MarGo Plumbing Heating Cooling Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

The Importance of Prompt AC Repair

Monday, May 13th, 2024

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Life is full of so many urgent concerns that it’s understandable for people to try to put things off whenever possible. After all, you can’t always deal with everything immediately. But when it comes to a struggling air conditioner, you don’t want to postpone repairs.

Imagine a car tire that is leaking air. If you pretend that nothing is wrong, the leak will get worse and worse. Eventually, you’ll be driving on a deflated tire, causing massive damage to the rim! This basic principle is true of other systems as well. If you know something is wrong with your air conditioner and you don’t have repairs done promptly, you’ll end up regretting it. Here’s what could happen.

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Get Ready for AC Installation

Monday, April 1st, 2024

Congratulations! You’ve chosen a new air conditioning system for your home. These days, new air conditioners work so well and are so efficient, we’re sure you’ll be delighted with it. And you’ve made an appointment for the installation! That’s great. But do you know what to expect?

It may have been quite a long time since you’ve had an AC system installed. With proper maintenance, your last one might have lasted twelve years or so. Or perhaps you purchased your home with an air conditioner and have never been through this process. We’d like to tell you what to expect at your AC installation appointment and what you can do to help things go as smoothly as possible.

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Why You Might Want to Check Up on Your AC’s Outdoor Unit

Monday, October 16th, 2023

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It might not be what you want to think about just now, but in the grand scheme of things, it won’t be all that long before snow flies again. There are probably a lot of things you need to get done before that happens. We’ve got a recommendation for one more thing to put on your list.

Your air conditioner worked hard all summer, keeping your home comfortable for you and your family. Before you simply forget about it for several months until you need it again, make sure it’s doing okay. Your AC’s outdoor unit bears the brunt of both the hard work and the risks to the system, especially this time of year. Let’s give it a once-over.

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Why Your Outdoor AC Unit Isn’t Draining Properly

Monday, September 18th, 2023

Air conditioners create condensation. Just like droplets drawn from hot humid air onto the surface of an ice-cold glass, condensation forms from moisture in the air against the ice-cold evaporator coils of your AC unit. The drainage system that allows this moisture to be safely collected rather than causing puddles and water damage is a very important part of your air conditioner. It’s a huge bother when your AC unit’s drainage system isn’t working properly! Let’s get to the bottom of your drainage problem.

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Cut Your Cooling Costs With These AC Tips

Monday, July 10th, 2023

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The majority of household energy use over the course of the year is put toward heating and cooling. Anything you can do to make cooling your home more efficient will save you money when your electric bill is due. So what can you do to lower your cooling costs? Try these helpful tips to maximize your air conditioning and stay cool and comfortable for less.

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Get to Know Your Condenser: The Outdoor Unit of Your AC

Monday, June 26th, 2023

The part of your air conditioner that you spend more time with is, of course, the indoor unit. That’s where heat from your home is absorbed into the refrigerant that flows through the evaporator coils. It’s pleasant to be near because it is absorbing, not radiating, heat during the summer. The outdoor unit is a different story. In the condenser, or outdoor unit of your air conditioner, the most critical component of the whole AC system makes its home. We’ll tell you all about it.

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Why You Should Get Your AC Tuned Up Before Summer Starts

Monday, May 1st, 2023

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Summer is just around the corner and you know what that means. It means you’ll soon be relying heavily on your air conditioner to keep you comfortable this summer.

That also means that if you haven’t had your AC tuned up yet this year, there’s no better time than the present. Air conditioning maintenance in Caldwell, NJ is the best thing you can do to ensure that your air conditioner will see you and your family through the humid summer months. Let’s go over the many reasons why you should get your air conditioner tuned up if you haven’t already.

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What Does a “Dripping” Sound Mean?

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

If you’ve been searching online for help with your air conditioning in Verona, NJ because you just heard a dripping noise, then your search is over! We’re experts in this industry, and we’re going to talk about what this sound could mean in addition to some sounds that prove a different problem is happening.

First, we just want to say that you’ve done an excellent job of being vigilant with your air conditioning system. Sounds are some of the best ways to figure out if your air conditioner is running into problems and needs repairs. A dripping noise might sound more normal than other noises, like bubbling and hissing, but it could still be a sign that some work needs to be done on your AC depending on when it was last maintained.

Let’s get into it. For more information about your particular AC setup or situation, feel free to call our team.

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Our Tips for Spotting Ductless Problems

Monday, August 8th, 2022

Ductless air conditioners can run into problems just like central AC units! The tricky part is that some problems can be a little different because of the system’s layout and cooling distribution. For instance, a single air handler can break down if you have a ductless system, but the other air handlers will still continue to work (and efficiently too) so it can sometimes be harder to notice there’s a problem.

Also, some of the problems that occur with a ductless mini split system can happen all year round, since the unit is a dedicated heater as well. So sometimes our readers can run into issues that likely get ignored until the next summer, when they’re really a heating problem that needs to be addressed ASAP.

Let’s talk about ductless air conditioning repair in Wayne, NJ, and how you can spot a potential problem.

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It’s Time to Beat the Heat

Monday, July 11th, 2022

If you look at the calendar and at the heat trends, it’s no wonder why we’re starting to talk about the heat in our blog. Temperatures are reaching their peak in the summer, and it’s only a matter of time before we get inundated with heatwaves and record-breaking temperatures that seek to make us uncomfortable. So, as your local HVAC professional, we’d like to take steps to help all of our customers.

First of all, if your air conditioner is broken down or in need of services, then give our team a call for help. We can provide you with specialized, fast AC repair in Clifton, NJ that will get the job done. However, depending on where you live, it can sometimes take a few minutes to a few hours for us to schedule you in and arrive at your home to help.

So, in the meantime, we urge you to follow our guide on some strategies to beat the heat!

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