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You are likely very familiar with the normal sounds that your air conditioner makes as it runs and when it turns on and off. With this familiarity, the sounds can easily become background noise that you hardly notice. However, when the sounds coming from your air conditioner change, your system likely needs professional repair service as soon as possible. What are some of the AC sounds that indicate trouble? AC Sounds That Indicate Trouble A

Few things are as frustrating as turning on the air conditioning in your home only to be greeted with warm or, in some cases, downright hot air. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is one that many homeowners encounter when they turn down the thermostat setting on their home’s air conditioning (AC) unit in hopes of cooling off. That’s because nearly all homes have AC. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, over 90% of homes in the

When the temperatures start to get hot, you want to know that you can rely on your air conditioner. However, problems can happen, and that can lead to a malfunctioning unit. A frozen AC system can reduce your home’s cooling, cause higher energy bills, and potentially lead to costly repairs. Why does this occur? Let’s take a look at the main reasons for this common issue with air conditioner systems. Birmingham, Alabama has a hot

Proactive maintenance is the key to extending the lifespan of your AC system. When you understand the most common issues affecting AC units in your area, you can spot and solve minor problems before they turn into expensive and time-consuming repairs. Even better, you can take steps to prevent these issues from happening in the first place. Birmingham, Alabama has a hot and humid climate with long summers, and high temperatures can put a strain

If there’s one thing that Birmingham residents know, it’s that summers can become quite toasty…to put it mildly. With temperatures often hovering around the mid-90s, it’s no wonder that so many are trying to make it a priority to stay cool. But what is the ideal temperature setting for your thermostat when it’s so humid and hot outside? Official guidelines are now stating that 78°F is the ideal temperature to keep you comfortable while also

Although weather experts may refer to Birmingham as having a “”humid subtropical”” climate, those of us who live here understand that it’s just not that simple in the Deep South. The supposedly mild winters are sometimes anything but mild, and the weather patterns seem to be more unpredictable than ever these days. When you’re not sure if it’s going to be frigid or frosty outside — or if it’s time to put on your shorts

Your home’s air conditioner is a complex system with all kinds of electrical, mechanical, and electronic parts. Somewhere in the middle of all those important components is the capacitor, a simple device that can leave you high and dry – and hot – if it fails. The entire system will fail to cool if the capacitor goes out, leaving warm air blowing through your ducts and creating strain on an air handler that can’t cool