Temprite Climate Solutions Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

A Short-Cycling AC May Be a Short-Lived AC!

Monday, September 6th, 2021

A central air conditioning system runs in cycles: the thermostat sends a request for cooling to the air conditioner’s control board, the board turns on the compressor to place refrigerant under pressure, and the refrigerant circulates to remove heat from indoors. The cycle concludes after the thermostat registers the AC has met the target temperature, causing the compressor to cycle down (although the blower fan may continue to run).

A standard cooling cycle lasts for 15 minutes or more. This is the minimum time necessary for all parts of the AC to put in the work to make a noticeable difference in the indoor temperature. On hotter days, the cycle will last longer.

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Why Is There Ice on Your AC?

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

Ice appearing on parts of an air conditioning system, usually along the indoor evaporator coil, is a common HVAC problem, and one that people often misunderstand. To someone unfamiliar with how air conditioning works, seeing ice may simply seem like a sign the AC is working extremely well, making the air so cold that it’s creating ice.

This isn’t what’s happening. Ice should never appear on an air conditioning system, and its presence makes it harder for an AC to do its job. If the air conditioner doesn’t receive repairs, the ice will continue to grow and eventually cause the AC to stop cooling entirely.

Below we’re going to look at why ice might form on your air conditioner and why you need it fixed right away.

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Your AC Is Cooling … But Not as Much as It Should

Monday, July 26th, 2021

A properly installed central air conditioning system for a home is supposed to create comfort throughout the house. Air conditioning systems are designed to provide 11°C of cooling for a house, and that’s often more than enough for people to feel comfortable (provided the air conditioning system is large enough).

But what if your AC isn’t holding up its promise? If you turn on the AC, set it to a comfortable (but not too cold) setting of 26°C, and it isn’t much hotter than 37°C outside (a pretty hot day for us), but you don’t feel the house cooling down like you expect, you may have an air conditioner problem.

Below will look at some reasons your air conditioner is losing its cooling capacity and struggling to make your summer as cool as you want it.

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Watch Out for AC Refrigerant Leaks!

Monday, June 28th, 2021

Many of the most common problems that can affect a central air conditioning system occur during the last five or so years of the system’s service life. Wear and tear take their toll—even with regular maintenance done each year—and the AC will require attention from professionals until it reaches the point where it costs less to have a new system installed than to continue with repairs.

In this post, we’re looking at a problem that can strike earlier in an AC’s service life, sometimes starting after five years: refrigerant leaks. The copper lines that carry refrigerant through the air conditioner can corrode because of chemicals found in household air, and this often causes refrigerant to escape. Refrigerant loss is a major problem for an AC, that will lower its effectiveness and efficiency and can also cause a catastrophic breakdown. We’ll give you some help understanding these problems and spotting the signs you need air conditioning service in Campbell River, BC to fix refrigerant leaks.

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Get Your AC Tuned-Up Before the Summer Heat!

Tuesday, June 1st, 2021

Are you enjoying the spring weather? This is one of the most relaxing times of the year when it comes to outside temperatures, hitting that sweet spot between too cool and too hot. But these spring temperatures won’t last much longer. Your home’s air conditioning system will soon start its regular work of cooling down your family—and it might not be ready for the job.

There’s one way to make sure your AC is prepared for the summer, and that’s with a professional tune-up and inspection. Thanks to professional maintenance, you can lower the chance you’ll need to call for AC repair in Parksville, BC or have an air conditioner that wastes money whenever it comes on.

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A Warning About AC Equipment Shortages

Friday, September 11th, 2020

We always urge our customers to move quickly when they think they need AC services. Delaying on important repair and replacement jobs can make the situation worse. But right now we have a special reason to recommend customers calling as soon as possible for new air conditioning equipment: a national HVAC equipment shortage.

Many contractors are experiencing backlogs of orders on air conditioning systems because of COVID-18-related manufacturer shutdowns. Some customers are waiting up to four weeks to receive new air conditioners. We currently have a full inventory, but this is peak season for new AC installations, so please call us to schedule your service as early as you can.

Don’t delay—Temprite Climate Solutions wants to help you during this peak season! For a job done right, call Temprite!

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Figuring Out What Those Strange AC Noises Mean

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020

An air conditioning system that’s making more noise than it used to, or is making unusual noises it hasn’t before, is a reason for concern. It may not mean that it’s time for a new AC installation in Courtenay, BC to replace the air conditioner, but it often indicates a need for repairs from expert technicians.

In this post, we’ll examine some of those out-of-the-ordinary sounds that might come from your air conditioner and what they mean. When in doubt, go straight to calling for professional repairs rather than tinker with the AC yourself. Making an accurate diagnosis of air conditioning problems is something only trained technicians can do. Amateur work risks getting the problem wrong, and therefore getting the “repair” wrong.

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You Might Need a New AC If…

Monday, July 13th, 2020

Air conditioner in need of service or repair.

Last time, we discussed some simple things that you can do to help your air conditioner out this summer. There’s been enough time since this last blog post for you to take a little time to implement these tips, but what if these tips haven’t worked for you? You might feel like you’re a little stuck. We understand this, but we want to assure you that this isn’t the case. You have power in your home. If you’re not getting the work you need, it just might be time for new AC installation in Courtenay, BC.

We know that reading this above isn’t always a reason to jump for joy. Replacement work is time-consuming and expensive. When you come to our team though, you can get all the right work that makes this process as affordable and easy as possible. Call today.

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Some Start-of-Summer Tips for Saving Money With Your AC

Monday, June 15th, 2020

Summer means a rise in electric bills for a household as the air conditioning starts running regularly. The AC requires plenty of electrical power for its compressor and fans, and unless you want to sweat out most of the summer, you can expect to have those higher electrical bills. But … they don’t have to be as high as they sometimes are. You may be wasting electrical power and not realize it.

We’d like to help. Here are some tips for your air conditioning in Courtenay, BC, at the beginning of summer that can help make the whole season less expensive—while still being cool!

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Join Our Maintenance Program for Your Spring AC Maintenance

Monday, April 20th, 2020

No matter what the temperatures are during spring, it’s the right time of the year to prepare your air conditioning system for the coming summer heat. Air conditioners aren’t invincible devices that can run and run without starting to wear down. Without proper inspections and tune-ups from professionals done each year, air conditioners will rapidly decline and create numerous problems before breaking down early.

To arrange for air conditioning maintenance in Courtenay, BC, join our Comfort Club. We are Daikin Comfort Pros and our technicians are highly trained and certified to do the best job for your home cooling system. Our Comfort Club offers residential HVAC maintenance that inspects and tune-ups your air conditioning system in spring and your heating system in fall. The program offers extra benefits as well to thank you for being a loyal customer.

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