DB Heating & Cooling, Inc. Blog : Archive for August, 2020

Does AC Compressor Failure Mean AC Failure?

Monday, August 31st, 2020

old-air-conditionerYou are going to need air conditioning repairs eventually. No air conditioner is perfect. There is no way to guarantee 100% reliability with any AC system. While routine air conditioning maintenance will keep your system as effective and reliable as possible, there is still the chance for problems to develop. What types of problems? Anything from refrigerant leaks to motor issues and capacitor failure.

In terms of issues that you really don’t want to face, though, a failed compressor is about as bad as it gets.  We’re not saying this to alarm you. We don’t want you to live in fear of a failed compressor. But you should know that compressors can and do give out on homeowners. When they do, the question of repair or replacement becomes a very real consideration. Today, our Bergen County,  NJ central AC repair pros are going to cover the topic.

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The 4 Benefits of Professional Duct Sealing

Monday, August 17th, 2020

part-of-ductwork-being-professionally-sealedHave you ever invested in duct testing before? Did you know duct testing was actually a necessary service? Duct testing helps our technicians discover where and how you might be having inefficiencies and indoor air quality problems in your home. For instance, we might find that you have a tear or loose joints that are leaking conditioned air into unoccupied spaces. This not only leads to inefficient HVAC performance, but can introduce allergens and contaminants into your living space.

Before you start worrying about the costs of duct replacement though, know that there’s another solution! Professional duct sealing. No, we aren’t just going to slap some duct tape on your air ducts and call it a day–in fact duct tape isn’t even appropriately named and shouldn’t be used for this purpose at all, ironically. Read on to learn more, including the 4 main benefits of duct sealing!

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4 Symptoms of a Struggling AC System

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

animated-checklistWouldn’t it be great if your air conditioner would sent you a text message when something is wrong with it? What if you could avoid sudden breakdowns and expensive repairs? We agree, that’d be pretty awesome! Maybe one day this will be the case, but for now, it’s up to you as a homeowner to be diligent in your care for your AC system.

This means, scheduling routine maintenance once a year (twice a year if you have a heat pump) to prevent problems. It also means knowing the symptoms and signs of an air conditioner in disrepair. So, what are some of these symptoms? We’ll explain four of them below!

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