DB Heating & Cooling, Inc. Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning Repairs’

Choose a Professional for Your Air Conditioning Services

Monday, August 7th, 2017

Smiling HVAC technician with another technician in the background tending to outdoor AC unitThe social culture we live in today is very much a “do-it-yourself” one. The internet amplifies this even more—for just about any home improvement project you want to tackle or repair needs you want to fix, there’s a video for it. Everything from gardening tips to building furniture or fixing a mechanical problem in your car can be found online.

With many “around the house” jobs, a small amount of technical knowledge and some hard work is all it really takes to accomplish a task such as those mentioned above. But this DIY culture has a dark side too—it can lead people astray so that they attempt to handle repairs and big jobs that only a professional should be trusted to complete. One of these jobs is Ramsey, NJ air conditioning repairs.

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Should I Replace a Failing AC Compressor?

Monday, April 3rd, 2017

replace-failing-compressorIf the thermostat is the “brain” of your air conditioning system, then your compressor is the system’s “heart.” This is one of the most essential components of the AC system, and without a functional compressor, your cooling system won’t produce any cold air at all.

When your air conditioner begins to experience operating problems, the best thing to do is contact your Allendale, NJ air conditioning service pros. The first thing we’ll investigate is, in fact, your compressor as many common AC issues stem from here. So, what if an HVAC technician informs you that yours is failing? What should your next step be?

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Why Does My Refrigerant Need to Be Refilled?

Monday, August 29th, 2016

The short answer to this question is, “it shouldn’t have to be.” Your AC system is actually supplied with enough refrigerant upon installation to ideally last throughout its entire lifespan. Yet, our technicians still frequently get questions related to refrigerant. It’s understandable that you would ask, and we’re glad you did! It’s important to understand the role that refrigerant has in your air conditioner, and why it would ever need to be refilled.

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Air Conditioner Sounds You Should Never Ignore

Monday, August 1st, 2016

Have you noticed any air conditioning problems this season? As we are well into the summer heat, hopefully the answer to this is no, since you are relying on your system just about every day. Of course if you do experience any air conditioning problems, our team is here to assist. But how exactly do you know when it’s time to give us a call?

One of the most common signs that something is wrong with your AC system is weird sounds. No air conditioner is ever going to be silent of course, but if you notice sounds that are unfamiliar to anything you’ve heard before, then repairs—or an inspection at the very least—are most likely needed.

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Should Ice be forming on My AC?

Monday, July 11th, 2016

One of the most common questions homeowners have for our technicians is, “Is ice on my air conditioner normal?” It may seem as though it is—after all, an air conditioner’s job is to supply cold air, right? Unfortunately, ice is not normal and you would be right to be concerned if you discover this issue.

Ice on air conditioners is not a rare problem, but one that should be taken care of right away. But how does ice form on your AC? And most importantly, why should you worry if ice is forming on your air conditioner? We’ve answered this and more below.

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