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

When Should I Add More Refrigerant to My AC System?

Monday, June 13th, 2016

Around the beginning of the AC system, customers start to ask a lot of questions about the performance of their air conditioning system. They want to know when they should change the filter (once a month), whether they should schedule professional maintenance (yes!), and one complex question: when should refrigerant be added?

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Is My Air Conditioner Failing Already?

Monday, June 6th, 2016

Problems with an air conditioner can send you into a frenzy, especially if you’ve only recently had it installed. A newer air conditioning system is supposed to run more efficiently and operate more smoothly than your older one. But in only a few short years, months, weeks, or even days, you’ve started to notice a problem.

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3 AC Problems You Might Have Early This Season

Monday, May 30th, 2016

Central air conditioning is a more reliable way to cool down an entire home than using small window air conditioners, which fail easily and quickly and do not do a sufficient job of cooling the home. So you are understandably surprised when your typically reliable system is hit with a major problem.

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There’s Still Time to Tune Up Your Air Conditioner

Monday, May 16th, 2016

Annual AC services help to get your air conditioning system into better condition, allowing you the chance to save money and worry less about the performance of your air conditioner throughout the spring and summer. We typically recommend AC services once a year, and there’s still time to schedule your annual maintenance service!

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Your AC System Needs a Tune Up

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

If your AC system hasn’t had a tune-up yet this year, it’s time! A professional AC tune-up involves a thorough examination of your AC system, and a few steps that help to get the air conditioner into its peak shape. In fact, your air conditioner needs a tune-up—that is, if you expect it to hold up to its standard lifespan and operate efficiently to save you money each month.

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Need a New Air Conditioner? Don’t Wait Too Long!

Monday, April 18th, 2016

When you’re shopping around for a new AC system, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is to wait too long to install it. We’ve seen too many homeowners scramble at the last minute to get a new unit, only to end up with a company they weren’t happy with performing a shoddy installation! Even if you’re not sure of what type of unit you want, call a professional ASAP when you know that you’ll soon be in need of a new air conditioner. Spring is the perfect time to install!

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Why You Should Change Your Air Filter Right Now

Monday, April 11th, 2016

You’ve heard that you’re supposed to change your air filter each month. This means you’ll need to go to the store and purchase a new air filter, which might not be something you want to do at this moment. However, if it’s been a long time since you’ve traded out your home’s air filter, there are some things you should know about why this monthly task is so important.

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It’s Getting Warmer: Why You Should Schedule Air Conditioning Service Today

Monday, April 4th, 2016

Chances are, you haven’t given your air conditioning system much thought lately. However, temperatures are warming up, and you definitely don’t want to get to the first hot day of the season to find yourself facing an air conditioner that needs repair—or worse, replacement. If you haven’t scheduled AC service at least within the last year, then you should do it today!

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Do You Need to “Top Off” the Refrigerant in Your AC?

Monday, August 24th, 2015

Your home air conditioning system has a number of parts and components that work together to cool you off. But the one you may have heard the most about is refrigerant (though you might have heard it referred to as Freon). Refrigerant is a chemical blend that flows through your inside and outside components and exchanges heat from place to place, and a lack of refrigerant can contribute to troubles cooling your home.

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3 Signs You Need a Second Opinion from an Air Conditioning Technician

Monday, August 17th, 2015

At Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning, we pride ourselves on our work, our honesty, and our commitment to the craft. Unfortunately, not every technician can boast so much attention to detail and quality customer service. If your air conditioning technician makes any of the following mistakes, it may be time to seek a second opinion. Read on for more details.

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