JMS Air Conditioning and Heating Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Santa Monica’

3 Common Ductless AC Problems and the Signs of Each One

Monday, September 9th, 2024

Ductless air conditioners face very similar problems compared to central air conditioners. However, the symptoms can manifest a little bit differently since these unique units are much smaller compared to a large central unit.

You can keep reading to learn more about three of the most common ductless air conditioning problems we see so you’ll know when to call us for air conditioning repair in Santa Monica. Identifying these problems and taking action to fix them early will ensure that your ductless unit works more effectively and has a longer lifespan with fewer repair needs.

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Is it Time to Schedule AC Maintenance?

Monday, April 8th, 2024

It’s officially springtime, and temperatures are warming up. We already use our air conditioners for 9 to 10 months out of the year here in Southern California. But as temperatures heat up, demand for our air conditioners will increase.

If you haven’t already scheduled air conditioning service in Santa Monica for your unit, now is a great time to do so. Our team can look over your air conditioner and ensure it is ready to face the heat of the summer. You can keep reading to learn more about how to know if now is the time to schedule AC maintenance and also review the benefits of this valuable service.

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How an Air Purifier Removes Odors

Monday, June 6th, 2022

Have you ever wondered why a hospital smells the way it does? Or have you been perplexed by the idea that a meadow outside can smell amazing, but a brand-new home that was just built can smell foul? What’s the difference and how does the odor of an area permeate?

Well, it’s actually a lot simpler than you might think, but in order for us to tackle such a topic, we need to go back to our high school biology class and start looking at our air and our bodies in a different light. UV air purifiers in Santa Monica, CA can eliminate contaminants in the air and purify a home so that the people inside don’t get sick. However, it does one additional thing–it eliminates odors.

Keep reading as we talk about how odors work, how our noses work, and how a UV air purifier can actually make your house smell better!

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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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Could You Use a Whole-House Humidifier?

Monday, March 16th, 2020

While humidity might be a problem sometimes, lack of humidity can become a major problem as well! When it comes to keeping your home comfortable and your healthy, well… healthy, then a humidifier might be a perfect fit for your home.

Winters can be drier than they are cold in our neck of the woods, so the lack of humidity is actually a big deal. Not only that but homes these days are built to be air-tight, which means a lack of humidity outside can lead to an extreme lack of humidity inside. Humidifiers help mitigate this problem substantially and also help our heaters work more efficiently since air with moisture holds heat better than air without it.

Not convinced? Don’t worry, our advice doesn’t stop there. We’re going to go into detail about how a whole-house humidifier can help your Santa Monica HVAC systems and better your family’s health as well!

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