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

Three Quick Ways to Detect a Refrigerant Leak

Monday, July 4th, 2022

As the summer heat rages on, HVAC units in homes around the United States are getting used daily. If you want to keep the inside of your home at a comfortable temperature, then keeping your HVAC unit functional is imperative. Residential HVAC units need a few basic things to produce a steady flow of cool air. 

The refrigerant in your HVAC unit is responsible for absorbing the heat in the air that your system pulls in from outdoors. As this air runs through the evaporator and compressor, the refrigerant helps to cool it down. Refrigerant leaks are quite common, especially in older units. 

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Which AC Service Do You Need?

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

AC installation, repairs, maintenance, replacement… to someone not so familiar with this industry, all of those words can make your head spin. Where do you start?

Well, the good news is that we understand how frustrating this can seem. You just start with a strange noise coming from your air conditioner, and all of a sudden you’re trying to figure out how old your unit is, the manufacturer, whether or not it has been maintained, and all the questions just make you want to quit. We get it, which is why we thought it would be helpful to make this simple blog post.

If you’re a newcomer to AC services in Santa Monica, CA, then this is the blog post for you. We’ll go over each type of AC job, from the installation of a new unit to yearly maintenance, and we’ll try and explain when you might want to invest in each type of work.

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How to Separate the Pros From the Amateurs

Monday, July 6th, 2020

So, let’s say you’re in the market for a new air conditioner. Or, perhaps you’re dealing with a faulty AC system and you need repairs pronto. The internet makes it pretty easy to find different companies that will work on your system to make your home comfortable again—but which ones are the right ones to choose?

To be fair, it’s hard for homeowners to know what separates a mediocre HVAC contractor from a great one. So many of us have such terrible experiences with untrained or unqualified amateurs that it can be pretty hard to get back on the saddle and look for a professional that can take care of you. Hopefully, with this clear-cut list of things to look for, you can more easily find a reputable professional to work with for your Santa Clarita air conditioning repair service.

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