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Sunday, June 26, 2016

Why Your AC Is Not Working


It is summertime in good old Houston, Texas, which brings not only heat but humidity too.  So the worse thing that can happen is your air conditioning system going on the fritz leaving you and your family sweltering.  If this happens to you, there are thankfully a few troubleshooting steps you can take to see if you can get it operating again.

First if your system is not working at all it is always important to check and make sure that your air conditioner is still receiving power, and the best way to check this is at the electrical panel or on your thermostat by making sure it is on.

If you find that your air conditioner is running, but is not blowing out air as cool as it usually does, try turning it completely off.  Then go and check your air and furnace filters to make sure that they are clean and not filled with dust and debris.

After this, check and make sure that on the part of the AC unit that is indoors, there is not ice or frost forming on the evaporator coils.  If this has happened, turn the power back on, but to fan only.  Be sure to clean out the condensation drain thoroughly.

If your AC system tends to turn off and back on periodically, you may need to make sure that your evaporator coils are clean and not being blocked by anything.  If they are dirty, clean them up, or if there is a blockage, be sure to remove it.

Then check and make sure that the outdoor part of your AC system is functioning properly.  If your air conditioning system still is not blowing out cool air, it is possible that your refrigerant is either low or has possible leaks or your compressor not working correctly.

If the problem is with your outdoor unit, it is always best to call and schedule an appointment with a professional such as Autumn Air to have them come out and service your air conditioning unit.  They can take care of any leaks or refill your refrigerant if needed.

Also if you are not certain what is causing the issue, they can easily help you figure out the issue as well as find the correct solution needed to get you and your family comfortable again from the heat.

There is a way to prevent this from happening, especially from happening during the hottest time of the year and it also be able to save you some money.  Make sure to schedule your annual preventative maintenance with a professional like Autumn Air.

They will come out and thorough clean your air conditioning unit out, fix any leaks, refill your refrigerants, as well as anything else that could possibly cause issues in the future.  It is always best to have this done annually, because if you do happen to miss it and something bad happens during the worse time, not only could it cost you quite a bit of money, but it could also cost you your warranty on the unit.

If your air conditioning system is not operating correctly or is in need of its annual maintenance to prevent potential issues, please contact us today to schedule your appointment.  Do not be strand in the blasting heat of Houston, Texas summer without AC.

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Which Central AC System is the Best


Thinking about a new central air conditioning system or the one you have is beyond repairs and needing to replace it?  To make sure that you and your family are comfortable, it is always best to gain as much information possible.

What makes up an entire AC system is a condenser unit, a part that handles the air, and an evaporator coil, plus the ductwork system that the air blows through and distributes it throughout the house.

You traditionally find the condenser unit outside and then the evaporator and part that handles the air are located indoors.  The ductwork is set up throughout the house ending in different vents and registers in each room.

The basic rundown of how the AC unit work is that the air blows across the evaporator coil where refrigerant turns into a gas from a liquid by absorbing the heat from the air as well as the moisture.  From there it flows into the condenser and compressor in the outdoor unit where it releases the heat and turns back into a gas.

Then the air that is now heat free is now cool and is pushed back into the house and spread through the air duct system distributing the now cool air throughout the house, cooling the house till it reaches the temperature set on the thermostat.

Now that you have become familiar with the different parts of the central air conditioning unit, now is figuring out the size of unit you need and price range.  Along with this is finding out the features, warranty provided, energy efficiency, and much more.

Finding a unit that is energy efficient is nearly everyone’s top priority.  Energy costs have risen as and it does take quite a bit of energy to run an air conditioner.  The ideal wants the maximum cooling for the least cost.
It is always best too that if you are replacing an older system, that you replace both the unit outside as well as inside so that way you do not lose any of the high efficiency the new unit will offer.

One way to figure out the efficiency of a system is by the rating system that the U.S. Department of Energy came up with.  It’s called the SEER rating, Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating.  The higher the SEER number, then the higher efficiency the unit has and the less it will cost to cool your home.

