Home ac Repair

When you need a home ac repair it is important to look for a professional with a proven track record.  As with any repair industry fraud is rampant and prices can fluctuate widely from one company to the next.  Our suggestion is if the cost to repair is in excess of $500 a second opinion is a good choice.  Check out Google or Yelp reviews.  Although reviews do not always tell the entire story, you can get a pretty good idea of what kind of company you are calling.  It is also wise to consider a replacement unit if the cost to repair nears 50% of the replacement cost.

Home ac Repair or Replace?

Why repair an old costly item if you can upgrade to a newer, more efficient model that has a warranty.  Above all do not be rushed or pushed into a repair simply because you have the company there.  Dishonest companies love to prey on your fear of discomfort and often raise the price hundreds of dollars.  Banking on the fact that they are already there and you won’t call someone else now for fear of paying another service call.  Many good companies offer a FREE 2nd opinion so it would cost you nothing to find out if the price is fair or not.

DIY Home ac Repair

Can your ac last this long?

Home ac repair is often not an easy DYI (do it yourself) repair.   Most ac units run on 230 volts and can have several breakers to disconnect power.  In addition the problem with your ac can be in several places.  Your ac system is directly tied to your furnace, a/c coil, as well as wiring between the two.  For best results here are a few tips to possibly save a costly service call.  Always check the thermostat settings to make sure you are asking for the unit to come on.  Always check your breakers, remember there can be several for the ac and furnace units.

Maintain is the key

Filters, filters, filters, we cannot stress this enough.  The most important thing you can do as a home owner to prevent a home ac repair is to use a good quality filter and replace it often.  We go on literally hundreds of calls where the issue would not have been an issue if the filters were replaced more often.