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How To Save Money on AC Repairs

The air system that is in your home is comprised of a complex set of parts that all work together to deliver conditioned air according to the temperature that you prefer. Indoor temperature is an important aspect of your comfort at home and this is why taking good care of the air conditioner is vital.

Maintenance and Performance

  • When the performance of your system is low, this has an adverse effect on your comfort and causes problems that can be prevented. A major reason for poor performance is lack of proper maintenance.
  • The process of air conditioning is intricately connected and a problem with any of the parts while the system works delivers air that is not properly conditioned to the ideal temperature or results in no conditioned air.
  • Constant use, voltage and temperature fluctuations, dirt and debris can all eventually damage your system. Many AC problems are attributed to lack of maintenance. Giving your air conditioner the care that it needs is necessary for longer lasting performance.
  • Some homeowners believe that maintaining their air conditioning systems requires too much time and effort. They end up avoiding AC maintenance completely until the system no longer works. In such situations, it is advisable to hire professionals who can schedule regular visits and keep your air conditioning working better for longer.

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How To Reduce Your A/C Costs With The Right Landscaping Design

how to landscape your yard to save on air conditioning costs                     With the right landscaping design you could save a significant amount of money on your energy bills. According to the Department of Energy, proper landscaping is the best way for homeowners to decrease their carbon footprint and save money, especially in the summer months when we blast our air conditioners. In fact, without a properly placed tree or shrub, we are essentially throwing out money each time we pay our utility bills. Just like we protect our homes against thieves, we should also protect our homes against the sun during the summer months. Here are some ways to reduce your A/C costs with the right landscaping design.

Plant deciduous trees on the south and east sides of your home. During the summer months is when the heat will be pouring through our windows and heating up our homes. With properly placed and planted deciduous trees, the leaves can block out up to 60% of sunlight during the summer months and when the tree loses its leaves during the winter, it can bring the sunlight back to warm the house. You could even plant evergreen trees on the north and west side of the house to protect against the heat from the setting sun.

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Repairing Versus Replacing Your Air Conditioning Equipment

should i repair my air conditionerAs time goes on, it will eventually become necessary to repair or replace your air conditioning equipment. It is an unavoidable event; nothing lasts forever, and new technology is quickly making old appliances inefficient and obsolete. However, it can be difficult to realize when something really needs to be fixed. Deciding whether it is more beneficial to repair or replace air conditioning equipment can be even more difficult. If you’re not a home appliance expert, you’re going to need some help determining the right course of action for your air conditioning.

How can you tell if your air conditioning needs a helping hand? Look for issues with your air conditioning system that didn’t exist when it was first installed, or anything else that seems out of place. Excessive noise coming from your air conditioner is usually a sign that something needs work. A home that is undesirably humid or dusty is probably not getting the circulation it needs, often due to air conditioning problems. If you are experiencing these or other problems, it is time to have your air conditioning equipment evaluated by Comfort Caddies In Naples FL.

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