Usually, a unit with a rating between 15 to 17 are the best ones to invest in, though most systems you will find to have a SEER no longer than 13.

Most people think that the bigger the better, but this is not accurate.  If you get a unit that is too large for your home, this can raise the cost in your energy bill by kicking on and off too often than needed and do a poor job of dehumidifying the air.

How figuring out the size that works for your home is its ability to cool the air.  Most figures that the size relates to the physical size, which it is not.  This is measured by BTU’s, which is British Thermal Unit, per hour and in tons.

If you are in doubt, do not hesitate a local, trusted professional like Houston Admiral with all your questions and concerns.  Contact us today.

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When Your AC Freezes Up


One of the worse things to every experience during a Houston, Texas hot, humid summer is finding a huge puddle surrounding the inside portion of your air conditioning system.  The first thought that flies through your head is how much will this cost or what did it have to happen on the hottest day of the summer?

There are a few ways that you can try to solve this issue yourself.  First part, is knowing what and why your air conditioning unit has frozen over.  It is the component, called the evaporator coil, that is in charge of transferring heat from the inside of your home to the outside part of the air conditioning system.

There are two most common reasons as to why your evaporator coil has frozen over.  The first is airflow restriction, and the other insufficient refrigerant.  These affect your evaporator coil from working properly.  It causes condensation to form on it that eventually freezes over, thus creating its own icebox.

First thing that you need to do to unfreeze your evaporator coil is by turning your AC system completely off using your thermostat.  Do not try to thaw out the evaporator coil by turning the heat on and raising the temperature.  That will not work, but shutting it completely off.

Next you need to make sure that there is nothing blocking or preventing a consistent airflow to your air conditioner.  You simply just need to check both your furnace, air handler, and air filters.  Make sure that they are not dusty or filled with tons of debris.  Make sure that all of the registers throughout your home are open and not blocked by furniture or other items.

After that, it is always best to call a professional, like Autumn Air right here in Houston, Texas, to make sure that your air conditioner system is not leaking any of the refrigerants needed to cool the air down or that any other parts are damaged.

From there, the specialist should be able to help you figure out exactly what the issue is and find the right solution for you.  They can also help you from preventing this happening again.  It is best to make sure that any damages or leaks are taken care of right away to this does not repeat itself again.

There is one last problem that could be causing your AC system to freeze up, and that involves your air conditioning unit outside.  If the outdoor temperatures get to where they are below 60 degrees F at night, then this can cause your system to not run properly and cause it to freeze up.

If this happens, turning off your system when you notice the drop in temperature or looking at investing in installing a special ambient temperature control.  That will help allow the system to operate properly under temperatures less than 60 degrees F.

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How Your AC Works in The Summer


The one thing that most everyone looks forward to is summer.  Whether it be a child so that school is out, a couple whose have a vacation planned, or whatever the reason.  The one thing that most do not look forward to is sweating in the heat outside.  Summer brings sunshine skies, and that sun can definitely get hot real fast.

So what do we look forward to besides a cool glass of iced cold lemonade or sweet ice tea?  Having nice, cool air conditioning in our home.  We have definitely become spoiled since central air conditioning had been found, especially down here in Houston, Texas with our hot and humid months.

If you look at different AC units and systems, you will notice that they come in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Though they may not always look the exact same, they function the same way.  How air conditioners have function is using simple science and putting it to work for us.

Air conditioning systems are set up to where they draw the hot air in your home out though most people figure that they push cold air in.  AC systems use the chemicals, which are also known as refrigerants that switch back and forth from liquid to gas.

What these refrigerants do is soak the heat from the home and bring it outside, and push cool air back into the home.  These refrigerants are most commonly R-410A and R-22.

There are three parts that make up an entire air conditioning system.  It’s a two-part system that uses these three parts to successfully bring cool air into your home.  The evaporator is found inside your home and the compressor and condenser are located in the unit outside your home.

What happens with the evaporator part in the inside AC unit is that there are fans that bring the air across it.  The cold, liquid refrigerant within the coils will absorb the heat out of the air and then that cooled air is pushed through the fans that then travel through the air ducts.  The air ducts then distributes the cooled air throughout the entire house.

