Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Tips to Beat High Cooling Costs This Year

Monday, April 15th, 2024

As summer approaches, many homeowners are bracing for the inevitable rise in cooling costs that comes with trying to keep their homes comfortable. We understand that managing these costs without sacrificing comfort is a top priority for our customers. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of effective strategies to help you beat the high cooling costs this year. From smarter thermostat management to regular air conditioning maintenance and timely AC repair in Colorado Springs, these tips will keep your home cool without breaking the bank.

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Does Your Heat Pump Need Spring Maintenance? Yes!

Monday, April 1st, 2024

As the seasons change, it’s essential to ensure that your home’s heating and cooling systems are ready to meet the demands of the upcoming weather. When it comes to your heat pump, many homeowners mistakenly believe that maintenance is only necessary once a year. However, spring maintenance is just as crucial as fall maintenance for keeping your heat pump running smoothly. A heat pump works twice as hard as an air conditioner or a furnace, so it needs bi-annual heat pump service in Colorado Springs to maintain it.

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Get Hot-Weather Ready With AC Maintenance

Monday, March 18th, 2024

At Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning, we understand the importance of staying cool and comfortable during the hot weather. That’s why we’re here to guide you on why maintenance for your air conditioning in Colorado Springs is a crucial annual task.

As a trusted HVAC contractor in the region, we can’t stress enough how vital regular AC maintenance is for the optimal functioning of your cooling system. Spring is the ideal time to address any issues and ensure your AC unit is ready to tackle the upcoming heatwaves.

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Situations That Call for Emergency AC Repair

Monday, September 18th, 2023

As a homeowner, sometimes it can be challenging to know when to call for emergency AC repair and when it can wait. Of course, when the forecast calls for triple-digit temperatures and your AC won’t turn on, then it’s obviously an emergency situation. But sometimes it’s more nuanced than that.

For example, what if your AC isn’t working optimally but it’s late summer and you don’t think you’ll need it until spring? Then what should you do? It gets tricky, doesn’t it? Let’s explore this topic in detail so you’ll know when to pick up the phone pronto and when to wait it out.

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It’s Not Too Late for AC Maintenance

Monday, June 26th, 2023

With the first day of summer officially here and some mini heat waves already behind us, you’ve undoubtedly been using your air conditioning in Black Forest already. You may have realized that you might’ve missed the ideal time to schedule AC maintenance: in the spring. You might also be worried that you dilly-dallied too long and now it’s no use to get that tune-up, so you’d might as well wait until next year. We’re here to tell you, nothing could be further from the truth.

The fact is that it’s never too late for maintenance, especially if you’ve skipped it in the past. Although it’s ideally done in the spring, it’s better to have it done whenever you can, even if it’s halfway through the cooling season. Here are all the reasons why.

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How to Set Your AC During a Heat Wave

Monday, June 12th, 2023

We’ve experienced some intense heat waves lately that might have challenged your HVAC system in Colorado Springs. How well does your AC perform when temperatures skyrocket and it’s under duress? You can’t afford to have your AC break down during a heat wave. Let’s look at things you can do to hopefully avoid that from happening.

When unusually high temperatures strike, a common question we get from homeowners is, “What temperature should I set my AC at during a heat wave?” In a nutshell, the answer is you should set it at the highest temperature that you’re comfortable with, but we’ll answer this in more detail below.

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Why Does My Air Conditioner Take So Long to Start?

Monday, May 1st, 2023

Sometimes we all need some extra help to get going. Some people rely on coffee, exercise, or a shower to get going in the morning. Even your home’s comfort systems need a little jolt sometimes. In fact, your AC needs a big jolt of electricity to get started every time you use it.

A common question we get from homeowners is, “Why does my air conditioner take so long to start?” This is a fairly easy thing for a professional HVAC technician to diagnose because it’s usually related to the capacitor. Read on to learn about your AC’s capacitor and how to know when it’s time to call us to inspect it.

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6 Sounds Your AC Shouldn’t Make

Monday, April 17th, 2023

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Today’s home comfort systems are designed to work effortlessly and quietly so that homeowners hardly even know they’re on. When it comes to your home’s air conditioning system, it should be relatively quiet. All you should hear is the sound it makes when it turns off and on and the quiet flow of air from the vents.

When all’s not right with your air conditioner, it’ll be sure to let you know. The most obvious way it’ll do so is by disrupting your home’s harmony with loud and sometimes obnoxious sounds. You shouldn’t ignore these sounds for many reasons, the primary reason being that doing so will only make whatever issue is causing the noise worse. If you hear any of these noises, be sure to call us for AC repair in Colorado Springs so we can restore your home’s harmony ASAP.

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Why You Shouldn’t Install Your Air Conditioner Yourself

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

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If you’ve ever searched for a tutorial on YouTube, you’ve probably found at least one video on the subject you were looking for. It seems like there’s a video for just about anything you want to learn how to do. When you combine the accessibility of YouTube videos with the fact that so many people are visual learners, it’s easy to see why it’s become so popular for DIYers.

However, there are some things you should never make a DIY attempt at, even if it seems like you’ve found a helpful tutorial. One of these is the installation of HVAC systems. Not only is it potentially dangerous, but you also run the risk of damaging the expensive system you just spent a hefty chunk of change on. Here are reasons you shouldn’t attempt a DIY AC installation in Colorado Springs.

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A Guide to AC Repair or Replacement

Monday, March 20th, 2023

There are a lot of reasons why homeowners might put off calling for air conditioning repair. They’re hopeful it’ll get better on its own. Or they’re getting by with portable fans. Their AC is kind of cooling their home and it doesn’t seem like it warrants a call for repairs. Yet! For an air conditioner that hasn’t totally broken down, not knowing if you should have it looked at is understandable.

However, we want to make sure that the fear of your AC being unable to be repaired never causes you to hesitate about getting the system checked. We never want a homeowner to feel like replacement is their only option–or to feel pressured into it!

We created this guide to help homeowners know the factors we consider when advising for either repairs or replacement.

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