Americool Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

HVAC Solutions for New Builds

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Embarking on a new construction project presents a unique opportunity to lay the foundation for a comfortable, energy-efficient, and healthy living or working space from the ground up. Central to achieving this is the implementation of a well-designed HVAC system.

Here’s where the blend of our expertise and service at Americool Heating & Air Conditioning becomes invaluable. With over 17 years of experience, a family-owned approach, and a commitment to excellence as evidenced by our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, we’re not just another HVAC company. We are your partners for your new construction HVAC in Pasco, WA.

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Why Go Ductless?

Monday, September 25th, 2023

You’ve probably had a few friends or neighbors talk about their new ductless heat pumps. They sound innovative and cool, but there has to be a catch right? Maybe they don’t work as well as people think, or they’re so expensive that regular people on a budget can’t afford them.

The truth is somewhere in the middle, as it always is. Regular people can afford ductless heat pumps, even though they are more expensive than most conventional heating or cooling systems. And they absolutely work as well as people say they do, but efficiency and maintenance has a lot to do with it.

Let’s go on a journey today where we talk about the pros and cons of ductless heat pumps. We’ll discuss why a ductless mini split in Kennewick, WA is a good idea for many of our customers, and how you can start the process of installing one of your own.

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5 AC Sounds That Are Never Good

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Air conditioners can make noises just like any other machine. For instance, the sound of air whooshing through your vents to reach the rooms of your home is pretty normal. Honestly, we’d be concerned if your air conditioner didn’t make this kind of noise. But there are sounds that an AC shouldn’t make, and these can often be clues toward a larger problem that needs to be taken care of.

AC repair in Kennewick, WA can be tough from a homeowner’s perspective. You want to notice any problems, but you don’t have an HVAC technician license, so how are you supposed to detect issues so you can call for help?

Noises are some of the easiest and most obvious ways that even someone paying little attention to their air conditioner could detect. We’re going to cover 5 basic noises that can be bad for your AC in a major way.

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AC Tips: Fixing a Refrigerant Leak

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Refrigerant leaks happen all the time due to the sheer number of air conditioners that rely on them. In fact, without refrigerant and the compressor that cycles through it, your air conditioner would be just one large oversized fan!

Air conditioners that leak refrigerant often run into some serious problems that can usually be avoided with professional repairs. The tricky part is when homeowners need help realizing or discovering that their air conditioner is leaking refrigerant. This is what we aim to help you with today.

If you suspect your system of leaking refrigerant, then we urge you to consider calling our team for air conditioner repair in Kennewick, WA. We’ll quickly and effectively alleviate the problem if there is one. But if you’re not sure about the state of your AC and whether it’s actually leaking refrigerant, then keep reading. We’ll give you some of the most notorious signs of a leaking AC system.

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Tips for a Super Hot Summer

Monday, August 14th, 2023

Sometimes hearing the phrase “hot summer” can conjure images that make us very happy. Whether we’re thinking of spending time at the beach, the pool, or we decide to just leave the windows open and enjoy some fresh air for days on end. A hot summer doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing, and we’re sure some customers would agree.

However this summer has been on a whole different level. Constant heatwaves, temperatures surging above 90 degrees on a regular basis, and even humidity levels that are dangerously high. This makes a hot summer go from “fun” to downright exhausting, and we’re here to help.

If you’ve got an air conditioner running on a regular basis, this is your reminder to schedule AC maintenance in Kennewick, WA. But even with maintenance, you’re going to want to read through our tips to be fully prepared for the next heatwave.

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