Your air conditioner should turn on and off two or three times an hour, and stay on for ten to fifteen minutes each time. Short-cycling is when it keeps turning on and off more often, or doesn’t stay on very long. That’s a sign there’s something wrong. In some cases, you can get to the bottom of a short-cycling problem... 
Once the summer hits, you need an AC that’s ready for battle. Otherwise, you’re in for hot, sticky days and sweaty, sleepless nights. But, what if you turn on your air conditioner and then realize it’s not cooling the house? Maybe you’re not getting any air circulation. Or, the air is coming through, but it’s warm or weak. There’s a... 
If you’re getting a new AC, get the most powerful one. That way, your home is always cool and comfortable, right? Wrong. Bigger is certainly not better when it comes to your home’s HVAC system. Instead, it’s more of a Goldilocks situation: You want the one that’s just right. Most people intuitively know that an undersized system won’t be strong... 
It’s almost summer, and the temperatures are rising. Finally, you make the switch! You close all the windows and turn on the air conditioner. But something’s wrong! Your AC is running but not cooling. You hear the unit working. But, there’s no air coming through the vents. Or, maybe there is, but the air is warm. There are a few... 
Four Signs Your Central Air Conditioner May Need to Be Replaced Are you ready for summer? How about your central air? The last thing you want is to lose your air conditioning during the hottest months of the year. But, that's when it's most likely to break down: When it's working its hardest. Fortunately, cooling systems usually don't just stop...
Why Is My AC Only Blowing Warm Air? Can I Fix it Myself? The reason your air conditioner is only blowing warm air can be anything from a small, easy-to-fix item to a more significant problem. In this article, we’ll outline four common reasons why this happens. You can fix two yourself, but the others require a professional. And, we’ll... 
Four Reasons Your Air Conditioner Smells Bad A strange, strong, or generally bad smell from your air conditioner is a sign something’s wrong. The scent could resemble gunpowder, urine, rotten eggs, or stale socks. Possibilities for it include: Coolant Leaks Mold or Mildew Organic Waste Electrical Issues Each year, people rely more and more on their central air conditioners to... 
Air Conditioner Replacement For R22 Freon & R410A Puron [2023] You don’t need to replace your air conditioner just because it uses R22 Freon as its coolant. Manufacturers no longer produce R22 as part of an EPA-led phaseout. You can still use your system but likely have to replace it if there’s a coolant leak. We updated this article in... 
What And Air Conditioner Tune-Up Is (And Why It’s Worth The Money) Spring is when you start seeing advertisements for air conditioner tune-ups and preventative maintenance. They’re everywhere, from billboards to YouTube. But is the service actually worth the money? And, what is it, anyway? The short answers are: A tune up is a preventative maintenance visit where a licensed,... 
Updated January 26, 2023 Homeowners in the Delaware Valley - have NEW ways to save on new energy-efficient heating and cooling systems this year. When you purchase your new energy-efficient HVAC system in 2023 you can now take advantage of newly updated rebates and incentives. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 rewards consumers for making climate-friendly choices when upgrading... 
The best time for your annual air conditioner tune up is in the spring. That’s before you start using it for the season and before HVAC companies get busy during the summer months. An AC tune up costs around $185, and it can save you more money in the long run. The annual tune up for your air conditioning system... 
The summer is great. BBQs, trips to the beach and going to the pool. One thing no one gets excited about during the summer is a heat wave. It's generally too hot to comfortably stay outside all day, and when you're inside you have to make sure the AC is cranked up. There are some simple things you can do...