What the World Would Be Like If Air Conditioning Repair Didn’t Exist
Hint: It’d Be HOT Air Conditioning Components Most Likely to Break Down this Summer And Make You Hot, Tired and Cranky
Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
12 July 2018
Summer’s here and that means getting ready for a lot of things – cookouts, ball games, and hot weather. Record high temperatures mean using your air conditioning more than ever. If it’s not working, you may be calling someone for air conditioning repair faster than a toupee in a hurricane. But first you should know what the compressor is and what it does.
Air conditioning systems may seem complex – and they are! In this series, we’re going to talk about the five main components: the compressor, fan, condenser coil, evaporator coil, and the refrigerant. If you want to avoid AC failure, you need to know how these components interact and how to guarantee a functioning system.
In the fourth and final installment of the series, we’ll review the most important aspect of air conditioning repair: the compressor, the heart of your AC system. We’ll tell you about the two features you need to ask for when getting a new compressor.
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Fix My Compressor – The Heart of Your AC System
The compressor resides in the middle of the cooling process between the condensing and evaporating coils. Ideally, it takes the evaporated refrigerant from the evaporator coil and “compresses” it so that it can more easily give up that heat in the condenser coil.
Modern AC compressors use what’s known as a “scroll” compressor. It works in a circular motion to compress the refrigerant instead of an up-and-down, or reciprocating piston used in older, less efficient systems. Scroll compressors tend to be more reliable and efficient than reciprocating types. They have fewer moving parts than reciprocating compressors. This results in a smoother and quieter operation.
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“Scroll compressors tend to be more reliable and efficient than reciprocating types”
Air Conditioning Repair – Two is Better Than One
Another feature to look for in AC compressors is two-stage operation. Single-stage compressors found in older cooling systems operate at only one speed. Two-stage compressors, as their implies, operate at two different speeds. This more closely matches the exact cooling needs of the home.
The two-stage compressor runs at a lower speed to remove excess humidity from the air when cooling demands are low. As the temperature rises, however, it can switch to its full capacity to keep you cool. Thus, two-stage systems operate more efficiently than single-stage systems, saving you money.
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As in many devices, the component that has the most moving parts, is subjected to heat and is cycled on and off frequently, is the component that will very often fail first. In your AC system, that component is the compressor.
When you decide to begin air conditioning repair, have your compressor checked-out by a licensed professional to see if it’s working as well as it should. He’ll be able to guide you in the right direction for repair or replacement to keep you cool this summer.
We’ve discussed the compressor – the “heart” of your AC system – in this article. Here are two important features to look for when replacing your old, inefficient, money-wasting compressor:
Make sure you select a unit that uses a “scroll” compressor – it’s quieter and saves money.
Get a two-stage compressor – it’s more efficient.
Replacing your AC system very often costs over $10,000 – so be sure to choose the right pro, the right equipment and the right thermostat.
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Before you call a company for air conditioning repair, there are a few things you can try on your own. While many air conditioning repairs require a professional, homeowners can troubleshoot some common home air conditioning problems themselves.
First of all, and to avoid troubleshooting, please read this important article on Air Conditioning Preventive Maintenance. It provides some great tips on how to preserve your current air conditioning system and prevent the higher costs associated with air conditioning repair and replacement.
If troubleshooting become an issue, here’s a link to an excellent article on Angie’s List on Troubleshooting Common Air Conditioning Problems. This article addresses four common air conditioning repair problems and recommends what you can do if: 1. Your air condenser isn’t running; 2. You have inadequate cooling; 3. Your air conditioning unit is running, but doesn’t cool; and, 4. Your air unit repeatedly shuts off. And, finally they provide advice on when to call a professional.
We also recommend you read our article titled Air Conditioning Repair Services in Southern Maryland. In this article we provide recommendations on what to look for and how to choose a professional air conditioning repair contractor should you have the need to do so.
Finally, you might want to check out this timely article on Air Conditioner Repair and Replacement. In this article, we describe some of the many technical changes that have occurred in air conditioning repair. For example, as of 2010, manufacturers must use a new kind of refrigerant that’s not an ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbon. Plus, we explain some cost/benefit solutions when making a decision to either repair or replace your air conditioning system.
In review, this article is intended to provide you some answers and resolution to common air conditioning repair problems. As a homeowner, there are several options that you can try yourself. First of all, we always recommend that annual air conditioning preventive maintenance will help you avoid expensive repairs in the first place. Finally, should repair or replacement become issues, it’s always best to be an informed consumer.
