JMS Air Conditioning and Heating Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Signs You Need AC Repair

Monday, September 26th, 2022

Air conditioning maintenance isn’t an optional expense. It’s an important investment in your HVAC system and your entire home. But when everything is working and nothing seems to be wrong, it’s easy to put off maintenance appointments. But something will inevitably go wrong with your air conditioner in the future – whether it’s next week or six months from now or even a few years from now. 

But when you stick to a scheduled maintenance plan, you reduce the chances of surprise repair bills and system problems because you address problems before they even begin. If you’re ready to schedule air conditioning repair in Simi Valley, our team can help. But how do you know when something is wrong and it’s time to call for repairs? Learn the signs that you need AC repair and stay ahead of HVAC breakdowns. 

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Everything to Know About Refrigerant

Monday, August 1st, 2022

Does AC refrigerant run out after a period of time? What is refrigerant anyways? Is it dangerous to breathe it in?

Woah there! That’s a lot of questions. We are prepared to answer each and every one, but we’d also like to remind you that your air conditioner wouldn’t be filled with refrigerant if it wasn’t safe and effective at what it did. We’d even argue that air conditioners wouldn’t exist without refrigerant.

This is the blog post all about refrigerant, and we’re going to go through exactly what this chemical is and why it’s so important to the field of HVAC.

Long story short, if you arrived at this blog post looking for air conditioning repair in Pasadena, CA because your system is losing refrigerant, then you should call our team for help. But, while you’re waiting, you might as well learn a thing or two about this valuable material.

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3 Sounds Your Air Conditioner Should Be Making

Monday, July 18th, 2022

Not many things in this world work or operate silently. Even human beings, for as quiet as we can be, our stomachs, mouths, noses, and even hair make sounds as we move throughout our daily schedules. The trick to living a comfortable life is making sure your appliances aren’t disruptive in their noise pollution, so you can get quiet when you need it.

An air conditioner is one of those appliances that can make some loud and disconcerting noises. If your AC is making sounds that cause discomfort, we urge you to call our team for AC repair in Glendale, CA so that we can address the issue and get it fixed. Loud and uncomfortable noises are never a good sign and they always warrant the work of a pro.

Though, what kinds of noises are benign and common? That’s what this blog post is about today. Let’s discuss some noises that your AC should probably make when it runs.

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Three Quick Ways to Detect a Refrigerant Leak

Monday, July 4th, 2022

As the summer heat rages on, HVAC units in homes around the United States are getting used daily. If you want to keep the inside of your home at a comfortable temperature, then keeping your HVAC unit functional is imperative. Residential HVAC units need a few basic things to produce a steady flow of cool air. 

The refrigerant in your HVAC unit is responsible for absorbing the heat in the air that your system pulls in from outdoors. As this air runs through the evaporator and compressor, the refrigerant helps to cool it down. Refrigerant leaks are quite common, especially in older units. 

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Our AC Installation Guide for Los Angeles

Monday, June 20th, 2022

As many of you already know, purchasing an air conditioner in the greater Los Angeles area is going to be a much different experience than purchasing one in Canada or New York. The climate is extremely different, to say the least, and energy costs, local standards, and even the quality of work are going to drastically differ from other areas of the country (or even the world). That’s why it’s important to have a local team that can take care of you.

We understand the unique need of cooling a home in this climate. We understand the heat and intensity of an LA summer, and we also know that many residents who depend on us are looking for a system that’s going to cost less energy to operate.

Well, look no further! Here, we’ve got a guide for AC installation in Los Angeles, CA. We’ll tell you everything you need to know when going into a purchase like this.

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Which AC Service Do You Need?

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

AC installation, repairs, maintenance, replacement… to someone not so familiar with this industry, all of those words can make your head spin. Where do you start?

Well, the good news is that we understand how frustrating this can seem. You just start with a strange noise coming from your air conditioner, and all of a sudden you’re trying to figure out how old your unit is, the manufacturer, whether or not it has been maintained, and all the questions just make you want to quit. We get it, which is why we thought it would be helpful to make this simple blog post.

If you’re a newcomer to AC services in Santa Monica, CA, then this is the blog post for you. We’ll go over each type of AC job, from the installation of a new unit to yearly maintenance, and we’ll try and explain when you might want to invest in each type of work.

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5 Essential Components of Your AC

Monday, May 9th, 2022

When it comes to air conditioning repair in Santa Clarita, CA, it can feel a little overwhelming. Finding out that there’s something wrong inside of your AC unit can be an accomplishment until you realize that there are many different facets to your AC unit, and a technician is going to need to identify the location of the problem pretty specifically.

This blog post is generally informative, and we work hard to bring customers up to our speed. Sure, DIY repairs are never going to be as thorough and excellent as professional ones, but this isn’t really about trying to do the fix yourself. This blog post is for customers who want to learn about their air conditioners so they can translate the problem clearer to their friendly technician who is on the way!

So, let’s talk about the five essential components of your AC.

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Everything to Know About AC Replacement

Monday, April 11th, 2022

Air conditioning replacements are an eventuality in this world. Especially if you depend on yours for beating the heat, you won’t really be able to go back to how life used to be without an AC unit. Well, you can try but we don’t recommend it at all.

Instead, why not factor into your budget a new air conditioning installation in Los Angeles, CA? Sure, it might sound like a huge expense you’d rather avoid, but what if you’re already paying too much for air conditioning? If you’ve got an AC system that’s running up the bill or constantly causing you stress, then a replacement might actually be the most cost-effective solution you could choose.

We’re not here to sell you something, we’re here to discuss your options and inform you. So, let’s learn everything there is to know about an AC replacement!

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How Does Compression Work in Your AC?

Monday, March 28th, 2022

We all know that the most vital component of our air conditioner is the “compressor.” It’s referred to sometimes as the “heart” of the AC since, without it, your air conditioner is just an oversized fan. This is basically true, and it’s one of the biggest reasons why we advocate for homeowners to invest in AC repair in Los Angeles, CA when something seems wrong with the compressor. An air conditioner needs a functional compressor.

That being said, do you know how your compressor works? It’s alright if you answer “no” to that question. Not that many homeowners understand the technology in their AC units, and why should they? It’s not like we go through an “HVAC 101” class in high school or anything.

Well, consider today your first day of class in learning how compressors work. With this new information, you’ll hopefully be able to know your AC a bit better!

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It’s Time to Take Your AC Out of Hibernation!

Monday, March 14th, 2022

We might not have much of a winter here in LA, but we do get a few months of relief from the sun and heat that comes with our summer temperatures. Now that it’s officially halfway through march, it’s safe to say that temperatures are going to start getting up there and we need to be ready for them. So, get out those shorts, bathing suits, and sunscreen, but don’t forget to prepare your air conditioner!

Yep, there are some things that we’re going to talk about today that help your AC prepare for the hot temperatures ahead. Things like AC maintenance in Los Angeles can have a measurable impact on the performance of your air conditioner when summer temperatures finally reach us. There are a few other things you can do to help prepare for the summer, and all you need to do is keep reading to learn about them!

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