Yost & Campbell Heating, Cooling & Generators Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

End of Summer Air Conditioning Checklist

Monday, August 21st, 2023

We’re well on our way to fall, so most homeowners are deciding to switch gears from cooling to heating. It’s understandable, the record-breaking highs this summer will likely be matched with record-breaking cold temperatures and snow storms this winter, so it’s only fair to try and look ahead.

But this doesn’t mean that an air conditioner should be forgotten about. In fact, the air conditioning system that’s been working hard all summer long will still need to perform next summer, so reviewing the system’s performance and condition could be a way of looking extra far in advance, to the summer of next year.

So, we’d like to walk customers through an end-of-season evaluation of their ACs. This will help many of our customers decide on whether they should switch gears towards heating or invest in valuable air conditioning repairs in the Bronx, NY.

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Tips to Get Through a Tri-State Area Heatwave

Monday, July 24th, 2023

It’s summertime in New York, which means scorching hot temperatures, unbearable humidity, and indoor air quality events that make leaving a window open a bad option. Customers all across the tri-state area are trying every method in the book for staying cool, comfortable and safe. We understand, and our team is hard at work helping everyone who calls us.

Some folks are lucky with powerful, brand-new AC units that can keep an entire home cool. Others are busy dealing with shoddy window ACs, or central systems that need serious AC repair in Westchester, NY. Everyone is in a different situation, but there’s no reason why we all can’t be comfortable and safe.

This blog is dedicated to a few tips and tricks to help get through a New York heatwave in a way that doesn’t ruin the budget or make customers do too much.

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What Peace of Mind Really Means

Monday, June 26th, 2023

We talk a lot about getting “peace of mind” when customers call for professional support. The phrase “peace of mind” is thrown around a lot, and it can mean different things to different people. Some people are very budget conscious, which means that they get more “peace of mind” from staying within their budget.

Other folks want to be taken care of, helped from step one to step ten, with a licensed HVAC professional who cares about them. There are different strokes for different folks, and we’re here to talk about some of the benefits that come from this kind of work.

So, for any customers out there with an immediate AC repair in Scarsdale, NY, be sure to call for professional help. In more ways than one, customers can get some serious peace of mind with a licensed contractor on their side.

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Don’t Ignore a Short Cycling AC

Monday, April 17th, 2023

There are lots of words used in the HVAC industry that can be confusing to people. “Hard starting,” “refrigerant,” and even “short cycling” are all words that have specific meanings to HVAC technicians, while they might illicit different images in the head of a customer. This is where a disconnect can sometimes form between a customer who has a problem and a technician who should be called to fix that problem.

A good example of this happening is with short cycling. This is a problem that is pretty notorious and afflicts many air conditioning systems in our general area, but customers barely even know it’s a problem unless they’re well-acquainted with HVAC technology. Sometimes people won’t call for AC repair in Westchester until it’s too late.

So, now it’s our turn to inform the public free of charge so that they can inform their friends and neighbors. Help us in our mission to make sure nobody gets stuck with a short cycling system without professional repairs.

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5 Quick Tips for a Broken AC

Monday, July 11th, 2022

Temperatures are reaching their peak this year, and our air conditioners are the first line of defense against them. For any customers that might be on the verge of losing their AC because the system is malfunctioning or running incorrectly, we urge them to call our team for AC repair in Westchester, NY and beyond. The earlier a homeowner calls for support, the easier it will be to schedule a repair.

However, depending on our schedule and the busyness of the season, we might not be able to reach a homeowner in need until at least a few hours or a day has passed. While calling early for help is always a good solution, these things happen and we want our customers to remain safe and cool while they wait for AC repairs.

So, let’s talk about a few strategies to remain cool and collected while waiting for a professional to fix a struggling AC.

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3 Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer

Monday, July 26th, 2021

First torrential downpours, then muggy humidity indexes, and now scorching hot temperatures that are breaking records. It looks like we won’t be getting a break this year as things heat up and get uncomfortable. It’s no secret that we’re relying on our air conditioners more and more to the point where we don’t even know what we’d do without them.

Luckily, we’ve listed below some tips that could help homeowners avoid straining their AC systems too much to the point of needing emergency AC repair in Queens, NY. With the help of appliances like ceiling fans, dehumidifiers, and just a few best practices, air conditioners don’t have to fight so hard to make homes comfortable.

So, it’s time to pull out a notebook and get ready to jot down some helpful hints. We’re going to go over some great ways to minimize energy bills, keep an air conditioner in good shape, and bring the temperature down a few degrees so things remain comfortable.

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4 AC Noises Never to Ignore

Monday, September 7th, 2020

What kind of noises does an air conditioner make? If anyone out there said “gentle whooshing noise of air coming from a vent” or “a clicking sound when it started up or stopped,” then they would be right. However, if they started saying things like “buzzing” or “rattling,” then there’s something we need to address.

Air conditioners are not supposed to make noises aside from the two we first mentioned. Anything else can be a sign that there is something wrong and it needs to be repaired. While it might be easy to call for AC repair in Harrison, NY, the important part is calling for help when it’s needed the most. Waiting too long while a noise impairs the cooling ability of a machine could spell higher energy bills and a shorter system lifespan.

Let’s take a look at some of the noises an air conditioner can make.

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AC Efficiency Guide: Ways to Save

Monday, July 13th, 2020

What does efficiency mean? In the HVAC industry, efficiency means energy consumption in relation to cooling or heating power. An efficiently running air conditioner or heater will run while consuming as little energy as possible. This term is important because it signals the need to keep operating costs low and gives homeowners a clear idea of how much a specific type of AC unit or heater will cost to run.

What many contractors don’t tell homeowners is that there are additional ways to increase efficiency and lower the energy consumption of HVAC systems. These aren’t things that anyone needs to purchase, they’re just simple behavioral changes. While we go into detail about these nifty efficiency tips, make sure to call our team for air conditioning repair in New Rochelle if an air conditioner starts consuming more energy than it should.

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The Most Expensive AC Repair to Look Out For

Monday, June 29th, 2020

Air conditioners require a few repair needs throughout the entirety of their lifespans—that’s just unavoidable. What is avoidable, however, are the most expensive repairs, like compressor breakdowns and refrigerant leaks, by early detection and precision installation. It’s time to stop treating an air conditioner like some ghost that lives in the basement for fifteen years, and like a member of the family that it is. Vigilance is the key to keeping an AC in good condition.

Today, we’re going to go over some of the most expensive AC issues that we consistently see. Air conditioning repair in Tarrytown, NY shouldn’t be backbreaking for a budget, so if any of these issues sound familiar, it’s a good idea to contact our experts immediately. Maintenance and vigilance are going to keep an air conditioner in good condition and avoid the majority of these problems.

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When Should an AC Be Replaced or Repaired?

Monday, June 15th, 2020

To repair or replace, that is the question! This could be one of the hardest parts about owning an air conditioner that’s getting on in years. When that AC starts causing problems, our first inclination is to call for repairs and have the problem fixed—but sometimes that’s not the best decision to make.

Let’s face it, air conditioners don’t last forever, and the longer a homeowner goes ignoring that advice, the longer they’ll be paying too much money for the operation of an ancient system. AC repair in the Bronx, NY doesn’t always cut it, and for the systems that are on their last legs, AC replacement can be the service to set it straight.

We’re going to talk about AC replacement and how that can often save homeowners more money than they’re willing to admit.

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