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Taking Preventative HVAC Measures

August 23rd, 2010 admin Comments off

An important “responsibility” of any home is to provide you and your family with protection from the elements; often thought of as wind, rain, snow, or hail. However, protection against extreme heat is often thought to be equally as important, especially in the South. The majority of homes in Alabama have some type of HVAC system, and there’s nothing worse than having your HVAC system fail when you need it most.

This is where our Birmingham Air Conditioning Company comes in. A lot of people make the major error of letting their systems run until it finally breaks down; costing them an arm and a leg in repairs. Financially, you can have more peace of mind if you hire an AC company to perform the routine maintenance.

The odds are against your HVAC never having a single issue. Having routine check-up will both reduce the chances of experiencing a costly malfunction, ensuring that you can get any bugs fixed before something goes awry. It can be frustrating to spend a few days in the blistering heat or bitter cold waiting for a repair technician to make it to your home. It’s much better to stay on top of things before they cause problems.

There are certain aspects of Birmingham HVAC repair which can only be performed by a licensed technician, like refilling refrigerant. It is often much less complex to have an HVAC technician do a regular check-up twice a year than to try to fix it yourself.

One of our qualified HVAC technicians will be able to detect any possible problems within your system and repair them before your entire unit falls into disrepair. Call One Hour HVAC Company today for a free estimate.

“Going Green” With Your Air Conditioning

August 6th, 2010 admin Comments off

Looking to reduce your environmental “footprint” and save some cash at the same time? Follow these helpful tips and alleviate some of the extra baggage your air conditioning is having on the Earth – and your wallet.

The most important tip for lessening your environmental impact is having your air conditioning serviced twice a year. A Spring and Fall tune-up by a licensed Birmingham AC Repair team allows your system to return to top-notch efficiency – meaning you’ll have to run your A/C less and that it will more efficient.

Cooling and heating is almost always the biggest chunk of the average family’s energy bill. Reducing that number directly correlates with the inverse impact your actions are having on the environment. Think your A/C temperature could spare a couple degrees? Try raising your air conditioner’s temperature 2-3 degrees and you’ll reap the rewards when you receive your bill. A warmer A/C temperature also releases fewer harmful CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) into the atmosphere.

This one is important – repair refrigerant leaks! Older air conditioners often use R22 Freon refrigerant fluid that is environmentally harmful (as well as harmful to humans) – leaks only make this issue worse. If you have a leak in your air conditioner, contact a Birmingham air conditioning expert ASAP. To resolve the issue for good, have a new air conditioner installed. Most newer air conditioning units use refrigerant that is environmentally-neutral. In fact, as of this year, R22 Freon cannot be used in any new cooling units.

Wanna “go green” and save some green? Call our Birmingham HVAC technicians today!