Yost & Campbell Heating, Cooling & Generators Blog: Posts Tagged ‘air conditioner’

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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Air Conditioning Repairs We See Often

Thursday, June 11th, 2020

Air conditioners often have problems are due to neglect or just plain old age. Unfortunately, homeowners know so little about these machines and how they work that by the time we’re called to investigate, it’s just too late.

By being more informed on what actually happens to an air conditioner when it’s in need of repair, homeowners can better prepare for an issue before it becomes something worse. Treating repairs when they’re minor before they become major is one of the most important aspects of our job as HVAC professionals.

So for those in the mood to learn more about their AC systems and prevent problems in the future, keep reading. We’ll go into detail about some of the more common repair needs we see, how they occur, and how they relate to air conditioning in Yonkers, NY.

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FAQ: How Does Ice Form on an Air Conditioner?

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

There is a short answer and a long answer to that question. The short answer is that airflow has become restricted somehow in the interior of the air conditioner, which has cooled the temperature to freezing degrees. The long answer? Well, a combination of airflow being restricted and increased moisture can both be the culprits of ice forming on an air conditioner. Either way, this is a problem with air conditioning in Scarsdale, NY that needs to be addressed as soon as it’s found. And no, by addressing it we don’t mean using a hairdryer to melt the ice periodically.

For a system that’s concerned with bringing air into a home, airflow is of vital importance to an air conditioner. Without proper airflow maintenance, cleaned filters, and cleaned coils, the system will get air trapped inside of it that steadily drops in temperature. Eventually, a house might be 80°F but the inside of the air conditioner will quickly be approaching 20°F!

So, let’s talk about what can be done to avoid ice, and more specifically how airflow gets blocked in the first place.

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A Guide to Custom Cooling Solutions

Monday, September 9th, 2019

A home doesn’t all have to be a single temperature. In fact, it hasn’t been this way for quite a while. While the family squabbles over the temperature in different rooms, racing to hog the thermostat and put the temperature exactly where it shouldn’t be, there exist solutions that can make everyone happy. Call them custom cooling solutions, or just alternatives to the average AC system. Their job is to create a custom cooling environment for the entire family.

We’ll be getting into two main aspects of it today when it comes to custom cooling. One of them is the ductless air conditioning system, which is comprised of several air handlers that cool separate rooms. The other is a zone control system that can be installed in the ductwork of a central air conditioning system. Either of these systems can make the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, and even bathrooms their own temperature for their unique inhabitants.

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5 Sounds an AC Should Not Be Making

Monday, August 26th, 2019

Homeowners can usually tell when there’s something wrong with an AC unit, just by the way of the noises they make. A central air conditioner that’s functioning properly shouldn’t make any noises aside from the gentle waft of a refreshing breeze coming from air ducts. However, if an air conditioner is making some peculiar noise, this is often a clue towards a problem that’s much bigger in scale. Sometimes there are even home solutions for AC repair in Harrison, NY, if they’re appropriately addressed with the right tools.

There’s got to be a way to classify these issues by sound and inform homeowners on just how pertinent they should be about an AC that sounds “off.” This list of air conditioner sounds is pretty well known throughout the HVAC industry. It’s not okay to just sit back and pretend that an air conditioner is supposed to make these noises.

So, what kinds of noises are we talking about?

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3 Reasons a Heat Pump Makes for a Good AC Replacement

Monday, July 15th, 2019

temperature-guageBecause investing in a new air conditioning system is a pretty major expense, and because investing in the wrong AC system is such a major mistake, it only makes sense for homeowners to consider all available options before replacing their systems. One option that every homeowner is wise to consider is the heat pump. Are they right for everyone? Well, no—no air conditioner is right for everyone. For many, however, the heat pump is ideal.

What makes the heat pump such a great AC replacement? That is the focus of today’s post. We’re going to explore the benefits of using a heat pump, as well as a bit about how heat pumps actually work. As always, we are the HVAC contractor in White Plains, NY, to trust with any questions that may come up. Our clients know they’ll have the right systems in place when they work with the pros on our team.

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