Air Conditioning
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A lesson from our Master Tradesman on how side-discharge ACs beat the pants off traditional units-and why the American HVAC industry has gone sideways to avoid using them. Since basically the dawn of central air conditioning’s existence, AC units have come in cubes. For obvious reasons, the bottom is inaccessible-it’s got to sit somewhere-while the […]
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As the summer heat starts to kick in, we all begin to rely more heavily on our air conditioning units to keep us cool and comfortable. However, like all appliances, your AC unit can experience wear and tear over time, leading to decreased efficiency and even complete breakdowns. In these moments, it can be tempting […]
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Our Master Tradesman lays out the signs, symptoms, and solutions for when you find yourself asking, “Why is my AC not working?” A malfunctioning air conditioner can rapidly turn a sunroom into a sauna-especially during the blistering-hot summer months. You’ll want to act quickly to rectify the situation. But what if you’re not sure where […]
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Advice from our resident Master Tradesman for when your AC is frozen or freezing. Ever found yourself squinting at your AC unit and wondering, “Is that…ice?” You aren’t the only one-and your eyes don’t deceive you. You know what ice looks like. But why would it be covering the air conditioner? In This Article Read […]
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The Wisconsin Master Tradesman Guide To Air Conditioner Pricing and Choosing a Replacement A residential air conditioner (that is, one for a home, rather than for a commercial facility) can range between roughly $4,200 at the low end and $13,000 at the high end. There are options for every price point in between. The size […]
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The Wisconsin Master Tradesman’s Guide to help your lagging AC beat the heat. Complaints of underperforming AC systems fall into two major categories. In the first camp are customers whose air conditioning has been working perfectly fine for months or years-until recently. This can be perplexing and frustrating. Fortunately, though, some of these mechanical breakdowns […]
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The Master Tradesmen of Austin Plumbing, Heating & Air answers the most common questions about air conditioner tune-ups. What is an air conditioner tune up? An air conditioner tune up or tune-up depending on what you prefer to call it is what many HVAC contractors call the act of doing the required annual maintenance on […]
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Discover the many benefits of performing this crucial piece of maintenance before heading into the cooler months of the year Your HVAC system has been working hard all summer long to keep your home cool and comfortable. With hotter than average temperatures, your air conditioner has had to put in even more effort that it […]
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If you do decide to wrap or place anything over the top of your AC this fall, make sure to remember to take it off before running the AC next spring! Turning on a wrapped or covered AC can cause major damage to the machine
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