JMS Air Conditioning and Heating Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

Remember to Replace Your Air Filter!

Monday, August 3rd, 2020
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Air filters are important components of your air conditioner. Homeowners like to think of it as a luxurious bonus to having an AC system, but that’s far from the truth. Believe it or not, the air filter in your AC isn’t meant to clean the air for you. It’s mean to protect the air conditioner’s more sensitive components from being dirtied up by contaminants in the air.

If you’re one of those homeowners that likes to stay on top of things, then get ready to add your air filter to that list. Air filters need to be changed regularly, and when they’re not—you start to run into some serious problems. If you’d like to avoid seeing just how bad AC repair in Pasadena, CA can get, then we advise you to replace your air filter.

If you keep reading, we’ll talk about why these filters are so important for your air conditioner. We’ll discuss what they do, how they’re vital to the cooling process, and why changing them is the best thing you can do.

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4 AC Repairs to Look Out for

Monday, June 8th, 2020
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The problem with air conditioner repair in Glendale, CA is not the price or the hassle, but pinpointing the exact issue that needs to be fixed. Homeowners often wait too long, focus on the wrong symptoms, or just don’t know enough about their air conditioners, in general, to call a team of professionals at the right time.

Imagine you’re driving your car and it’s making a screeching noise the whole time, but as long as the check engine light isn’t on, you’re in the clear, right? Wrong.

Air conditioners don’t have the luxury of a check engine light and, even if they did, it’s no excuse to leave an AC system struggling only to be frustrated later when it breaks down. We’ll get into some of the more common AC repairs we find and how you can better notice them when they show up in your system.

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Is Your AC Suffering from an Electrical Issue?

Monday, May 11th, 2020

Our homes are steadily relying more and more on electricity in this day and age. From our phones to our appliances, to even our air conditioners, we’re trying our best to increase their efficiency while we add more devices to our daily habits. The importance of these kinds of systems is limiting the amount of energy each device uses, while our lives integrate more and more with technology.

However, every once in awhile a device or appliance will have an electrical problem. Homeowners might mistakenly think that their electrician or family member can fix their air conditioner when it starts shorting out, but that’s not always the case! Air conditioner repair in Thousand Oaks, CA should be left up to AC professionals, even if you suspect there’s an electrical problem going on.

How can you tell if your system is suffering from electrical issues? Well, keep reading and we’ll get into the specifics!

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Get Your AC Up to Snuff for Summer

Monday, April 27th, 2020

Summers in Pasadena are a different kind of summer than anyone across the country might be used to experiencing. If anyone even thinks about trying to get through a California summer without the use of an air conditioner, they’ll probably start sweating on the spot. Before the sun is beating down on us, it might be a good idea to get your air conditioner repaired accordingly.

So, today we’re going to cover why it’s a good idea to have your air conditioner repaired before the summer temperatures come out in full swing. By taking advantage of the fact that our technicians aren’t as busy as they will be, you could have your air conditioning repair in Pasadena, CA done quickly and affordably.

Homeowners don’t often get their air conditioners repaired when they’re putting them away in the fall, so if there’s a problem in yours, it could have gotten worse over the winter. Call us today if you think AC repair can help!

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Make Sure Your AC Is Installed Correctly

Monday, February 17th, 2020

Air conditioning repair in Calabasas, CA can quickly follow from an amateur installation, and not many homeowners know about this. That’s because air conditioning installation takes a huge amount of technical expertise, as well as precise measurements that require the use of additional equipment. A faulty installation can end up costing you an absurd amount of money in AC repairs and even end up costing you the entire unit itself as you might need a replacement to work effectively. Don’t settle for the expensive costs for

Basically, setting up your air conditioner is not like building furniture you’ve ordered on the web. This is machinery that needs to be expertly installed, and we’re going to go through the various reasons why.

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What Is a SEER Rating, and Why Does It Matter?

Monday, December 9th, 2019

While the rest of the country is talking about heating systems, we’re lucky to have some mild temperatures all year round. That means we’ve got extra time to inform people in our area about the intricacies of their air conditioning systems while we prepare for the scorching temperatures next year.

The SEER rating is an energy efficiency ratio that applies to all air conditioners and heat pump systems in the United States. Being able to use this rating to its fullest extent could be your ticket to a high-efficiency heat pump or AC system that’s right for your home. Not only that, but knowing the efficiency ratio of your system compared to the newer models coming out, could be the difference between replacement and air conditioning repair in West Hollywood, CA!

So buckle up and get ready to take some notes. SEER class is about to begin!

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Do You Need AC Repair?

Monday, September 30th, 2019

It’s a simple question really. We’re not like those other, chilly areas in the rest of the country. Here in LA, you’re going to get way more use out of your air conditioner than the majority of the United States. That’s the reason we keep asking homeowners to be vigilant about their air conditioners. One little problem could mean a disastrous few days of heat without any respite!

Though, we get it. Not everyone has a background in HVAC as we do. AC repair in Los Angeles, CA can be expensive and hard to schedule when life gets busy. You might not be home for half of the time that your AC is malfunctioning, so it could be twice as hard for you to figure out there’s even a problem.

That’s why we’ve provided a few tips to help keep your AC in good condition and to assist in narrowing down when your system is on the fritz.

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Negative Noises: Sounds Your AC Should Not Be Making

Monday, September 16th, 2019

We get these kinds of questions all the time. From grinding, to hissing, to rattling, air conditioners can make all sorts of noises when you’re sharp enough to notice them. So firstly, we’d like to tell you that you’re not crazy and that those noises really are coming from your AC. Secondly, we’d like to tell you that the best solution to all problems that could be causing those noises would be to contact a professional for AC repair in Los Angeles, CA.

Though, curiosity can still take the better of us. So, you’re probably still wondering what these noises mean exactly, and what could be causing them? There’s nothing wrong with diving into a little research to have some ideas as to what could be causing these noises.

Keep reading if you’re interested in the noises your AC is making!

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