How Much Does It Cost To Fix An AC?

There are several factors that go into the cost of fixing an air conditioner, the most obvious being what is wrong with it. The first step to fixing your broken air conditioner is to schedule an appointment with a qualified air conditioning repair company.

 Be sure to ask for a NATE Certified technician. Be sure the company you’re choosing to do business with meets or exceeds local codes while maintaining, repairing, or replacing your air conditioner. Also check that the technician they are sending has had a background check, and been drug tested. We like to think of this as Comfort, Safety, and Security.

Ask the heating and air company what their warranties are: GREAT air conditioning repair companies offer a 2 year parts and labor warranty.

Ask the air conditioning repair company if they guarantee satisfaction.  If you’re not completely thrilled with the service you receive don’t pay them a dime. If the ac repair company says 100% customer satisfaction make them back this up by putting a guarantee on it.

Ask the HVAC company how much it will cost for an air conditioner technician to come to your home and trouble shoot your unit, and MOST IMPORTANT will the air conditioning technician let you know how much things will cost BEFORE he starts any work. You don’t want any surprises.

Does the HVAC company charge any overtime after hours, on the weekends, or holidays?

Ask about the HVAC companies BBB rating and/or Angie’s list rating. Great companies take a lot of pride in their public record.

You should be well on your way to finding out how much it will cost to repair an air conditioner. You can be assured that by having these questions answered  you should soon feel Comfort, Safety, and Security!

 

CJS Heating Provides Air Conditioning Repairs Any Day, Any Time

It's summer and your air conditioner is on throughout the swelteringly hot months. Mid-July – boom – it shuts down. You're a little distraught, but you immediately call CJS Heating and Air. You know we are experts at air conditioning repairs, and we will fix your system up as good as the first day you had it installed.

In fact, CJS Heating is a leader in home air conditioning repair services. Our technicians are highly-skilled, knowledgeable, and adept at what they do. They quickly identify what's wrong with your system, and rectify it immediately. Our associates will provide you with the highest quality service you can call to your home.

And recently, our top quality service options just got better: we have eliminated extraneous overtime charges. We know more than anyone else that heating and air conditioning systems almost never choose the best time to stop working. In fact, your home air conditioning is more likely to stop working WHILE you are at home in evenings and weekends, because that's when you use it the most.

Now, day or night, weekdays or weekends, you can call CJS Heating at any time for your air conditioning repairs, and not have to worry about exorbitant extra charges. You can still count on us to give you the same high quality services as we always have. So you can trust CJS Heating and Air for all your heating and air conditioning systems maintenance needs.

Problems with Your Home Air Conditioner

With great care and maintenance your home air conditioning system can have a long lifecycle. However, there comes a time when your system begins to approach the end of its life and little by little it begins to weaken. Air conditioning repairs may be needed if you are seeing a pattern of broken items every so often. Even though it would be great to save money by doing these repairs on your own when extensive damage from wear and tear is present it is best to consult professional help.

Why you should consult professionals….

- If you are not familiar with the anatomy of these systems it may be hard for you to determine what the problem is exactly. An experienced professional will be able to examine your air conditioning system and determine what part of your system is not working properly.

- Professional tools are needed to conduct the job safely, effectively, and efficiently. Many of the tools used to repair air conditioning systems can be found in the common household garage. However there are some tools that you may not have and perhaps are not educated on how to use them properly.

- Repairmen inspect all areas of your house to get to the root of the problem. They may need to look in your attic, view your filter, or inspect your ceilings to see any residue from leaks in your system.

- Systems located in attics that are suffering from extensive overflow or leaks can cause ceilings to cave in if left untreated for a long period of time.

- To ensure that your system is functioning correctly professionals are able to inspect and then determine whether or not the problem has truly been fixed.

Heating and Cooling System Maintenance Tips

All systems in your home require regular maintenance. At CJS Heating & Air, we provide such maintenance services for our customers to help keep their energy costs down and elongate the lifespan of their heating and cooling system. Our unique tune up service is incomparable to other heating and cooling companies. We check and conduct maintenance on everything in your system from your thermostat to the refrigerant levels. Below we have provided common heating and cooling maintenance issues that we can conduct or you can check on yourself!

Filters

Your filters in your heating and cooling system should be checked every month and changed if needed. If you do not change your filters on a regular basis, it could result in paying higher utility bills and cause damage to your system.

Humidifiers

Once the heating season is over its important to shut off your humidifier.  If left on in the warm months of the summer, bacteria and mold can accumulate causing it to be circulated throughout your home. Pull that plug, shut the water valve and drain the unit. A humidifier that has a water reservoir should be cleaned with vinegar to remove the mineral deposits.

Bi-Annual Maintenance

Its important to have your system maintained before every heating and cooling season. It may seem like a waste of money to have it completed twice a year but in time it will save you money. This allows you to become aware of any issues that may arise throughout the heating or cooling season.
 

Due to the lack of maintenance and knowledge about your heating and cooling system, things such as a dirty coil or filter can mean premature failure of your central heating and air conditioning unit's compressor, condenser fan and other system components. In other words, a malfunction of any component within your heating and cooling system can over-work your unit.
 

Replacement of an entire heating and cooling system can be costly. So choosing a preventative maintenance plan that best fits you and your system is the best option to avoid replacing your entire heating and air conditioning system.  We have plans that will fit everyone’s needs.

Beat the Summer Heat!

- Cooling and energy saving tips –

During the summer months temperatures outside can reach sweltering degrees. When it's that hot outside we tend to crank up our air conditioning units and stay inside. Although, the cool inside air is satisfying during those hot days, when the energy bill arrives at the end of the month you might wish you stuck out the heat. Continue reading to learn useful tips to practice this summer to cut down your monthly energy bills while keeping cool.

Energy Saving Tips

-    Keep your drapes and blinds closed during the day to prevent the sun from streaming in through your windows. The sun will cause your home to heat up forcing your air conditioner to work harder and use more energy.

-    Make sure you keep up maintenance on your air unit by changing the filters and have it checked regularly. Keeping up with your air conditioning repairs and system maintenance will keep your air clean and encourage your unit to work more effectively.

-    Only run exhaust fans like the ones found in kitchens and bathrooms, for a short period of time because they push cool air outside.

-    Do not place any objects that produce heat such as lamps or televisions near the thermostat. The thermostat will read the heat produced from these objects and will run longer than it needs to.

-    Keep your thermostat at the highest possible temperature that is still comfortable for you. A few degrees can make a big difference in your energy bill.