When temperatures reach their peak this summer, your air conditioner will be working at maximum capacity. Most air conditioners (those without variable speed settings) only run at one speed. They are on or they are off. So when it’s hot out, your air conditioner has to run for a lot longer to reach the temperature you’ve set on the thermostat.
Boehmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category
The Hot Humid Air Makes Your AC Work at Maximum Capacity
Monday, June 20th, 20163 Tips for Summertime Efficiency in Your Home
Monday, June 13th, 2016Your air conditioner is going to be on for much of the daytime for the rest of the summer. And it’s going to cost you—but the comfort you get even in the most extreme heat is certainly worth it. Luckily, there are things you can do to keep costs manageable without shutting off the system for the season.
Why Would Water Leak from an Air Conditioner?
Monday, May 30th, 2016Signing Up for a Service Agreement Can Save You A Lot
Monday, May 23rd, 2016A Quick Guide to Preventative Maintenance Visits
Monday, May 16th, 2016Repair or Replace: What’s Better for Your AC System?
Monday, May 2nd, 2016It’s getting warmer and warmer, and you’re not sure whether your AC system is going to be up to the challenge of another cooling season. You noticed problems the previous season, but you put off repairing them as long as possible. Now, you’ll have to have it fixed soon. But can it be repaired? Or will you need to replace it?
Why a Bigger HVAC System Isn’t Always the Better Choice
Monday, April 4th, 2016Are you considering an HVAC system replacement? The best time to do so is springtime, as our temperatures mellow out and technicians will be less likely to be out on emergency calls. Before you rush out and get the biggest unit you can, however, you need to know that a bigger unit is not necessarily better. If your system is too large, then it will continuously shut on and off to compensate for its size. This process is called short-cycling, and is damaging to your HVAC system, plus it doesn’t efficiently cool or heat your home.
How Issues with Your Condensate Array Can Lead to Leaking
Monday, September 14th, 2015If you have a traditional split system air conditioner for your home, the system has two distinct units: the outdoor unit, which holds the condenser, compressor and condenser fan, and the indoor unit, which holds the blower and evaporator coils. Depending on your home and your preference, the indoor unit may be placed in a basement above your furnace or in your attic space. In either location, the moisture the system pulls from your indoor air as it dehumidifies has to go somewhere, and this moisture gets to your sewer line from two components known as the condensate array. When the condensate array is working properly, it directs the excess moisture, in the form of water, to your sewer line; when it isn’t working properly, it can cause major leaking issues.
Should My Air Conditioner Have an Odor to It?
Monday, August 17th, 2015You expect your stove to emit odors when cooking, or even your dryer if you use dryer sheets, but there’s never a good reason for any kind of smell to come from your air conditioning system in Mt. Lebanon, PA. In fact, if you are detecting an odor coming from your AC system, whether through the vents or from a component, it’s time to call your Boehmer Heating & Cooling expert for help.
Is Your AC Losing Energy Efficiency? Schedule a Mid-Summer Maintenance Appointment!
Monday, August 10th, 2015If there’s a month that represents summer’s heat, it’s August, and your air conditioning system is working full time to make sure your home has the cool air you need. Have you noticed that your system may not be running as well as it was in the beginning of the summer? Not in the sense that something is wrong, but that it just seems off? The experts at Boehmer Heating & Cooling have a great solution for that: mid-summer maintenance.