Natal's Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

Why Should You Clean Your Condensate Drain Line With Vinegar?

Monday, April 15th, 2024

You may or may not know about the important role that your condensate drain line plays in keeping your air conditioner working at its best. Cleaning out the condensate drain line each month with vinegar is one of the best maintenance steps you can complete for your AC. Neglecting the condensate drain line can mean that you are left calling our team to schedule an appointment for AC repair in New Orleans.

Either way we are always here to help, whether it is answering your questions, providing maintenance, or completing repairs. You can keep reading to learn more about the importance of rinsing out your condensate drain line and how this maintenance step can help your air conditioner operate efficiently.

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Repair vs. Replace? Let’s Talk About Your Air Conditioning System

Monday, September 4th, 2023

There are times when it is very clear that you need to repair your air conditioner, and other times when it is very clear that you need to replace it. There’s also a gray area when you may be wondering whether a repair is worth it or you should replace your unit instead.

Our team is here to take the guesswork out of deciding between AC repair and AC replacement. You can give us a call to schedule installation or air conditioning repair in Metairie, LA. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about how to decide what to do with your air conditioner as it ages.

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Water Leaking From Your AC … What’s Going On?

Monday, July 24th, 2023

If you know anything about how a standard central air conditioning system works, you know that it doesn’t use water to cool down the air. So if an AC doesn’t use water, why are you seeing water dripping from your indoor HVAC cabinet and pooling on the floor?

This isn’t something you want to happen with your AC. We’ll explain what might be happening and why it usually calls for professional repairs. We’ve been serving the Big Easy with AC service since 1974, so when you need air conditioning repair in Metairie, LA for a leaky unit or anything else, we’re the experts to call.

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How Much Should AC Repair Cost?

Monday, June 26th, 2023

The one most prohibitive factor of an air conditioning repair is the cost. Think about it. If this kind of work were free, wouldn’t everyone get it at their earliest convenience? The major thing that keeps people stressed out or up at night is the fact that it’s going to cost some hard-earned money to get your AC repaired.

We get it. We wish we could offer this kind of work for free, but then we’d be out of business and you’d have to find a less trustworthy professional to help you. And, to make things more complicated, we can’t give you exact numbers on how much your AC repair will cost until we diagnose it ourselves. There are many factors that can make an AC repair complicated, which then increases the cost.

What we can do is talk about how much is too much for AC repair in Jefferson, LA. If you’re experiencing some of the following problems, then you might be in better shape if you call us and speak to a professional directly.

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3 Serious Electrical Problems With Your AC

Monday, June 12th, 2023

Air conditioners all have one thing in common–they run on electricity. Unlike heating systems or other appliances that might have different fuel sources or energy types, an air conditioner always relies on electrical energy to function properly. This is why their electrical problems are universal.

Don’t get us wrong, there are all sorts of AC makes, models, and sizes. You can’t really do a one-size-fits-all fix with an air conditioner because they’re all so different. But when it comes to electrical problems, these can usually be diagnosed in similar ways.

Let’s talk about some electrical problems that might be happening with your AC, and discuss a few solutions for them. The best and most simple solution is to call our team for air conditioning service in Mandeville, LA. We can handle it from there!

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3 Myths About DIY AC Repair

Monday, May 2nd, 2022

AC Condenser unit — OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

You wouldn’t believe the number of people we meet who try to do their own AC repairs. We admire the enthusiasm that a lot of homeowners have in our area! The knack for being handy will take you very far in this world, and we appreciate everyone wanting to learn more about their AC technology. Unfortunately, this enthusiasm can sometimes lead to some harmful myths and unexpectedly bad outcomes.

If you’re starting to envision performing DIY repairs on your AC, we’d like you to at least read this blog post first before you touch anything. We’re not trying to be downers, but we want homeowners to be very aware of what can possibly happen when they try to perform the work that we train for.

AC repair in Metairie, LA is more of a science than just handiwork. Today, we’re going to talk about three myths that are spread about DIY AC repair, and tell you why they’re wrong!

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Why End of Season AC Maintenance Is Important

Monday, November 15th, 2021

It’s November, which means that most HVAC pros are talking less about air conditioners and more about heating systems. Even in our neck of the woods, we still rely on heating systems to keep our homes nice and cozy through the chilliest of nights.

That all being said, we need to discuss one final AC topic before we start talking about ways you can save on your heating bills. End-of-the-year AC repair in Mandeville, LA, as well as AC maintenance, is a necessity that we want homeowners to think about before they set their systems aside and wait for next spring.

We’re going to talk about how both of these vital services are necessary if your system is struggling, or hasn’t been maintained at all this year. We’ll also talk about why now might be the perfect time to fit in a final appointment before switching gears to the holiday season.

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Avoid AC Frustration with Three Tips

Monday, September 20th, 2021

We get some serious mileage from our air conditioners every year. This is the cost of living in Louisianna, and with our beautiful weather and access to delicious crawfish, it’s worth every penny!

Though, sometimes homeowners deal with a little more than just a “struggling” AC. Your AC could start making strange noises, providing subpar comfort, or just start breaking down. If this sounds more like your life, then we urge you to call us for AC repair in Kenner, LA. We’ll get your system back on track.

In the meantime, we’ve got three specific things that you can do for your air conditioner that will help alleviate problems and keep it in good shape. While you might have heard of a couple of these tips before, they’re worth learning about so you can stay vigilant for AC problems down the line. Let’s get started to avoid frustration with your AC!

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A Handy Air Conditioning Term Glossary

Monday, August 9th, 2021

We’ve all been there—searching for help with your air conditioning issue while you’ve got 18 different tabs open on your browser looking up HVAC industry terms. When you’re not well-acquainted with this technology and this industry, it’s really hard to know just what we’re talking about. BTUs? SEER and AFUE? Short-cycling and refrigerant recharges? What do all of these words mean?

Don’t worry, we’ve got a blog post for everything and that’s the topic we’re going to cover today. In order for you to be an informed consumer when looking for AC repair in Mandeville, LA, you’ll need to be able to identify these terms and know what they mean. They’re everywhere and the more you understand about them, the more likely you are to save on energy bills, repair costs, or the cost of an early system replacement.

Let’s get started! And don’t forget to call our pros if you have any questions, or if you run into a lesser-known term that you’d like some knowledge about.

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Is Refrigerant Leaking From Your System?

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

Your air conditioner requires a set amount of refrigerant in order to do its job. This is just a fact. How much refrigerant, the pressure at which the refrigerant should be kept, and the type of refrigerant is going to vary depending on the system you have and some other factors. For instance, R-22 refrigerant was phased out in 2020 and we now regularly use R-410A, which is a lot more environmentally friendly and still works just fine.

What we’re trying to say is, refrigerant is the lifeblood of your system. It’s going to be different depending on the system, but every air conditioner needs it. So when a system starts leaking refrigerant, it’s only a matter of time before your home is too hot, your energy bills spike, and your AC breaks down.

We want to help you avoid the most expensive AC repairs in Harvey, LA. That’s why we’re going to go over some signs you’ll notice when your air conditioner develops a refrigerant leak.

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