Hutchins Plumbing & Air Conditioning Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning’

Don’t Ignore These Signs You Need AC Repair

Monday, July 10th, 2023

When your air conditioner breaks down, it may seem like the problem comes out of nowhere. But that isn’t always true. Your air conditioner will show subtle signs that something is wrong before it breaks down completely.

Even though some signs are harder to detect, others are very obvious. And when you know what to look for, you can stay ahead of the breakdown by investing in AC repair in Plano, TX. Keep reading to learn more about the signs you need to watch for that may indicate your air conditioner is nearing a breakdown.

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3 Signs Your Home Needs Duct Repairs

Monday, June 12th, 2023

Your air conditioner can have a variety of problems over the course of its lifespan. But many of your cooling or indoor air quality issues may not have anything to do with your air conditioner at all. Instead, you may need air duct repairs.

There are a handful of signs that can point to problems with the duct system attached to your air conditioner and we’re going to explain the top three. You can keep reading to learn more about these signs and the steps that we can take to fix your air ducts. Then give our team a call for duct repair in Frisco, TX

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When To Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner

Monday, May 15th, 2023

If your air conditioner has been running questionably or giving you cause for concern over recent years, you may be torn between repairing it or replacing it. Sometimes, it’s hard to know which choice is the right one. The good news is, our team can help you make that decision with our expertise. 

Just give us a call for air conditioning repair in Plano, TX. Then we can offer an in-home assessment of your air conditioner, highlight any issues that we identify, and help you weigh the pros and cons of repair versus replacement. Keep reading to learn more about some of the indications that you may want to replace your air conditioner instead of repairing it. 

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Why Does A Heat Pump Need Maintenance Twice a Year?

Monday, May 1st, 2023

If you have a heat pump system, you know that it offers heating and cooling all in one. While it’s a huge benefit to not have separate heating and cooling systems, this also means that you have to invest in more frequent maintenance.

Your heat pump needs service twice annually; once after the summer season is over, and another time after the winter season is over. If you’re ready to schedule air conditioning maintenance in Denison, TX, for your heat pump, our team is here to help. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about why scheduling biannual maintenance is so crucial for your heat pump. 

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Spring Cleaning: Our Cooling Season Checklist

Monday, April 4th, 2022

Summer is almost here, and cooling season has even begun in some areas. While we take our air conditioners out of hibernation, it’s important to do a bit of catching up with the system and your home, so you’re well-equipped when you depend on it. We’re not talking about anything fancy, but there are a few best practices that can help you stay efficient and comfortable this season.

You’ve come to the right place! This whole blog is about air conditioning in Plano, TX, and how you can get the most out of your cooling technology. The nice part about springtime is that the heat isn’t here yet, so we’ve got plenty of time to prepare and save money. Enjoy those mild temperatures while you can and have some fun before the hot temperatures get here!

Let’s go over our springtime preparation checklist, and get you ready for the future.

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7 Best Practices for Your AC

Monday, September 21st, 2020

Air conditioning is less of a type of machinery and more of a lifestyle. Many homeowners like to pretend they don’t have a complex system keeping their home cool all summer or fall long, while the air conditioner toils away being neglected. The more you come to terms with the fact that this is a partnership between you and your air conditioner, the better off you can be.

So, as we help to better this partnership between you and your air conditioning in Plano, TX, we’ve listed some best practices to owning a system like this. These are great tips to follow along with, regardless of your familiarity with your air conditioner. We promise that by following these best practices, you’ll see some demonstrable results that make your AC last longer and perform better. As your local HVAC service provider, we know what we’re talking about.

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Ice on an AC Is Never a Good Sign

Monday, September 7th, 2020

If you look at your air conditioner with ice forming on the coils and think it must be doing a good job, you’re poorly mistaken. We haven’t used ice to keep homes cool since a few hundred years ago. In this day and age, if you notice ice forming on your air conditioner during the summer, it’s safe to say that there’s something wrong.

Before you get the hairdryer to start melting the ice, remember that something is causing that ice to form. Just melting it over and over again is not going to do you any good. Only signing up for air conditioning repair in Plano, TX will get at the heart of the problem and leave your air conditioner off better than it was.

Don’t believe us? Keep reading as we get into what causes this ice and why it’s so important that you call us!

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Be Smart with a Smart Thermostat

Monday, July 27th, 2020

In an ideal world, your air conditioner will be able to cool your home without the help of you or your thermostat. Your AC would be able to know exactly what your comfort standards are and meet them. Wouldn’t that be amazing?

Unfortunately, the world is a bit more complicated than that. Machines can’t read our minds (yet) and we’re still finding technical problems to the maximized efficiency and efficacy of our comfort systems. You can try to run your air conditioner efficiently without smart thermostats in Plano, TX—but it won’t work.

Smart and Wi-Fi thermostats are the next generation of advanced comfort technology. They can more easily adapt to our custom temperature patterns and learn what we like and what we dislike. These systems aren’t just convenient, they’re efficient at curbing our energy consumption when it comes to comfort. Keep reading, we’ll get into the details.

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Curb Your Bills and Increase Your Commercial Efficiency

Monday, July 13th, 2020

Commercial air conditioners are incredibly powerful these days. They have the ability to keep entire buildings at low, comfortable temperatures no matter what the heat is like outside. Seriously, compared to how commercial air conditioners used to function, they’re more than able to keep buildings cool for long periods of time at the lowest possible energy consumption rate.

That being said, we see business owners time and time again forget some key responsible practices that drive their commercial air conditioning in Plano, TX into disrepair. If you’re fighting the heat on a hot summer day and you’ve got your commercial AC system running at full blast, pay attention to some of the things you could be doing to make its job easier.

Remember, if you need help, don’t hesitate to call the pros at Hutchins Plumbing & Air Conditioning!

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Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds with a Heat Pump System

Monday, October 7th, 2019

We’d definitely call our winters down here in Texas mild if anything. We’re not like the other climates around the country where winters provide consistent temperatures below zero and blizzards every other day. That’s not to say it doesn’t get chilly down here but it’s mild, to say the least. That’s why we want to talk about heat pump systems that can often be the best choice for homes in our neck of the woods.

Heat pumps cover a wide variety of heating and air conditioning systems, but we’ll be focusing on the most common heat pump—the ductless mini-split. If you’re in the market for HVAC in Denison, TX you’ll probably be shocked to know that there are systems like ductless mini-splits that can provide both heating and cooling all year round. They function via electricity, so they’re incredibly efficient and can reduce your heating bill by almost 50% compared to furnaces and baseboard heaters. Sounds simple, right?

Sometimes the simplest solution is the best, as we’ll show you why below.

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