Yost & Campbell Heating, Cooling & Generators Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning Maintenance’

Tips for Better Cooling Efficiency

Monday, August 12th, 2019

checkmark-greenWe know how hot it can get in New Rochelle. Sometimes it gets so hot that a well-maintained air conditioning system will have trouble keeping up. Even the best air conditioners have trouble keeping it more than twenty degrees cooler than the temperature outside. So what can be done as a homeowner to mitigate these problems and give an AC all the love and support it needs to function as efficiently as possible? There are plenty of nifty tips for increasing the efficiency of an air conditioner!

An air conditioner is made of several different parts that require yearly maintenance in order to make sure it can function properly on the hottest of days. A good tip to remember is to schedule a tune-up for air conditioning in New Rochelle, NY before the summer starts—this ensures any air conditioning system is up to the challenge.

Aside from that, we can talk about some things that a homeowner can do to make their AC run more efficiently.

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AC Tip: Fresh Filters Needed!

Monday, July 29th, 2019

man-with-filterHomeowners today have the luxury of living in complete comfort during even the hottest days of the year thanks to the many whole-house air conditioning options on the market. What too many homeowners fail to realize, however, is that even the best air conditioning systems can really under-deliver in certain circumstances. Scheduling routine air conditioning maintenance is the best way to keep air conditioning systems working as efficiently and effectively as possible.

It is also the best way to keep the need for air conditioning repair in Queens, NY, at bay. One part of the equation that is sometimes overlooked is the need for changing the air filter regularly. Yes, the air filter will be changed during the system’s annual tune-up. No, changing that air filter once a year is not enough. It may not sound like that big of a deal, but a dirty air filter will really set any air conditioning system back in a substantial way.

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Lower AC Bills with These Helpful Tips

Monday, August 14th, 2017

lower-ac-billsAir conditioning bills tend to skyrocket in July and August as homeowners run their systems constantly in an effort to beat the heat. With proper maintenance–ideally before the summer starts–and judicious use, most air conditioners are up to the challenge, and can provide reliable cooling without risk of a breakdown during the summer months. Homeowners looking to upgrade their systems can cut into costs as well, by replacing older thermostats, installing electronic filters and similar steps designed to ease the load on the AC system. But while those require the services of a trained professional, prudent homeowners can also take a number of simple steps themselves to cut down on those high AC bills and reduce the overall strain on the system. A brief list of possible options can be found below.

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Modern Thermostats Provide Real Benefits

Monday, July 3rd, 2017

modern-thermostatThermostats have been a part of most homes for generations, and most of us have become accustomed to seeing them on the wall, quietly doing their job. They have few moving parts and can do their jobs for decades without needing replacement, making them a good investment for your money.

There’s one significant reason to exchange your older thermostat for a more modern one. Technological advances in the past few years have improved the available features modern thermostats immeasurably. If your thermostat is more than a decade old and running fine, congratulations! Having said that, it might pay to look into a more up-to-date model and the benefits it can provide. What kind of benefits? Read on for the answers.

(Note that if you have an older thermostat that still uses mercury, you should get it changed immediately regardless of your current needs. Mercury is toxic and has no place in any home. A trained professional can safely dispose of such a thermostat and replace it with a safer digital model.)

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The Benefits of Air Conditioning Maintenance

Monday, May 8th, 2017

air-conditioning-maintenanceSummer will be here before too long, and most homeowners in the area have already started to run their air conditioners on a regular basis. That use is only going to increase as temperatures rise, with an attendant rise in the stress and strain on the system itself.

One of the best ways to curtail that strain—and the costs involved—is to schedule air conditioning maintenance once each spring, before the weather gets too hot. It pays dividends over the long hot summer, and when applied over time, the number of benefits only increase. Here is a quick breakdown on how it all works.

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