The next step is the liquid refrigerant then heats up and then changes into a gas.  The refrigerant in gas form is then moved into the compressor, which compresses the gas that raises the temperature and pressure.

The gas or vapor that is not pressurized then passes over the condenser.  When the heat radiates away and it is condensed back into a liquid.  Most air conditioner condensers have these thin, metal fins that are packed tightly together.  What these fins do is help dissipates the heat quickly and efficiently.

What happens next is that the now cooled refrigerant that is liquid form again cycles back into the inside AC unit to the evaporator.  From there the process starts all over again and continually repeats itself until the house inside is at the desired temperature.  Your thermostat is what tells the air conditioner the temperature that you wish for the inside of your home to be.

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Are AC Tune Ups Worth It


Its springtime and you keep seeing everywhere how it is time for that annual tune-up or preventative maintenance on your air conditioning system.  When you see one of these you sit there and wonder do I actually need to have this done?

The answer is that though it is highly recommended by all professional HVAC specialists you do not have to have it done, but like most things in life, if you do not there are consequences that you will have to face if you do not have a tune-up.

One of these consequences is that it could void your warranty.  Most, if not all warranties require you to schedule your air conditioner tune-up or preventative maintenance and to do this once a year.

Have you ever had an issue with your AC system during the summer and tried to schedule an appointment with your trusted, local professional only to find out that they cannot come out for a few weeks?

This is because summertime is the busiest time of year for HVAC specialists because there are many people that thought they did not need their preventative maintenance and now are facing either repairing their AC unit or replacing it.

Now how does a preventative maintenance keep your air conditioning unit from breaking down or needing to replace it?  It does basically what its namesake is, it prevents most if not all issues from happening once that Spring, Texas super hot and humid summer arrives.

Once you get your scheduled preventative maintenance, your trusted, local professional will come out and begin.  What your specialist will do is on your outdoor unit they will open it up and give it a nice, good cleaning.  They then check and make sure nothing is broken or leaking and if there is, they will repair it before it causes bigger issues.

From there they will check and make sure that your refrigerant levels are correct and also lubricate everything down so it functions nice and smooth.  Inside your home, they will make sure that your evaporator coils are nice and clean as well as that it is draining as it should and is not being blocked or any mold growing.

The final steps are making sure that your thermostat is working properly, that your air filter is clean and there is no buildup, and make sure that all your vents and registers are blowing air.

All of these steps are important to make sure that your air conditioner works properly through the summer so that you and your family are nice and cool.  This also helps make sure that your system is working as efficiently as promised, helping your save money not only on your electric bill but also for not needing any repairs or even replacing your air conditioning unit.

To go along with your preventative maintenance is something that you yourself can do.  Making sure to change your air filter regularly, doing this will make sure that the airflows through your system and preventing any dirt, debris, and dust from getting into the system and causing issues.  Making sure that all your registers and vents are not blocked by furniture or drapes as well as your outside unit isn’t being blocked by any debris.  And finally making sure that your thermostat has a fully charged battery.

Make sure to schedule your tune-up today to make sure your air conditioning system is functioning correctly and prevent an AC meltdown in the middle of Houston, Texas’ hot summers!  Contact us today.

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Thursday, June 23, 2016

What Does Air Conditioning Repair Cost


The second to worse thing that can happen, involving your air conditioning unit, during a humid and hot Houston, Texas summer is having it breakdown.  Then the first worse thing, finding out just how much repairing your AC system will cost.

Feeling your home not is as cool as it usually is, even with the thermostat set as it usually is, and start bringing a small state of panic at the thought of something being wrong.

When your AC unit goes down or is on the fritz, the cost of fixing it once the problem is identified can be a broad range of pricing.  It is somewhat safe to say that the average pricing range can be anywhere from $150-$500.  Though this is an average, which means that the price can be less or more than this range, or fall right in the range.

If you have major repairs that need to be done to your AC system, that can easily fly up to over $1,000 or more.  At this time, your specialist may speak with you on considering replacing your whole system for one around the same cost and is more updated.

