Cool Care Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

4 Benefits of Late Season AC Maintenance

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

There are so many benefits to AC maintenance. Having your air conditioner professionally maintained every year improves efficiency, helps it work more effectively, cuts down on repair needs, and extends the life of the system. Most people have AC maintenance done shortly before their air conditioner’s hard-working summer season.

But does the timing of AC maintenance matter? Actually, the exact season when you get it done isn’t nearly as important as simply making sure it does get done. In fact, there are some particular benefits to having your AC maintenance done in the fall, when it’s just finished its strenuous summer workload.

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The Best Air Conditioner to Beat the Texas Heat

Monday, September 25th, 2023

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As we reach the end of the summer, a lot of people are thinking about how well their air conditioner did (or didn’t do) at keeping the heat at bay this year. When air conditioners get older, they often don’t perform as well. If you’re considering AC replacement because your old air conditioner just isn’t cutting it, or it requires expensive repairs, what new system will you get?

In Texas, we need air conditioners that are prepared to work hard through long summers. What AC system will be best? Here are some recommendations.

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How to Set Your AC During a Texas Heatwave

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Summer is here for a while yet, and with summer comes the risk of extreme heat. Here in Texas, we’re no strangers to heatwaves. And we expect our air conditioners to be able to keep up. But can they? How much should you expect of your air conditioner in a Texas heatwave? How should you set your thermostat? What else can you do? Let’s answer these questions.

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Signs Your Heat Pump or Ductless AC Need Repairs

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

Heat pumps and ductless AC systems are awesome. If you have one, you probably don’t need us to tell you that. Their efficiency in particular is a huge benefit. But like any complex system, there are always ways that things can go wrong. If problems occur with your heat pump or ductless AC, it’s important to get prompt repairs. Here’s how to spot problems early so you can.

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Meet the Mini AC Wonder: The Ductless Mini Split

Monday, June 19th, 2023

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Are you happy with your cooling system? Or are you wondering if something else might be better? Perhaps you have an aging central AC system and would like to know what other options are available these days. Or maybe you limp along with window units because your home isn’t set up for a central AC unit. We’d love to introduce you to a fantastic option for home cooling that just might be perfect for you. It’s called the ductless mini split.

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Should My Air Conditioner Have Ice On It?

Monday, June 5th, 2023

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Your air conditioner makes things cold, right? So if there’s so much cold that there’s ice forming on the air conditioner, doesn’t that mean it’s doing an extremely good job? No! Ice on your air conditioner is a sign that something is wrong, and the ice itself will make things even worse. Here’s how this happens and what to do about it.

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Yes, Your Heat Pump Needs Maintenance Twice a Year

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Heat pumps are amazing! They’re able to both heat and cool your home, and they’re remarkably effective and efficient. In many ways, they’re very similar to air conditioners. But they do have some key differences. As experts in heat pump and AC maintenance in Houston, there’s something we don’t want you to forget. One of the most important things to remember about heat pumps is their maintenance needs. Unlike an AC unit, it needs twice-yearly maintenance. Here’s why.

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How to Know if Your AC Is Failing You Early

Monday, May 8th, 2023

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With regular maintenance, an air conditioner should be able to keep your home cool and comfortable for at least ten years, and often more like fifteen. However, there are certain things that can lead to an early air conditioner death. Replacing your AC system is expensive and time-consuming. It’s far better to avoid that if you can! So what causes early AC failure? And how can you prevent it?

The key component here is the compressor. When that fails, chances are, your air conditioner is done for. Here’s why.

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These Sounds Spell Disaster for Your Air Conditioner

Monday, April 24th, 2023

Oh, no. Is that noise coming from your air conditioner? It never made that sound before! What could it possibly mean?

If you don’t speak air conditioner, you won’t know what it’s telling you. What you need is a phrase book, like tourists take to distant countries, that will help you decode some of the messages your air conditioner might send. And we’ve got one right here for you!

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Uncommon Reasons You May Need AC Repair

Monday, April 10th, 2023

There are many problems that can happen with air conditioners that we see every day. Fan troubles, iced-up coils, refrigerant leaks, short cycling, and airflow problems are all very common. Only once in a while do we see a truly unusual AC issue. Here are some standouts. If they happen to you, rest assured that a repair is indeed possible.

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