Air Conditioner

How Can Duct Booster Fans Help with AC Fan Pressure 

How Can Duct Booster Fans Help with AC Fan Pressure  150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

At many homes with multiple levels, it can be a struggle to keep the upstairs comfortably cool in the summertime. The main reason for this is that the distance between the air handler – which is usually outdoors at ground level – and the upstairs vents is relatively far and much of the air will already have diverted to downstairs rooms before it can reach upstairs spaces. This means that your second floor may not…

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Should You Schedule AC Repairs in the Fall or Wait Until Spring? 

Should You Schedule AC Repairs in the Fall or Wait Until Spring?  150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

It is not unusual – although it is never recommended – that homeowners will notice something strange with their AC in the last few weeks of summer and opt to put off calling an AC repair company. After working hard all summer, your AC might be making unusual noises or seem to be struggling more to cool your home. If you have been putting off calling for an AC repair because the problem was not…

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How to Turn Off Your AC in the Fall 

How to Turn Off Your AC in the Fall  150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

Cooler temperatures are finally here in Nashville and many homes are getting ready to turn off their air conditioners if they have not already. Just turning your thermostat to the off position is not enough to shut down your AC for the season, however, and there are a few additional steps you want to take to make sure that your AC is ready to come back on next summer. Preparing Your Air Conditioner for Winter…

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How to Avoid Overheating Your AC

How to Avoid Overheating Your AC 150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

Appliances designed to generate cold air create heat as a necessary byproduct. Your AC works by pulling heat out of your indoor air and releasing it outside. This means there is already a significant amount of heat transfer going on when you run your AC. Meanwhile, electricity is powering the moving elements of your AC, like the blower motor, and heat will naturally be created as a result. Generally, the heat created by your AC…

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Which AC Maintenance Can You DIY and What Should Be Left to a Professional? 

Which AC Maintenance Can You DIY and What Should Be Left to a Professional?  150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

Many homes in Nashville absolutely rely on their race or their air conditioners. This means these units will regularly need maintenance and the occasional repair. For the people out there who are passionate about DIY work, whether they are looking for money saving solutions or they like to try out new challenges, it can be tempting to take on the maintenance of your AC yourself.  While there are a few tasks that individuals can do,…

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Why are Newer ACs More Efficient than Older Ones? 

Why are Newer ACs More Efficient than Older Ones?  150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

There are many reasons for upgrading from an older AC unit to a new one. If your unit has been damaged or is no longer working, this may be a necessity. But even for air conditioners that are 15 or 20 years old and are still able to cool your home, upgrading to a new, more modern unit can be beneficial due to the increased efficiency of today’s air conditioners. Due to advances in technology…

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Benefits of AC Coil Cleaning in Nashville

Benefits of AC Coil Cleaning in Nashville 150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

An air conditioning unit depends on several different components to help cool air and remove humidity before delivering more temperate air back into your home, but two of the most important components are the evaporator coil and the condenser coil. Coil cleaning is a great way to keep these components in good condition. Exposure to the elements and to the air inside your home often means that AC coils will accumulate dust, leading to a…

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When to Schedule AC Repair in Nashville 

When to Schedule AC Repair in Nashville  150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

Many homes in Nashville rely on their central air conditioning in the summer. For the most part, they are able to use a set it and forget it approach to their central air conditioning after turning the AC on at the beginning of summer. It should be able to run until the fall without any issues, but this is not always the case and you may need AC repair in Nashville if you start experiencing…

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Tips for Installing, Maintaining, and Repairing Your Air Conditioner This Summer

Tips for Installing, Maintaining, and Repairing Your Air Conditioner This Summer 150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

Nashville is still looking at several more weeks of hot weather, and it will likely be a few months before your air conditioner gets a break. During that time, you want to be able to depend on an AC to provide cool air. This relies on factors like having the right AC and HVAC equipment for your space, taking care of repairs when you notice signs of a problem, and running your AC in an…

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Most Common Issues with Commercial Air Conditioners 

Most Common Issues with Commercial Air Conditioners  150 150 Lewis Comfort Control

An air conditioner at a commercial property is one of the key elements keeping people in your office, store, or facility comfortable as long as it is working. But an air conditioner also involves several different components, and if any of these individual pieces break, it can result in your entire system not working as well as it should.  These are some of the most common issues with air conditioners at commercial properties in Nashville.…

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