Here is a small list of some repairs that are common and a broad price average on how much they can cost to be fixed:

  • Replace fuses, circuit breakers or relays: $15-$300
  • Thermostat replacement: $60-$250
  • Condensate pump replacement: $90-$250
  • Capacitor or contractor replacement: $90-$400
  • Compressor hard start kit: $100-$250
  • Condensing unit fan motor replacement: $100-$300
  • Circuit board replacement: $120-$600
  • AC refrigerant recharge: $160-$400
  • Refrigerant leak detection and repair: $225-$1600
  • Evaporator coil replacement: $650-$1200
  • Compressor replacement, depending on the size or type needed: $1350-$1800

These are just the costs to repair these items, that does not include the fee that most HVAC specialists will charge to troubleshoot the problem, which ranges from $75-$180.

Here are a few things that could be telling you that your AC unit needs to be repaired:

  • Your air conditioner is smelling funny or bad.
  • You find water leaking in or around your unit.
  • Your air conditioner is not working at all or properly.
  • Your air conditioner starts making strange noises.
  • Your air conditioner is short cycling, like turning off and on again and again.
  • Your air conditioner is running, but there is little to no cool air coming out of your vents or registers.
  • You find your air conditioner is iced over.

If any of these are to happen, it is always best to contact your professional HVAC specialist as soon as possible.

Thankfully, there is a way that is pretty effective in preventing and potential repair problems or issues.  That is scheduling a annual maintenance with your HVAC specialist which ranges from $80-$100 and could save your hundreds if not thousands.

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How Much Does Air Conditioning Repair Cost


One of the worse things to have to deal with, besides a broken down air conditioning unit, is having to shell out money, usually quite a bit to repair the broken down system.  Though repair costs can be quite a bit, it is nearly impossible to imagine surviving a hot and humid summer in Houston, Texas without proper air conditioning.

Of course, finding out just how much the repairs will cost varies just as knowing the problem could be anything.  Not only must you calculate the cost of the repair itself, but labor and troubleshooting costs need to be added as well.

It is said that the most simple and minor repairs can cost on average around $600 but as low as $140.  If you AC system is in need of a major repair, that can cost as high as $1200 or even more.

There are signs that your air conditioner gives before it goes out, alerting you to the fact that it is in need of repairs.  Some of those are strange smells, air not cooling like it normally does, and even loud and strange sounds.

Make sure if one or more of these come to your attention, that you contact your trusted HVAC specialist.  The sooner that you schedule an appointment, the sooner they can get out to fix your problem and potentially prevent a complete breakdown of your air conditioning system.

To get a better idea on the average costs of some common issues that would need repairing are:

  • Fuse, circuit breaker, or relay replacements – $15-$300
  • Thermostat replacement – $60-$250
  • Condensate pump replacement – $90-$250
  • Capacitor or contractor replacement  $90-$400
  • Compressor hard start kit – $100-$250
  • Condensing unit fan motor replacement – $100-$300
  • Circuit board replacement – $120-$400
  • Refrigerant recharge – $160-$400
  • Refrigerant leak detection and repair – $225-$1600
  • Evaporator coil replacement – $650-$1200
  • Compressor replacement – $1380-$1800

Bare in mind that these are just average costs, the pricing can vary depending on HVAC specialist as well as these may or may not include fees for troubleshooting.

The great news is that there is a way that you can help prevent any repairs from being needed as well as give you the full potential and lifespan your unit can provide you.

Make sure that you are regularly changing out your air filter, having one that does not have buildup will help the airflow through to your AC unit and not end up clogging it up.  Make sure that all vents and registers are not blocked or covered by any furniture or drapes.  Remove any debris that is blocking your outdoor unit as well as make sure that any surrounding bushes are not blocking the airflow to the unit.
These can easily be done yourself to help take care of your system.  Also make sure that you schedule your annual preventative maintenance for your system.  This will help keep your air conditioning system clean, well lubricated, and running to it’s full potential.

