Air Conditioning 101 for Homeowners
The back-to-school season has always been synonymous with fall. After a brutal summer, the better weather that fall brings is very much anticipated. However, despite school coming back into session, there are still several more months that homeowners will be fighting the heat with their air conditioners, which means there is plenty of time for inconvenient AC problems.
The first step in any air conditioning repair is knowing a little about the system in the home. When homeowners don’t understand the type of AC in the home or the signs that repairs are needed, they are completely in the dark regarding repairs. Here is a quick guide in honor of kids heading back to school to help homeowners continue their education regarding their air conditioners.
Common Options for Home Cooling
While it is true that people spend more time in some rooms than others, most people don’t want their climate control limited to one place. That’s why central air conditioning is the most popular style of cooling system installed nationally. Central AC systems use ductwork and a single blower to move chilled air around the home, keeping the entire home cooled evenly with one simple thermostat. If ductwork is present in the attic or under the slab and vents are found in every room, a home has a central air conditioning system.
In an age where people are trying to lower their energy bills and their carbon footprint, the priorities of cooling the home change. Instead of cooling the entire home uniformly, a different style of air conditioner can control only the occupied portions. This allows homeowners to lower their bills drastically and more accurately control their home's comfort while being more eco-friendly. Homeowners can also benefit if a ductless mini-split air conditioner is used to cool their homes. If a home has no ductwork and several blower units around it, it is cooled by a ductless mini-split system.
Common Signs You Need AC Repairs
Now that the homeowner knows what type of system is present in their home, they need to understand the signs it shows when it needs maintenance. In some cases, the signs are subtle, while in others, they are obvious. Some of the more common signs that air conditioning repairs are needed are:
- Lack of cooling in the home
- High utility bills
- Noisy operation
- High humidity
- Long cycles
- Loss of power to the unit or thermostat
How Can AC Maintenance Help?
Regardless of the type of AC system in the home, professionals and manufacturers recommend AC maintenance. Air conditioning maintenance is a professional service that helps to spot potential problems so they can be prevented. This prevents unexpected repair costs and ensures the unit is ready to make it through the cooling season.
When air conditioning maintenance is done yearly, the wear and tear in the system go down, and homeowners notice improvements in longevity and efficiency, saving on bills every month and delaying the inevitable costs of a replacement down the road.
About Morrow Mechanical
Morrow Mechanical can help every homeowner navigate the process of AC repairs. Their BBB-accredited and A+ rated teams offer highly-rated service, and the Priority Care Club helps prioritize AC maintenance. Call today for HVAC service in Spring, TX.
