Hard Starting in an AC: What It Is, How to Fix It

March 27th, 2023
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Hard starting is a common issue that can happen for air conditioners, causing it to struggle and create an odd noise or two. If you hear clicking or buzzing sounds coming from your AC, this could indicate that you’re having a problem with hard starting.

Hard starting often requires air conditioning repair in Conway, AR. if left unchecked, it can lead to serious problems down the line including system failure. Let’s take a closer look at hard starting, what causes it, and how to stop it in its tracks.

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Why a Ductless System Might Be Ideal for Your Home

March 13th, 2023
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An online search for “mini split air conditioner near me” may have brought you to this page, which means you’ve already given some thought to installing one of these HVAC systems for your home. 

We don’t know what other type of research you’ve already done into ductless mini systems, but we’d like to go over some of the ways a ductless system might be the right one for your needs. 

Before we do that, we want to clarify what type of system we’re talking about.

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Planning Ahead: How to Prevent AC Repair Problems This Year

February 27th, 2023
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You don’t want to run into a malfunctioning air conditioning system in your home on the hottest day of summer. Or on any hot day!

You can always call our technicians for fast AC repair in Little Rock or elsewhere in the Conway area, and you can reach us 24 hours a day.

But we know you’d rather not have the air conditioner malfunction in the first place and trap you with a sweltering house and complaining family.

We’re here to help you dodge inconvenient and uncomfortable AC problems this year. You can take steps to help prevent air conditioning repair problems.

Below are our best tips for planning ahead for trouble-free cooling in your house this summer.

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Is It Already Time for AC Maintenance? Yes, It Is!

February 13th, 2023
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It’s still winter here in Arkansas and the weather isn’t warm yet. But we’re already in the middle of February, and we can expect to see warmer weather starting next month, when spring officially begins.

And in the HVAC world, that means it’s time to start thinking about scheduling maintenance for your home’s air conditioning system. It came up fast, didn’t it?

It certainly seems like it, but that’s one of the reasons we always remind our customers about this job—sometimes people let it slip by them until the hot weather has already arrived.

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The Best Ways to Tell You Need Duct Sealing

January 16th, 2023
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Leaky ducts are a problem that often lies hidden in a home for a long time. People don’t have easy access to their ductwork, so they tend to assume that all is well with it.

But leaky ducts are a common trouble for HVAC systems and they lead to massive energy loss, uneven heating and cooling, humidity fluctuations, and even indoor air quality contamination.

We’re here to give you the knowledge necessary to detect whether or not you have leaky ductwork. Then you can call our experts for duct sealing in Jacksonville, AR that will restore your ducts to their original airtight condition and ensure your HVAC system always works for you, not against you.

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Reasons You’re Getting Cold Spots When the Heater Is Running

December 19th, 2022
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When your home’s central heating system comes on in the winter, you expect it to heat the home. And, under normal circumstances, that’s what it will do: send warmth around the rooms through a ventilation system so you enjoy an even spread of comfort all throughout the house. 

There will be a few temperature fluctuations in rooms that are difficult to avoid, such as places that have less insulation or rooms higher in the house that may get a bit warmer from rising heat. But you can still expect an effective heating system to provide a generally even distribution of warmth.

Except that now you’re discovering cold spots in your house when the heater is running. That’s not right, and we’re here to help you find out why so you can solve the problem with the proper heating repair or basic troubleshooting.

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Are Ductless Mini Splits Effective for Home Heating?

December 5th, 2022
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You probably had your first introduction to ductless mini splits when you saw the air handler for one hanging on the wall of a restaurant, bar, or other commercial establishment.

These HVAC systems have been popular in homes in Japan and Europe since the 1980s, but they made their first inroads in the US in businesses. Now they’re beginning to enter US household use as well. You may be in a position where you’re considering mini split ductless systems in Jacksonville, AR as a potential installation for your house.

People who are new to ductless mini splits have many questions about them, and we’re going to answer one of the most common here: “Can a ductless mini split work as an effective home heating system?”

The answer is…

YES.

Okay, maybe you want more info than that. Let’s get into the details below.

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Why Won’t the Furnace Heat Up My House Enough?

November 21st, 2022
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The temperatures are dropping and home furnaces are firing up to keep people cozy through the coming holiday gatherings. If you’re planning a big get-together for this Thanksgiving, you want to make sure your furnace is able to do the job and keep everyone happy.

If you’ve noticed that your furnace isn’t delivering the level of heat you expect from it, you may have a problem that calls for furnace repair in Conway, AR. Don’t try to ignore the problem by pushing up the thermostat to warmer and warmer settings: this isn’t a solution and may make the problem worse. 

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How Long Can a Home Furnace Last?

November 7th, 2022
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As winter approaches, you’ll start to focus more and more on your home’s heating system. If your house is like the majority in our area, you have a furnace to handle your winter comfort needs. You may have had your current furnace for many years, and this prompts a good question to ask yourself before the cold arrives: How long can you expect this furnace to last?

Below we’ll look into the question of furnace longevity, what can affect it, and when to know it’s time to replace your home’s furnace.

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Signs You Need to Repair Your Commercial Heating

October 24th, 2022
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Proper climate control is essential for almost all businesses, whether restaurants, stores, office space, or manufacturing. Unfortunately, most business owners and operators don’t think much about their commercial HVAC systems until they really need them or something goes catastrophically wrong with them. 

We want to help you avoid major problems with your commercial HVAC in Sherwood, AR this coming winter. If you know what to look for, you can detect early problems with your commercial heating and contact our technicians to look into it. (This is also a reason why we recommend regular HVAC maintenance in fall, as it gives us a chance to detect issues with equipment before they develop into full-blown malfunctions.) 

Here are the most common warning signs of commercial heating that needs repair…

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