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Home Air Conditioning Service Near Me


When you have your air conditioning system meltdown on you or need to be replaced during the hot, humid Houston, Texas summers, it is always important to find a reliable, trusted HVAC specialist.  Choosing the right specialist makes all the matter in the world with getting the full potential from your system. 
  
When researching for a HVAC contractor, there are a couple places you can check out.  Angie’s List is a great website to check out and read reviews and ratings for local contractors in your area.  The grading scale runs from A to F as well as allowing customers to leave very detailed comments about their service. 
  
Another place is checking out Air Conditioning Contractors of America, which is a non-profit organization, which helps customers find good, qualified contractors. 
  
The final way is checking with neighbors, family members, and friends that you trust.  Find out whom they use, if their experience with the contractor was positive or negative, if the cost was overly priced or such. 
  
There are a few things that you need to stay aware of when shopping around for HVAC contractors.  We will talk more about them through the rest of this article. 
  
When you are calling around for estimates, it is normal for the contractor to need to come out and take a look at your AC system as well as the rest of the house before being able to give you an idea of pricing.  If you gain an estimate over the phone from someone you are calling to inquiry about, be wary. 
  
Also, if they do happen to come out and do not properly survey your home, be wary too.  These are usually signs that they are either inexperienced or just trying to gain another customer. 
  
If you are in need to replace your air conditioning unit, be sure that your contractor wants to replace it with an upgraded model, not one that nearly the same as the one you are replacing.  If this happens this is a red flag, and reconsider possibly getting another contractor. 
  
For HVAC specialists, their trade, like most others, is an ever-learning experience.  Technology changes over the years and so does the process to be able to accommodate those changes.  So be wary of any contractor that constantly states that this is how they have done things for years.  You will want a contractor who is up to date and knowledgeable on the latest cutting edge technology for AC units. 
  
One be thing is to always make sure that the contractor you are considering is licensed.  Due to handling gas lines as well as any plumbing and electrical, they must be experts in knowing about these which is what the license is for. 
  
You can find out if they are licensed by checking with Contractors State License Board and you can find their license number on nearly all of their paperwork like their business cards or estimate paperwork. 
  
When you are getting an estimate for any work being done on your air conditioning unit, always get it in writing.  Any HVAC contractor that is reputable will give you a written estimate as well as a verbal, thus making it legally binding.  Never take just a verbal estimate and then locking in the work. 
  
Besides the two websites, Angie’s List and Air Conditioning Contractors of America that were mentioned earlier, another reliable place to check out reviews is Google itself.  Google does not filter out any of their reviews, which means it makes it very hard to write fake reviews. 
  
And finally, it is always great to find a low, great deal but be careful with skimping on cost with your air conditioning system.  There are chances that going with a company that offers a lower budget could end up costing you in the long run. 
  
Always be sure to do your research when looking for a reliable, trusted contractor.  There are many out there that give the reputable HVAC contractors a bad name by offering these low deals and end up not providing the quality service that a genuine contractor would.  Research thoroughly and be sure to go with your instincts. 
  
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Benefits of Air Conditioning Repair


Living in Houston, Texas where our summers and really most of the year runs from warm to hot and humid, having your air conditioning unit checked periodically is the most ideal thing to do.  There are many benefits or advantages to having your air conditioner maintenance and possibly repaired.

One big reason is your AC unit is generally under a warranty that tends to cover if anything big happens.  One of the stipulations of the warranty is to have your unit have an annual check up or preventative maintenance done on it.

This preventative maintenance is a great thing to do either way, best done during the early springtime.  Why you may ask?  Because having a HVAC specialist come out and take a look at your AC system can help prevent any bigger problems from happening if they are caught in the beginning stages.

This means that you can potentially save tons on full out repairs, save on your energy bill, improve the performance of your unit, as well as making it safer, and finally, giving it the lifespan it truly has.

Once you schedule your appointment and have a specialist such as Autumn Air come out, the process of what they do can is a quick appointment compared to not scheduling this and ending up having to have a repair done.

