What Is Short Cycling?
Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the period of time that your HVAC equipment is actually running, and the shorter this cycle, the harder your system needs to work. Our team […]
4 Reasons to Replace Your Home’s Air Filter
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filters and the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield have a lot in common. They both can tout, “I don’t get no respect!” Most people do not realize how pivotal the HVAC air filter is to both their homes and their HVAC systems. Respect Yourself, and Your Air Filter Here in Arizona, you may think about […]
Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?
In many places, evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of beautiful fall colors. But many only experience fall with its subtlety through lower humidity levels. No matter which way you experience it, one thing is evident in them all––fall brings drier air. The cooler air simply can’t hold as much moisture as warm […]
How Can I Get My Heat Pump to Last Longer?
The average air-source heat pump lasts approximately 15 years. But your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit’s life span is dependent on several factors, including its design and overall quality. However, there are many factors that you, as owner, directly control. Pump It Up, Perfectly Caring for your heat pump requires diligence, but is quite manageable if you get […]
How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?
Aside from the professionals, like ours at ACS Air Conditioning Services, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your Oro Valley, AZ, home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right? Well, air conditioners do so much more than just cool, like […]
Does an AC Kill Mold?
Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Arizona home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold. It can help prevent mold, but once it exists, your air conditioner can’t kill it. If you find mold exists […]
Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?
Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can significantly drive up your energy bill and damage its parts. No One Likes Short Short The continuous on-and-off phenomenon is known as short cycling. […]
Why Is My Heat Pump Making Loud Noises?
Heat pumps can be expected to make some noise. Unusually loud noises point to a problem in the brewing. If your system is reaching decibels impossible to ignore, you should turn it off to prevent further damage. Give ACS Air Conditioning Services here in Oro Valley a call to schedule a repair visit. We will be able to quickly […]
Top Causes of AC Failure
It’s the first really hot day of summer when open windows, sun-blocking shades, and the ceiling fans just can’t cut it anymore. You resign yourself to finally turning on your air conditioner (AC)—only to find it blowing warm air, making funny noises, or simply not cooperating at all. It’s a scenario we all dread, and one […]
3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping
A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well. At ACS Air Conditioning Services, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to run efficiently […]
