Reasons Why Your AC Won’t Turn Off

April 17, 2019

Ideally, your air conditioner will only run when there is a need to reduce the air temperature and moisture content in a given space. However, there are times where it may continue to operate even when a room is already cool and dry. What are some steps to take when your air conditioning unit won’t turn off? Check for Excess Dirt or Debris When the air condenser coil is dirty or clogged, it can be forced to work harder to keep the room at your preferred temperature. Therefore, it may not be able to shut itself off for tangible periods of time or at all. At in Burbank, we can perform air conditioner maintenance such as cleaning or replacing a dirty or worn-out coil. We can also install or replace a unit that’s old or inefficient. Check the Temperature Setting The air conditioner will not stop running until it has cooled the air to your preferred temperature. If that setting is too low, then the air conditioner may not be able to stop running in order to keep the room at your target temperature. It’s worth noting that your unit may have to work harder on especially hot and humid...

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When Should Air Conditioner Maintenance Take Place?

April 7, 2019

Ideally, your air conditioner will be serviced once or twice per year. There are many benefits to doing this, such as catching minor problems before they become expensive repairs. However, the question for many is, when exactly should you make your next maintenance appointment? Call Before the Temperatures Start to Warm Up Generally speaking, you will use your air conditioning unit most often during the late spring, summer, and early fall months. Therefore, it is a good idea to call for a tune-up sometime in March or April just before the weather starts to get warm on a regular basis. At , we service the Burbank, Beverly Hills, and Thousand Oaks. Our crew can install, replace, and maintain a wide variety of air conditioner makes and models. Have Your Air Conditioner Serviced in the Fall It is a good idea to schedule another maintenance appointment in the fall before you stop using your air conditioner for the year. This allows a professional to determine if there are any issues that could prevent it from starting up properly in the spring. It may also make it easier to properly winterize the unit to protect it against falling leaves or animals looking...

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Why Are Indoor Air Quality Audits Important?

May 30, 2018

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the indoor air quality is an important factor in the human health. One of the best ways you can be environmentally conscious is by creating a clean healthy environment in your own home. Contrary to what you can imagine, the air inside our homes is more polluted than the outside. As such, indoor air quality audit is important. We discuss the significance of indoor air quality testing; To Ensure a Constant Flow of Fresh Air The only way to ensure that your home is as comfortable as possible and that you’ve kept the health-threatening pollutants at bay is by ensuring there’s an uninterrupted flow of fresh air. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can be a result of several products that include new carpeting, cleaners, paints, and furniture. The smell of VOCs can last several days to a few weeks and can cause short-term symptoms that include headaches and nausea. Carbon monoxide from furnaces, gas stoves and fireplaces is also another risk to the fresh flow of air. Although CO is invisible, the gas is deadly if it accumulates to dangerous levels. An air quality test should reveal the presence or accumulation of...

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