This article is on Air Conditioning Preventive Maintenance. Is it important to you? If saving money on your energy bills and avoiding high cost maintenance bills is important to you, this is a must read!
Most homeowners do not pay much attention to their Air Conditioning system until something breaks. Grant it, modern air conditioning units are quite dependable and last for years, but that doesn’t mean you should simply ignore your system. If you’ve never given your air conditioning system a checkup, or haven’t done so recently, now’s the perfect time.
Did you know that spending a little money on an annual air conditioning checkup can help you save serious dollars over the long run? For example, if you have a small refrigerant leak repaired, it usually won’t cost too much to fix. On the other hand, if you let the leak run, you could burn out your compressor, which could cost more than $1,000 to replace, plus the freon refrigerant! Grant it, at this time of year you and I have a huge natural energy break.
We are finally free of those high winter energy bills. We can now open our windows, breath the fresh air and get some relief on those huge, unforgivable and unforgettable bills. Hopefully, this relief will last for a while. But, summer is coming. We can’t control that. On the other hand, here is something we can control; air conditioning preventive maintenance. Now is the time to prepare, posture and work to keep those summer bills as low as we can. And, that is something you can control. …, here is something else to consider. We see it all the time. We get calls in mid to late August from customers whose air conditioning systems completely broke down and can’t be fixed. Thier air conditioning system is virtually ‘totalled.’ Our technicians identify components that could have been maintained, but were completely ignored. It’s like having a car that was never taken care of or maintained. Simple maintenance procedures which should have been performed and that would have allowed our customers to avoid replacing their entire system.
Here is what Energy Star recommends on how to maintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual pre-season check-ups. Contractors get busy once the summer and winter seasons arrive, so it’s best to have them check your cooling system in the spring and your heating system in the fall. To remember, you might plan the check-ups around the time changes in the spring and fall. Watch this short Angie’s List video on 5 Things to Know About Air Conditioning Preventive Maintenance.
Let’s take this a step further and use a simple comparison to some preventive maintenance you already do with your other valuable personal property. How do you treat you cars? Do you provide preventive maintenance on your cars? Sure you do! You have the oil changed every 3-5,000 miles! And, if you’re like me, you have all the critical components checked… like you engine belt and transmission and other critical fluid levels. Why do you do this? That’s simple easy… you do it to preserve your cars and to avoid future, very costly maintenance. So, why not do this for your Air Conditioning System?
Ensure that you have a comfortable home to return to this summer. June is not the time to discover your Air Conditioning system is having problems. If a stitch in time saves nine, showing your air conditioning just a little love could save you thousands of repair dollars when you need cooling the most. To help keep you cool this summer, it’s a great idea to service your air conditioner now. A properly maintained air conditioning system operating in an efficient manner can help you save on those always unwelcome electric utility bills and even higher maintenance bills.
Jerry’s Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning is here to help! We are offering 10-Point Maintenance inspection at a discounted price! With Jerry’s Plumbing, you don’t have to worry about inviting us into your home. Our technicians are fully licensed, trained and have undergone a full background check. Please read our testimonials. And, we are a top service provider in Southern Maryland. See us on Angie’s List. And for more tips on reducing your plumbing costs, see our article on reducing plumbing costs.
How to Choose a Professional air conditioning repair contractor?
Choosing a reliable and air conditioning repair contractor should be a simple process. Unfortunately most people don’t know what to look for when searching for a good contractor to install or service their air conditioning equipment and that can make finding the right person for the job difficult. Whether you need repairs or a new air conditioning system installed, it’s important to find an air conditioning repair contractor you can trust to provide quality work and reliable service.
Your air conditioning repair contractor should have the proper licenses.
At Jerry’s Plumbing and Heating & Air Conditioning Services, we have four fully licensed and trained technicians to service your air conditioning repair needs! If you’ve been having problems with your existing cooling system a our licensed air conditioning repair technician will ask for details and following a thorough examination will then provide you with viable solutions.
Here are our Licenses / Credentials :
• MD Licensed Master Plumber/Gas Fitter
• WSSC Licensed Master Plumber/Gas Fitter
• HVAC Licensed
The Importance of Finding the Right Air Conditioning Repair Contractor.
Finding the right air conditioning repair contractor to either repair, upgrade or install an existing air conditioning system can be as important as purchasing the right equipment. Our trained and licensed technicians will do an onsite inspection and provide advice on whether to repair, upgrade or install a new system. You can rely on our technicians to provide quality work and reliable service.
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