Summer is almost here, and you’re probably already busy getting your home ready for the coming heat. You have very likely already scheduled air conditioning maintenance to make sure that your system is ready to cope with the added strain. However, that’s not the only thing you can do to make sure that your air conditioner is ready for summer. Read on to find out how duct sealing can help make your air conditioner more efficient.
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Get Ready for Summer with Duct Sealing!
Monday, April 11th, 2016Do I Need to Fill My Air Conditioner With Refrigerant?
Monday, March 7th, 2016Most people have a basic grasp of how their air conditioners work, enough to understand that refrigerant is the primary liquid used to keep the system operating. What far too few people understand, however, is how exactly refrigerant operates in the system. If you’re unsure whether or not you need to top off your air conditioner’s refrigerant levels, read on.
How Spring Air Conditioning Maintenance Can Benefit You
Monday, February 29th, 2016In order to function effectively and efficiently throughout its life cycle, an air conditioner’s components require regular maintenance. A lack of maintenance can lead to costly repairs and a decline in performance. With the cooling season already upon us in MacClenny, FL, now is the time to schedule your maintenance appointment if you haven’t done so in the last year.
It’s Not Too Late to Schedule Furnace Maintenance
Monday, January 25th, 2016Most people don’t ignore symptoms of furnace problems, once they present themselves. Nobody wants their heating system to die because of an easily-addressed problem. However, most people don’t schedule annual preventive furnace maintenance. If you want your furnace system to last as long as possible, you’re definitely going to want to have it professionally checked at least once a year. Read on to find out more about the benefits of annual furnace maintenance.
Beware of Furnace Short Cycling
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2015Have you noticed your furnace turning itself on and off every couple of minutes? That’s called “short cycling,” and it’s a serious threat to the health of your system. If not fixed as quickly as possible, it can easily shorten the life of the system and make breakdowns more likely. Let’s take a look at why short cycling happens, and the damage it can cause.
Do I Need to Replace My Furnace?
Monday, November 16th, 2015Winter is here, and if you aren’t yet relying on your furnace on a daily basis you soon will be. Along with that added use comes added stress, and some of us have furnaces that just won’t be able to cope. If your furnace can’t get you through another winter, it’s highly advisable that you have it replaced now. Otherwise, you may have the system break down on you in the middle of winter. No one wants to be without heat for a week or more while they scramble to find a new heating system. Keep an eye out for these signs that your furnace needs to be replaced.
Ways to Boost Air Conditioning Efficiency Affordably
Friday, May 17th, 2013In order to stay comfortable in your home you probably run your air conditioning system on a daily basis. Using your air conditioning system that much can cause your utility bills to increase. Every homeowner is looking for ways to decrease their energy usage without sacrificing comfort. The Lake City, FL air conditioning experts at Touchstone Heating and Air have years of experience working with countless customers to help them increase the efficiency of their home. We thought it would be a good idea to put together some of the best ways that you can do that.
Get Insulation Inspection
One of the best ways to increase the energy efficiency of your home is to get your insulation inspected and possibly replaced. Over time, your insulation can wear out, develop holes, start to rot and generally decline in quality. This allows heat from your attic to seep into your home which means that your AC has to work harder to keep your home cool. The insulation repair, installation and replacement experts at Touchstone Heating and Cooling can work with you to replace your current insulation with newer, more efficient types.
Duct Sealing
If you have a heat pump or a central air conditioning system, then you have a series of ducts in your home that carry the cooled air into each of your rooms. If those ducts are leaking it can cause up to 30% of that air to leak outside; which is obviously very wasteful. We offer fast and quality duct sealing services for all different types of ductwork.
Air Conditioning Replacement
If your air conditioning system is old or if it has started to require more frequent repairs it might actually make more sense to replace it. The air conditioning repair and replacement specialists at Touchstone Heating and Cooling can help you find the perfect system for your home that will meet your needs and your budget. Not only will you likely be able to avoid those repairs, but a new AC system will be much more efficient than your old one.
Call the Lake City, FL air conditioning efficiency experts at Touchstone Heating and Cooling today to talk with one of our friendly technicians about any of the AC needs that you might have.