant in the lines of your AC.

But can you fix a freon leak in an air conditioner, or does it spell certain doom for your home cooling system? Let’s talk about that.

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Why Your AC Won’t Shut Off

Monday, August 15th, 2022

air-conditioner-plastic-grillWhen it’s hot, you want your air conditioning system to run for as long as necessary to get your house cool. There is such a thing as too long, however! Air conditioners are designed to run in cycles where the compressor comes on for 15–20 minutes and then cycles down until the thermostat registers the need for more cooling. If you start to notice that your AC never seems to cycle down or the fan runs continuously, you may need to have air conditioning repair in Brighton, MI

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