Did you know that your air conditioner has its own air filter? It is a small, but very important, part of the system. The air filter helps protect the air conditioner from dust and debris that might damage it or make it less energy efficient. If the filter is not changed often, though, it can actually be more of a threat to the air conditioner than the dust it traps. Read on to find out how an air filter can damage the air conditioner.
Sunset Air Blog: Archive for May, 2016
Make Sure to Clean Out Your AC Air Filter This Summer!
Monday, May 30th, 2016How Zone Control Can Improve Your Air Conditioner
Monday, May 23rd, 2016Central air conditioners have been around for a long time and have been at the top of the market for most of that time. They have a lot going for them, but they’re not perfect systems. There are a number of different issues associated with using central air conditioning, which contribute to a loss of efficiency and comfort. Fortunately, there is a way to solve for these problems. Read on to find out more about zone control.
It’s Not Too Late for Air Conditioner Maintenance!
Monday, May 16th, 2016Summer is here, and you’re probably using your air conditioning system more often than usual. That means more strain on the air conditioner, which means higher chances for something to go wrong. If you’ve already had your air conditioner checked earlier this year, your system is probably in pretty good shape for summer. If you haven’t had it professionally checked, though, you need to schedule a maintenance appointment as soon as possible. Let’s take a look at the benefits of air conditioner maintenance, and why you need to schedule it at least once a year.
Why Your Ductless System Needs Maintenance Twice a Year
Monday, May 9th, 2016As you wrap up your preparations to get your home ready for summer, you might try to avoid scheduling maintenance in order to save some money and hassle. This may be especially tempting if you already had ductless maintenance done less than six months ago, during the winter. However, if you want to make sure that your ductless system is ready for summer, you’re going to need to make sure that you schedule maintenance this season as well. Read on to find out why ductless systems need maintenance twice a year.
Job Opening at Sunset Air Inc.
Thursday, May 5th, 2016AUTOCAD DRAFTER
Sunset Air, INC has an immediate job opening for an AutoCAD Drafter.
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining Sunset Air commercial CAD project designs. This includes, generating designs using CAD, performing engineering calculations using industry software, and creating documentation for mechanical systems permit submittal. This position is responsible for maintaining company CAD standards and ensuring standards are in compliance with National CAD standards and updating and maintaining CAD blocks and details. Complete CAD as built drawings from the field as well as archiving as built drawings. This position requires communication with Engineers, Project Managers and Construction Foreman regarding project changes, progress and scheduling.
Qualifications:
– Knowledge and experience drafting and design in AutoCAD
– Completion or current enrollment in AutoCAD/ Drafting education program
– Experience working in the construction industry preferred
– The ability to work independently with little supervision and a drive and willingness to learn
About the Company: Sunset Air is one of the largest Mechanical Contractors in the South Puget Sound area. Sunset Air has been a locally family owned business in the Olympia, WA area since 1976. We Specialize in Design & Build of Commercial HVAC & plumbing systems. Sunset Air’s capabilities include full mechanical engineering and design, sheet metal fabrication, service and maintenance, DDC controls installation and design. We are a company that recognizes and appreciates our employees. We know that our employees are our biggest asset and it’s the employees that make Sunset Air the largest and best commercial & residential contractor in the South Puget Sound. That is why we also offer our employees a generous benefits package offering, full medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K and paid vacations and holidays.
Submit resumes to: hr@sunsetair.com
Does My Air Conditioner Need More Refrigerant?
Monday, May 2nd, 2016A lot of people know that air conditioners use refrigerant, and some may even know what they use it for. Most people, however, don’t actually know the process that refrigerant goes through when it’s in use by an air conditioner. Not that you need to know everything about how your air conditioner operates in order to benefit from it. Still, we thought it would be a good idea to give an in-depth answer to this common question about whether or not your air conditioner might need additional refrigerant at some point.
