Maintaining your air conditioner has a number of benefits; the number one benefit is it lengthens the life of your air conditioning unit. Other benefits of maintaining your unit include: lower energy bills per month (as you'll use less energy), lower humidity levels in your home, better nights sleep, and lower fire hazard from accumulated contaminants to name a few. Maintaining your air conditioner can be done by a hired professional before each summer season, or you can do the maintenance tasks yourself.
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Air conditioners are designed to last for years, but Freon leakage can decrease their efficiency and even make them stop working. There are many causes of Freon leaks, including an invasion of the infamous crazy ant. What is this ant and how can it cause problems with your air conditioner? And what can you do to stop it?
The Crazy Ant And Their Love Of Electronics
Crazy ants are a small reddish-brown ant that receive their name due to their strange movement pattern.
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Few things are as pleasurable as coming in from being outside on a hot day, only to be embraced by the crisp, cool air that is pumped out of your air conditioning unit. However, this luxury sometimes comes at a high price, and you may be starting to feel the pinch each month when you receive your energy bill. Don't give up the joys of a well cooled home; use this information to learn about two tips that can help make your air conditioning system run more efficiently.
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The last thing you probably want to spend your day doing is repairing your plumbing or hiring a plumber to come and do it for you. But while you may not want the expenses that come with plumbing repairs, putting off a plumbing repair will be even more expensive. There are many reasons why you would want to make your repairs sooner rather than later.
You'll Waste Water
If you have a plumbing leak, water will be slowly wasted.
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Central air conditioners provide climate control for your home in the summer, helping to keep the interior of your house comfortable. However, like all appliances, they can become less effective over time due to age and general wear and tear. Here are a couple of signs that you should keep an eye out for to determine when you should replace your central air conditioning system.
Poor Airflow
If you notice that air is not flowing through your home very well, it may be a sign that your air conditioner's compressor is nearing the end of its lifespan.
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