Westland Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioner Repair’

4 AC Noises You Should NEVER Ignore

Monday, August 24th, 2020

Let’s say you’re sleeping soundly one night and you hear a bump. If you had a long day or you’re having some great dreams, it’s usually a good idea to ignore it and go back to sleep. While horror movies might have us think that everything that goes “bump in the night” is bad, that’s not usually the case for any homeowners out there.

However, the real horror story are the noises you might hear in the night coming from your AC that signal big problems. When these type of noises occur, regardless of if they’re during the day or at night, they typically require AC repair in Strongsville, OH. When they’re ignored, unlike other noises that might come up in our home, they tend to become more expensive to fix and can lead to your air conditioner breaking down!

How about we avoid a breakdown and talk about what these noises mean and why you shouldn’t ignore them!

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AC Repair FAQ

Monday, June 1st, 2020

Air conditioners need to be repaired at least a few times during their service lives. The only problem is that in order for a professional to perform sensible repairs that are needed for your AC, you’ll need to call us when you suspect a problem. This is probably the most important, and often neglected, part of the process.

In order to mitigate that issue, we’ve included a brief FAQ centered on repair issues and when to call a professional for help. Ideally, we’d ask that you call us even if you’re not sure if there’s a problem or not, but most homeowners want a more specific response than that—so here you go!

AC repairs in Westlake, OH aren’t to be scoffed at. Don’t let heatwaves take you by surprise and cause a small issue in your AC to get much worse. Call us today!

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HVAC Repairs: 3 Signs That It’s Time

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Air_Conditioning_Air_Conditioner_Repairing_Cold_Temperature_Work_Tool_Examining-meVigilance is key when it comes to a healthy heating system. If there are any strange noises, smells, leaks, or other phenomena occurring, you should always contact a professional to take a good look at your Avon, OH, HVAC system. Even with that disclaimer, it’s also helpful to know the signs that your system might need some serious repair.

Technicians often use a checklist to inspect specific components of your HVAC system to find problems. While you might not have a professionals’ checklist (unless you become a certified HVAC technician yourself), we can go over some of the more overt signs that there’s a serious problem with the machinery that controls the temperature of your home. This way you’ll know when to call the professionals.

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Everything You Need to Know About Air Conditioner Leaks

Monday, October 8th, 2018

air-conditioning-repairEven for those who aren’t mechanically adept, most of us know that leaks in a machine are never a good sign. For your air conditioner, that’s also true most of the time. Sometimes it could be harmless condensation dripping off the machine. But in other cases, it could be something like…

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The Reason Your Air Conditioner Is Freezing

Monday, September 24th, 2018

evaporator-coilImagine this scenario:

Your air conditioner is acting funny one day. It doesn’t seem to be cooling your home much. You’re doubly sure it’s not cooling the home when you put your hand up to the air vent and feel very little air (despite the fact that you can hear the AC’s fan blowing). So you go to investigate, and what you find in your indoor AC unit is a giant, frozen over block of metal!

The block of metal is nothing unusual—that would be your evaporator coil. Read on to find out why a frozen evaporator coil is enough to warrant an emergency call with a North Olmsted HVAC company.

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Is It Time to Call an AC Repairman?

Monday, September 10th, 2018

ac-repairman-going-over-paperworkWe understand no one really likes calling in for air conditioning repairs. If you’re absolutely desperate, sure, you’ll reluctantly call in. But before it gets to that point, you might be wondering if you can put off that call just a little bit longer.

You could, but you’d be placing your AC at risk of damage and possibly add some unnecessary dollars to your energy bill. We’ll give you a few scenarios where you really don’t want to put off that AC repair call any longer.

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Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

Monday, August 27th, 2018

man-feeling-hot-in-front-of-fanWe can think of one thing worse than an air conditioner that stops working when you need it most:

An air conditioner that blows hot air instead of cold air.

But we’re not just saying that as some kind of joke. There are certain kinds of AC issues that can do the opposite of what your AC is intended to do. If your AC is ever blowing out air that isn’t cold, there could be a problem. We’ll help you figure it out so you can know whether you just need to reprogram your thermostat or if it requires calling an air conditioning expert in Fairview Park, OH.

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Watch Out for AC Trouble This Summer

Monday, June 18th, 2018

hvac-technician-air-condition-repairSome equipment you only use part of the year, such as a lawn mower or a snow blower. Otherwise, it’s out of sight and out of mind. That is until you need to mow your yard or clear a driveway. Then you worry about all the things that might go wrong in your time of need. The same is true for your AC system. For much of the year in Ohio, it’s on the backburner. When summer arrives, however, be on the lookout for these common signs of AC trouble.

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