Autumn rolls around and usually offers us a small break from the sweltering heat. But let’s face it, we live in Texas and it’s definitely still warm in the fall. Your AC isn’t getting a break yet, so you’re still depending on the unit to keep your home cool and comfortable.
Have you ever thought about grading your AC unit on how well it cooled your home this year? Below we’ve outlined a general grading system that you can use to determine what condition your AC is in. If you give it a low grade, it may be time for AC repair in Richmond, TX. Keep reading to learn more about evaluating your air conditioner’s grade this year.
It’s easy to google unusual AC sounds or symptoms and self-diagnose your HVAC problems. But online searches don’t replace getting an expert opinion about what’s wrong. But if you suspect that something is wrong with your compressor, you may be thinking through the pros and cons of repairing your unit vs. replacing it. 
Your air conditioner works great – that is until it doesn’t. There’s no countdown to AC repairs so that you can plan ahead for them. But, if you pay close attention to your air conditioner you can identify when something is going wrong. When you address problems early you can prevent them from becoming bigger and spreading throughout your unit.
Summer is coming to a close very soon, and your AC unit has been working hard since the Springtime. Don’t you think it’s time to give your HVAC system a little TLC? The heat of summer places a lot of strain on your AC as it tries to cool your indoors to a comfortable temperature despite the outside heat and humidity.
It’s blazing hot August and home air conditioning systems are more vital than ever—making a failed AC into a major emergency. This is a situation we hope you don’t have to face this summer. You can trust us for 
Texas summers can get extraordinarily hot—and this summer we’re seeing some extreme 100°F+ days. You’ll rely on your air conditioning system for many hours a day to maintain comfortable and safe conditions for your family. 
We’re glad that you recognize something isn’t right with your home’s air conditioning system if you’ve noticed ice forming on it. A common misconception people have about ice on an AC is that it means the cooling system is working 
A common topic about air conditioners is the odd noises that warn of something wrong that may require repairs or basic troubleshooting. We’ve mentioned AC warning noises in several of our blogs.
People are so used to central air conditioning systems that they imagine they’re the only effective way to provide cooling to an entire house. Window air conditioners have obvious limits: in order to cool a house, they need to be placed in every room, and not every room has an available window that works with them. Window ACs also struggle to cool larger rooms. For example, a single window air conditioner won’t do much for a living room.
People worry about their air conditioning systems in their homes not turning on when they need them. The opposite problem can also occur—an air conditioner that comes on and then won’t shut off. Not only does this mean a house that’s too cold, it wastes massive amounts of energy!