Category Archives: Common AC Issues

Top Three Portable Air Conditioner Mistakes

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When you live in New York or Manhattan, portable air conditioning units can make for a perfect purchase. Small, mobile and requiring no installation, portable AC units can make great alternatives to traditional systems. But many people in New York purchase the wrong kind of portable AC unit for their requirements; so to prevent you from doing the same we give you the low-down on the top three mistakes that are commonly made: Continue reading →

Top Five Tips For a More Efficient Summer!

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If you live in New York or Manhattan, by now you will be feeling the real sizzle of the soaring summer temperatures! And what does that mean? Running your air conditioning unit nonstop, of course! It goes without saying that air conditioning systems in NYC are used more frequently in during summertime, but that doesn’t have to mean higher energy bills. Take a look at our top tips on helping your AC system run more efficiently during the sunny season… Continue reading →

Can you figure it out?

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Living in New York in summertime, your air conditioning unit can make a massive difference to your overall comfort. Of course, getting your AC system regularly and properly maintained is vitally important, but in the meantime, did you know that there are some issues that you can resolve yourself?

Don’t panic; we’re not talking about any heavy DIY; just basic checks that can potentially save you hassle and money. Check out some examples of typical AC problems below and use our advice to see if your issue is one you can fix yourself. Remember, these points are just a guide, and if you are in any doubt at all, you should always contact an air conditioning professional.  Continue reading →

Hot or Not?

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You may have noticed that air conditioning units in New York have been subject to some bad press over the years. From being accused of causing dry skin to respiratory problems, it seems that everyone has an opinion on the apparent negative impact of AC units. Despite these indictments, more and more New York City residents are installing cooling systems in their homes and offices. So it begs the question; if air conditioning systems are so damaging to our health, why is it that their popularity is on the increase? Could it possibly be that they aren’t as risky as the rumors suggest? Continue reading →

Stealing Copper From Air Conditioning Units – Huge Issue

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Well, we never thought we’d be blogging about this particular air conditioning topic but, unfortunately, it seems to be an on-going theme these past few summers: Copper Theft.

In case you’re wondering where a thief would even find copper in an air conditioner, we’ll give you a little background about copper evaporator coils. All window, central air and industrial-sized air conditioning units use cooper evaporator coils to remove and evaporate humidity from the air, thereby cooling homes and offices.

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Air Conditioning Maintenance in New York City

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Many people don’t realize just how important air conditioning maintenance is – especially in a crowded city like NYC. In fact, the demand is even higher because of the sheer amount of people living, working, and driving in such close quarters. This all increases the amount of dirt and impurities in the air – which are caught by your air conditioner’s filter.

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What is a Hard Start Capacitor?

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With the hot New York City weather, I am sure most of you had your air conditioning company come by to either repair or maintain your equipment. A popular part that your air conditioning unit needs is what we call a hard start capacitor. I bet most of you folks reading your paperwork from your air conditioning companies all have the same question…..

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