First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC’

Contactor Trouble? A Guide to Electrical AC Repair

Monday, September 7th, 2020

What exactly is a contactor? That’s a good question, and something we hope to answer in this blog post. However, just answering your miscellaneous electrical questions won’t get at the heart of what we’re trying to do. We want you to be ready for electrical malfunctions with a handy guide at your side.

Contactors are responsible for turning the air conditioner on and off. The “clicking” noise you hear when the system first starts up is the contactor signaling the system to either start or stop. While these electrical components are pretty reliable, they do break down from time to time and it’s up to us to repair them and get them back up and running.

Have more questions about the electrical components of your air conditioner? We thought you would! Keep reading for more information and don’t forget to call our helpful pros for AC repair in Albuquerque, NM.

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Problems That Could Lead to AC Replacement

Tuesday, August 11th, 2020

Our motto here at First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling Inc is “quality work, exuberant service.” That’s because we know our way around an air conditioning system. We know how to repair them, how to install them, and when it’s clear that replacement is necessary.

Unfortunately, every air conditioner has its own lifespan. We can’t guarantee that your system will run for the full 15 years that we say it should. There often occur problems in an air conditioner that can obviously lead to poor outcomes and a faulty system. Luckily, we’re the pros that will call them out and share the knowledge with you and everyone in the community. AC replacement in Albuquerque, NM is always an option when you have a team of professionals to help!

Let’s talk about some of the most prominent problems that lead to AC replacement. We’ll see if there’s anything you can do and the best ways to approach AC replacement as a whole.

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Could Your AC Use a Thermostat Upgrade?

Monday, July 27th, 2020

Homeowners don’t think about their thermostats enough. That’s a problem! For such a small, inexpensive component of a heating or cooling system, they really do have a significant impact on your comfort.

Take those old analog thermostats for instance. Back in the day we used to get calls about faulty air conditioners all the time because our thermostats were constantly failing and reading incorrect temperatures. We were inundated with a plague of systems that were faulty because the brain, or thermostat, didn’t have the technology that they do now.

Smart thermostats paired with our smartphone technology really are the solution many homeowners need. Being able to control your air conditioner with the touch of your phone is just one of many amazing benefits that come with such a system. Think about a new thermostat upgrade when considering air conditioning installation in Albuquerque, NM.

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The Dangers of Short-Cycling

Monday, July 13th, 2020

So, let’s say it’s a hot summer day and you’re gearing up to start your air conditioner so that it can keep your home cool. It’s been recently installed, so you know that it must be in good condition and there really shouldn’t be anything wrong with it, at least you hope.

Then it starts. The system starts and cools your home down but shuts down only after 10 minutes. It starts up again, loudly, and repeats this process over and over again. You’re tired of the constant clicking of an AC that’s turning on and off and you’re wondering if this is normal. It’s not.

This is what we in the industry call short-cycling, and it’s even worse than you think. This is a serious issue that could impact your AC’s efficiency, lead to a premature breakdown, and might only be fixed by air conditioning replacement in Albuquerque, NM. Keep reading to find out more.

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What Does AC Maintenance Entail?

Monday, June 1st, 2020

This service that is so widely forgotten is a mystery to many homeowners. It’s not their fault, with so many amateurs in the industry these days, they purposely try to keep information from you in order to make an extra buck on a premature replacement or repair cost. Though, we’re in the business of stopping that practice in its tracks and keeping your air conditioner running as long as possible.

AC maintenance in Albuquerque, NM, believe it or not, is a necessary service. With the amount of heat we get here in the desert, our air conditioners need to be in top shape year after year. Without our maintenance services, and maintenance with a clear number of added benefits as well, you’re likely to pay more for an AC that runs less efficiently and breaks down more frequently.

Why is that? Well, now you’re asking the right questions! Keep reading and we’ll give you the details.

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