Sunset Air Blog: Archive for June, 2015

Why Is There Ice on My Air Conditioner?

Monday, June 29th, 2015

You’re probably going to be running your air conditioner on an almost daily basis for the next several months. That means a more stress on the system, which then means a greater chance of problems occurring. One of those problems is ice forming on your air conditioner. You may think that ice is actually a good thing when you’re trying to cool down. However, if your air conditioner is icing over it’s actually a sign of a pretty serious issue. Read on to find out why this happens, and what you can do about it.

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How a New Thermostat Can Help Improve Your Air Conditioning

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

Summer is here, and for some homeowners that means upgrading their air conditioning systems to keep up with the heat. Though there are many people who are willing to install new air conditioners in their homes, far fewer think to replace their thermostats, as well. Your thermostat is a very important part of your air conditioning system, and is vital to its operation. For that reason, you should consider upgrading it. Let’s take a look at the advantages you can gain by upgrading your thermostat.

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What Happens During a Water Heater Maintenance Appointment?

Monday, June 15th, 2015

Water heaters are placed under a pretty significant amount of stress from the time they are installed to the time they are replaced. You may not use your HVAC systems every day, but you almost certainly use hot water on a daily basis. That means that water heater maintenance is arguably the most important type of maintenance you can conduct on your home appliances. After all, you don’t want to suddenly find yourself taking a cold shower when your water heater breaks down. So, let’s take a look at what actually happens during a water heater maintenance appointment.

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Does a ductless air conditioning system work better than central air conditioning?

Tuesday, June 9th, 2015

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When Is It Time to Replace My Water Heater?

Monday, June 8th, 2015

It’s never fun to have to replace a major appliance in your house. It typically incurs considerable expense, and at least a little time investment that could be better spent elsewhere. Unfortunately, no matter how well you take care of your appliances, there will come a day when you have to replace them. Let’s take a closer look at one of those appliances: your water heater. Here are some signs that you should talk to a professional about replacing your water heater.

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How a Geothermal Heat Pump Can Keep You Cool This Summer

Monday, June 1st, 2015

With summer fast approaching, some homeowners are scrambling to replace their old air conditioners with systems that can deal with the heat. If you’re one of those homeowners, don’t make the mistake of thinking that a split central air conditioner is your only option for home cooling. If you’re in the market for a new cooling system, have a look at geothermal heat pumps. Read on for more information on geothermal heat pumps and their many benefits.

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