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Be Ready: What To Do If Your AC Fails This Summer

With the weather warming up, it's time to get your air conditioner ready for action. If you're like most people, you start your AC up as soon as you shut down your heater. If you haven't taken care of the pre-season maintenance, there's a chance that your AC will go out during the summer. If your air conditioner does go out this summer, be ready to act. You'll need to get your air conditioner up and running as soon as possible. Here are three steps you need to take if your air conditioner breaks down this summer.

Schedule a Service Call

If your air conditioner breaks down this summer, schedule a service call right away. You may want to identify the problem first, but that will lead to unwanted delays. Summer is the busiest time of year for HVAC companies. You don't want to wait too long to call for repairs. If you do, you may actually extend the time you need to go without your air conditioner. Ensure an early repair appointment. Call your HVAC company as soon as your air conditioner fails.

Ensure Emergency Cooling

Once you've called for repairs, ensure emergency cooling immediately. This is especially important if you have children or elderly parents living in your home. Many people open their windows as soon as their air conditioner goes out. That's something you want to delay as long as possible. If your air conditioner was running when the emergency shutdown occurred, opening the windows will allow the cool air to escape. Instead, leave your windows closed and shut your blinds. Next, turn your ceiling fans on to cool and allow them to run. The fans will allow the air to circulate, keeping your home cooler.

Do Some Troubleshooting

After you've implemented emergency cooling methods in your home, start troubleshooting. This is a good step to take while you wait for your repair technician. First, check your thermostat. You may have a loose wire or dead batteries. Next, check your electrical breaker box. Your electrical system may have overheated, causing a circuit breaker to trip. Finally, check the area around your air conditioner. If the coils are dirty or blocked debris, clear the area. Lack of airflow can cause your air conditioner to fail. If any of those methods work, let your HVAC technician know. They should still come out and inspect your AC. There may be other issues that need fixing.

To learn more about emergency air conditioning services, contact HVAC technicians in your area.

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The Comfort of Home

When I married my amazing husband ten years ago, I moved into the brick, ranch home he already owned. Immediately, I was thankful that the house was equipped with a central heating and air conditioning unit. This once efficient system kept me cool during the hot summer days. It also allowed me to remain warm in my home during the cold winter nights. Now, our air conditioning unit is twenty years old. Because of its age, the system has started to malfunction. Recently, my husband contacted an HVAC contractor about installing a new system at our home. This kind technician patched our old system to give us time to contemplate what type of new unit we want. On this blog, I hope you will discover the ways an HVAC contractor can help you continue to enjoy the comfort of your home.

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