Central Heating offers 24-hour rapid emergency air conditioner repair seven days a week for all your cooling needs. Whether it’s a long weekend or in the middle of a stuffy summer’s night, you can call us and speak to a live operator 24/7 for immediate emergency AC repair service.
Contact us online or by phone by calling 705-214-9610.
5 Signs You Need a New Air Conditioner
As a homeowner, you want to feel confident that your air conditioner will provide you with the comfort you demand year after year. However, like all appliances, these systems have finite lifespans, and at some point, it stops making sense to throw away money repairing them.
Here are the five most common signs that say it’s time to upgrade your air conditioner.
Age
Although air conditioners can last 10-15 years, experts recommend that once your system reaches double digits, you should plan on replacing it instead of waiting until it fails. If you’re not sure how old your system is, call one of our technicians, who can decipher the serial number to determine its age.
Increasing Utility Bills
As a homeowner, you expect your utility bills to go up during summer when you’re relying on your air conditioner more to keep you cool. However, if you’ve noticed your bills are higher than average and nothing you do seems to bring them back in line, it’s a good indication that your system has lost efficiency and needs replacing.
Inconsistent Cooling
Your air conditioner should cool your home evenly, so if you notice that some rooms are noticeably cooler than others, it could be a mechanical issue, or it could be that your system has reached its capacity to provide the temperature you need. Many newer air conditioners use variable-speed technology, which allows you to make micro-adjustments to keep you perfectly comfortable.
Dirty Indoor Air
Besides providing you with cool air, your air conditioner manages your home’s indoor air quality. So, if the system is dirty or plagued with mould growth, it’s a good sign it’s time to consider a replacement.
You’re Expanding Your Home
If you’re planning on adding on to your home, there’s a good chance your old air conditioner won’t have enough power to cool the added space effectively. If you’re renovating or adding on, call one of our experienced HVAC technicians to perform a load calculation to determine what size system can best meet your needs.
If you need advice on purchasing a new cooling system or want an honest evaluation of your current air conditioner, call Central Heating in Angus.
Our AC Maintenance Tips
All machines require routine maintenance to keep them running efficiently and provide you with the service you expect, and that goes for your air conditioner.
Here are some easy tips you can do to keep your AC system running efficiently and ensure it’s ready to provide you with reliable cooling once summer arrives.
Change the Air Filter
It’s hard to believe, but keeping your air filter clean is one of the most important things you can do to keep your air conditioner in proper working condition. A dirty air filter impedes airflow, causing your system to work harder, which reduces its lifespan over time. Also, running your air conditioner with a dirty filter reduces the machine’s capacity to provide even cooling and spread dirt throughout the house.
Set Your Thermostat
Many people think that turning the thermostat down will cool the home more quickly, but that’s not the case. Lowering your thermostat makes your air conditioner work harder, which will shorten its lifespan and cause parts to wear out more quickly. Experts recommend keeping your thermostat at one setting for maximum performance.
Clean the Coils
Over time, the condenser and evaporator coils gather dirt, which affects their ability to perform, and you end up with insufficient cooling. Check the outdoor coils and clean off leaves, twigs, and dirt, and make sure the system has enough space around it to ensure proper airflow.
Clean the Condensate Drains
If your air conditioner has a clogged condensate drain, the moisture it produces has nowhere to go and will leak, which can lead to water damage over time.
Call a Professional
While it’s good to stay on top of air conditioner maintenance yourself, it’s best to hire a professional for an annual inspection and tune-up. An experienced HVAC technician can identify potential problems and repair them before they escalate into something that causes system failure.
Before you call another AC contractor, please check out our customer reviews, then contact us to book your appointment.
About Central Heating
Since 2007, Central Heating has provided expert heating and cooling services in Angus and throughout Simcoe County. From design to installation, retrofits or upgrading old, inefficient systems, you can count on our team of certified cooling professionals to work within your budget and give you a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Local Reviews
for Angus, ON
MATTHEW W.
Single Stage 95% 40k btu's
David M.
Replace primary and secondary heat exchangers (Parts covered under warranty). ***NOTE: Labour, administration warranty fees, shipment of parts and return, not covered by warranty.*** Installed new heat exchanger and tested operation. Checked limits and safeties, checked gas pressure. Operating properly.
David M.
No heat. New furnace installed June 08 2022. Enbridge tagged off due to faulty heat exchanger. Verified heat exchanger causing problem, requires new heat exchanger.
Nicholas C.
No heat call. Diagnosed flame sensor to be faulty due to build up. Customer declined service however after explain age of furnace customer would like to be quoted on a new furnace.
David M.
No heat. Furnace cycling on loss of flame. Found flame sensor requires replacing. Install new flame sensor. Tested operation , operating correctly.