The appointment consists of the specialist giving your outdoor part of your AC system a nice; good cleaning inside and out, this prevents a disruption in airflow.  From there they will check and make sure there are no leaks or signs of damage or potential damage that could happen.  Next they will make sure that your refrigerant levels and pressures are correct and do not need a recharge.  Finally make sure that everything is well lubricated as well.

Inside, the specialist will check and clean the evaporator coils, make sure there is no blockage, make sure everything else is nice and clean, and make sure everything is well lubricated.  From there they will make sure that your thermostat is correctly calibrated and communicating correctly with your unit.

The final stage is that your specialist may speak with you about any concerns or potential damage.  From there if there is a potential problem they will work with you on figuring out a solution they best recommend.

You can view this as a small step in taking care of your air conditioning system instead of taking that huge leap from it being fine to it being completely broke down in mid-July and have you and your family living in the unbearable heat of Texas.

You will find that you can help towards the preventative maintenance on your air conditioner.  Simply making sure that the batteries in your thermostat are fully charged and functional can go a long way.  Making sure that you are checking and changing your air filters on a regular bases.  This will help prevent any disruption in airflow throughout your home in the air duct system.

You can also go through your home and make sure that furniture or other items such as drapes or clothing are blocking none of your registers.  This will make sure that the air is circulating correctly in each room.  And finally, checking on your unit outside, making sure that there is nothing out there that is any closer than 3 feet that can prevent disruption in airflow.  Even dry leaves or grass clippings near or around your air conditioning system are not a good thing.

So to prevent you from ending up having to call and schedule a repair appointment in the middle of Texas’ hot and humid summer and potentially having to wait not only a day, but possible weeks for a specialist to come out, contact us and schedule your annual preventative maintenance appointment today.

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Air Conditioner Repair VS Replace


Staying up on your regular maintenance of your air conditioning system can help ensure that you get the full potential of your system, but there will come a time where you have a decision to make between replacing or repairing.  This is pretty crucial, especially here in Houston, Texas when the summers are so hot and humid that without proper air conditioning, it can be unbearable.

When you find yourself having to make the decision between repairing and replacing, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.

One of the top important things is to think of exactly how old your AC system is.  Generally, most systems will last between 15-20 years but only if they have been well cared for.  Meaning that their regular maintenance was kept up with.

Another factor that weights in the repair or replace is if your current air conditioning unit is energy efficient.  If it is not, it is always best to consider replacing the old system for a new one that is.  Doing so will help save you money on your energy bill each month.

When you look into purchasing an energy efficient air conditioning system, the pricing can range anywhere from $3,000 up to $7,000 just for the system.  Though you can save up to nearly 20 percent on your energy each and every month.

If your air conditioner is one that needs R-22, which is also known as Freon, and is low on it then seeing about upgrading your AC unit needs to be considered.  R-22 can be very expensive to replace going for $40 per pound or higher.

Also with R-22, leaks are common to happen and even the compressor giving out, which are all very pricey to fix or replace.  So when you consider the cost to fix the issue plus recharging the Freon, the cost may be equivalent to replacing your AC system.

There are a few other small details to take in, if you have noticed that your energy bill keeps on rising and you have done nothing differently nor has the weather been significantly different, this could be a sign to see about replacing your AC unit.

If you have had to have numerous repairs pretty recently for various reasons and it seems that you keep having issue after issue, it is more than likely time to consider replacing your unit.

If your air conditioning system has been operating properly, it has had little to no repairs, and then you may just need to have it repaired.  It kind of goes in hand with that saying of “it it’s not broke, don’t fix it”.  If you do not need to replace your AC system, then do not replace it, just repair.

Always weigh the odds, if the total cost to repair the issues with your broken down AC system is almost the same price or more of just replacing it then you may seriously need to consider replacing the system.

It would be an investment and one that will help pay back in the long run with helping you save money on your energy bill.  If you have any questions, always feel free to contact a HVAC professional.

Make sure to schedule your tune-up today to make sure your air conditioning system is functioning correctly and prevent an AC meltdown in the middle of Spring, Texas’ hot summers!  Contact us today.

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Monday, June 20, 2016

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