Air Conditioner

Living in a multistory home will almost always result in upstairs temperatures that are several degrees warmer than downstairs, and it is usually a challenge to find a balance between the correct upstairs and downstairs temperatures to keep all areas of your home comfortable. This difference in temperatures and the main reason why it is unavoidable is that hot air rises. In the process of cooling your home, the cool air introduced will naturally push…

More than a few households in Nashville have disagreements over where to set the thermostat during the summer. Someone looking to save on energy cost may opt for a higher setting while someone who runs warm may want to set temperatures below 70. For those looking for the definitive answer, experts recommend setting your AC between 72 and 78 degrees during the summer, depending on your personal comfort level. This temperature is low enough to…

You rely on your air conditioning to fill your home with cool air on the hottest days of summer. So feeling hot air or lukewarm air blowing out of your vents can be an immediate cause for concern and a clear indication that there is a problem somewhere in your air conditioning system. Identifying the problem and making the fix usually requires an HVAC professional who will be able to have your AC back to…

Refrigerant is a key component of a central air system that helps move hot air out so that the AC can return cooler air back into your home. When there is not enough refrigerant, the unit is not able to cool as effectively, if at all. Adding new refrigerant to the system, or recharging it, is the way to get the system the refrigerant it needs to get back to proper functioning. These are the…

Ductless ACs are an increasingly popular method of keeping homes in Nashville cool. Unlike the expansive system of ducts required to carry air from a central unit to the various rooms of your home,  a ductless AC has a wall mounted unit indoors that connects directly to the outside compressor. Ductless ACs are often a good way to supplement your central AC or, in some smaller properties, replace it entirely. When you are considering installing…

Although the official start of summer is still a few months off, the weather in Nashville is already warming up. Before you turn on your AC this spring, make sure that it is ready for hot weather. Taking steps now to prepare your AC will guarantee that it is able to keep you cool and run as efficiently as possible to save you on energy costs. The first step is to keep air filters clean.…

If your AC goes out on a hot day in Nashville, the results are miserable. Even with the fastest AC repair services, you will still spend at least a few hours dealing with high heat and humidity in your home. But there are many times when the AC will not simply go out without first showing signs of a problem. You can avoid any uncomfortable situations by knowing what signs to look for and scheduling…