Yost & Campbell Heating, Cooling & Generators Blog: Posts Tagged ‘New Rochelle’

Set Up an AC for Success!

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

Air conditioning failures are not that hard to notice. Anyone out there can tell that they’re suffering from an AC failure if a once-a-year heatwave has struck the tri-state area and their home is stuck baking at 90°F no matter what button is pressed on the thermostat. While it’s a bit more complicated than just successes and failures, to some homeowners they just want their AC to succeed.

So, regardless of how well an AC is working, here are a few tips to help move it from the “failure” category to the “success” category. Between some best practices, some tips about professional service, and some pro tips, it’s possible to improve efficiency and comfort levels in a home through just a few lifestyle changes.

For homeowners out there who are struggling with their air conditioners, we can help. Just give our team a call for air conditioning service in New Rochelle, NY if there’s a problem and we’ll fix it.

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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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What Is an Automatic Standby Generator?

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

We’re fairly certain that anyone with an internet connection and television has heard of a Generac automatic standby generator. They’re some of the most high-tech solutions available to homes that are regularly without power. With the amount of wear and tear some of these generators get, especially in New York where hurricanes and storms can be particularly nasty, a better model generator will stave off expensive generator repair in New Rochelle, NY and other communities.

A Generac automatic standby generator can be the perfect solution to a home that’s constantly rifled with stormy weather and power outages. Instead of using expensive fuels to power inefficient portable generators, try an automatic standby generator that can keep any appliance in a home running smoothly.

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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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