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

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!

Continue Reading

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.

Continue Reading

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.

Continue Reading

Why Does It Cost So Much to Run My Air Conditioner?

Monday, August 10th, 2015

It takes a lot of energy to run an air conditioner, but today’s high efficiency systems are designed to make a noticeable impact on your bills. But even the best air conditioners cannot conserve energy if you do not take proper care to keep them maintained. Here are a few reasons your air conditioner may be costing more to run than you would expect, and what you can do about it.

Continue Reading

Why Are the Rooms in My Home Different Temperatures?

Monday, August 3rd, 2015

The main benefit of central AC is that a single system can control the temperature throughout the entire home. But this is sometimes its biggest problem as well. In some cases, it’s difficult to get the temperature to be consistent throughout the entire home because the house has an extensive floorplan or because some of the rooms are designed to be taller or wider than others. So what should you do?

Continue Reading

My Air Conditioner Isn’t Very Old: Do I Need to Schedule Service?

Monday, July 20th, 2015

We like to inform our customers about the benefits of scheduling annual maintenance for their air conditioners. Professional maintenance becomes particularly important as an air conditioner ages, but should you schedule service if yours is only a few years old?

Continue Reading

4 Things You Should Know about Installing a New Air Conditioner

Monday, July 6th, 2015

So you’ve decided it’s time to spring for a new air conditioner. This is a great choice for any homeowner spending way too much on energy costs or to repair a faulty system far too often. But the process is probably a little stressful if you’re just starting out. Here are some things you should know about installing a new air conditioner that may make the process go a lot more smoothly.

Continue Reading

3 Tips for Using Your AC’s Thermostat Efficiently

Monday, June 29th, 2015

The operation of your home HVAC system relies on a lot of parts, but the one component you probably ever really think about is the thermostat. The thermostat serves two main purposes: detecting the temperature in the room and sending a signal to the AC when it is time to kick in again or shut off for the time being.

Continue Reading

Delaying Calling for AC Repair Can Cost You

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

Unfortunately, any air conditioner will experience issues from time to time, and you’ll need the help of an air conditioning professional to fix the issue. Too many people wait to call a technician for smaller repairs, and in this time the problem can spiral into something much worse. There are a number of reasons people delay calling for repairs; let’s break down some of the most common.

Continue Reading

5 Tips to Help You Save Money on Air Conditioning

Monday, June 8th, 2015

When you run your air conditioner this summer, you are likely to notice the difference it makes for your bills. Air conditioning systems consume a lot of energy, but turning off the system completely is not the only way to save money this summer. Keep your bills a little bit lower by following these tips, and call an air conditioning technician in your area to learn more.

Continue Reading