JC Mechanical Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Best Practices for Hot Days: An August Update

Monday, August 12th, 2024

It’s early August and summer is almost over—right? Well, the meteorologists on the TV surely don’t believe that, and it might not be good to get lulled into a false sense of security thinking fall is almost here. The truth is that we still have plenty of hot days left this summer and they’re going to hit in full swing.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared and looking toward the future! There are a few best practices we routinely tell our customers about every year, and now is the perfect time to go over a few of them. While you should still trust our team for air conditioning repair in Sapulpa, OK, there are certainly a few things you can do yourself to get more comfortable indoor temperatures and to feel good about your energy bill at the end of the month.

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Repair Vs. Replacement: Making the Best Choice for Your Budget

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

Air conditioners are not like other appliances in our home. For instance, a washing machine or a dishwasher could sometimes run at a fraction of the cost of operating a new air conditioner. Likewise, if you’re in need of support, just a quick call for AC repair in Broken Arrow, OK can run up the bill and cause a shock to your budget. This is stressful, and we understand why customers might try to hold off on repair or go with a DIY attempt.

But the real issue here is the state of your air conditioner, your budget, and how it all interacts. If you wait on AC repairs, for instance, your budget might be in worse shape come fall when replacement is the only option for your broken compressor. Or, if you pay for repairs without thinking about a replacement, you might end up wasting money on a system that is already on its way out.

How can you tell if it’s time to replace the system? How do you know if it just needs a quick fix? Let’s break it down.

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Summertime Check-In: 5 Common AC Repairs That Cause Customers Trouble

Monday, June 17th, 2024

Is your air conditioner on the fritz? That’s some unfortunate timing with the fact that we’re almost in July and the hottest weather is still yet to come. That kind of experience can be demoralizing for anyone, and it’s a fundamental reason why our blog exists.

We’re not just your average team that provides support for HVAC in Broken Arrow, OK. We can definitely provide that for you, yes, but we also like to provide tips and helpful information for customers who might be going through a rough time. A broken or malfunctioning air conditioner is not a fun thing to experience, and it’s something that we’d like to help with, even if you haven’t gotten to the point of calling us yet.

So, here are just a few common signs that your AC is in distress and requires professional repairs. 

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Is 2024 the Year to Finally Invest in a Heat Pump?

Monday, April 8th, 2024

Customers throughout our area are finally starting to take heat pump technology seriously. It’s not just here. Everywhere people are actually considering replacing their old furnaces, boilers, and window unit air conditioners with heat pumps.

This isn’t by accident. Heat pumps have become more common, and with the help of legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, they’ve become more affordable. Tax credits, manufacturer rebates, and even local promotions are making heat pumps more competitive than ever before. Before you replace that old furnace with a new one, make sure you’re not missing out on one of the most high-tech and reliable HVAC systems in the 21st century.

Based on some of the reasons we’ll list down below, 2024 could be the year of the heat pump installation in Jenks, OK.

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AC FAQ: A Refrigerant Leak

Monday, August 21st, 2023

Refrigerant is one of the first things we teach our customers about. It’s such an important component to the cooling process, that we’d practically be unable to have air conditioning without it. This is why having an issue like a refrigerant leak can be a huge bummer for a customer that’s looking to keep their budget intact.

Don’t worry, refrigerant leaks are actually quite common. They’re still issues that require professional AC repair in Sapulpa, OK, but they’re also easily handled by a trained technician. We want to spend this blog post making sure that our customers have all the important information on refrigerant leaks available to them. Any questions you might have, we’ll do our best to answer.

But remember, if you don’t see one of your questions here, be sure to call our expert technicians so you can get the answers you’re looking for.

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Is It Too Late for AC Maintenance?

Monday, August 7th, 2023

The short answer is no, but we know that customers reading this blog want more than just a simple yes or no. Maintenance can be one of those costs where it’s hard to parse out the benefits, especially if you’re only thinking about the short term.

But it’s becoming increasingly clear that the constant heatwaves and record-breaking weather means our air conditioners need to be kept in great shape consistently. And AC maintenance in Sapulpa, OK will do just that.

Maintenance is more complicated than a simple repair or a new system installation. It’s less about targeting a problem with your air conditioner or setting up new technology, and more about evaluating the overall performance of the system.

We check the efficiency, comfort level, and even how tightly wound all of the screws are to ensure there is as little movement or give as possible. Learn more below about how maintenance can be a smart move–even late in the season!

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Our Tips for Getting Through a Heatwave

Monday, July 24th, 2023

Heatwaves used to be a “once in a while” kind of occurrence. Now, they’re practically every weekend and causing us to make last-minute changes in our plans. It’s frustrating, but it’s a reality of our time in the 21st century. So, what do we do about it?

First things first, we need to be safe and energy efficient. By staying comfortable, hydrated, and secure in your home, a heatwave won’t be so hard on you or your family. Then, the next main priority is ensuring that you minimize the amount of electrical energy you require to power your fans and AC so that the power grid doesn’t get overloaded. This will also ensure that you don’t pay exorbitant electrical prices at the end of the month.

Don’t worry, we’ll go over all of these proposals and more. Just make sure you get your AC repair in Sapulpa, OK from us–the Wizard of Blizzard!

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What Your Thermostat Setting Says About You

Monday, July 10th, 2023

Every single air conditioner is going to work differently. Sure, they’re all designed in factories to look and function the same, but they’re controlled by humans with different preferences and lifestyles. This means that your air conditioner is likely going to work a lot differently than your neighbor’s air conditioning system, and you might have some unique problems that nobody aside from a licensed professional can help you with.

So, let’s discuss the elephant in the room before we get into the specifics. We’re talking about your thermostat, the little device that communicates between you and your air conditioner. It’s going to be the difference between an air conditioner that’s stressed out and running in long cycles, and one that’s in perfect shape.

Everyone sets their thermostats differently, but there are some general guidelines we’d like to discuss. And if you’re at all frustrated with the functionality of your cooling, be sure to call our team for AC repair in Sapulpa, OK.

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Everything to Know About Geothermal HVAC

Monday, June 26th, 2023

Out of all the HVAC systems available, from ductless systems to central air conditioners, geothermal systems just sound the coolest, right? It’s no coincidence!

Geothermal technology has been around for a while but it’s just now reaching its stride. The gist behind it, as we’ll get into further below, is centered on the fact that the temperature just beneath the earth’s crust is extremely mild. If you were to dig down a hundred feet or so, the temperature would be a mild 50 degrees all year round, no matter where you lived.

That means you’ve got access to cool, comfortable temperatures right beneath your very property. A geothermal system in Sapulpa, OK is just designed to bring those temperatures to where you can feel them. So, as we explain how this technology works, we hope some potential customers out there decide to call us and evaluate this as a viable option.

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3 AC Issues to Be Weary Of

Monday, June 12th, 2023

Air conditioners are complex machines. This means that their problems aren’t one-dimensional. Usually, an air conditioner that runs into a problem needs to be properly diagnosed by a professional because the source of the problem can be complicated. For instance, an air conditioner can make a strange noise or give off a foul odor, and both of those are different problems with their own processes for repairs.

So, what are we getting at here? This all sounds like helpful information but what’s the point?

Well, we’d like to give you an example of 3 specific AC issues that are at different ends of the service spectrum. One of them is a strange noise, another is a foul odor, and the last is an odd cycling time. Each of these problems is wildly different, but all of them require professional AC repair in Sapulpa, OK.

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