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.

Is Your Heating and Ventilation Running Properly?

You may have noticed that your heating and ventilation system is not performing at its best and now you are left wondering what you should do to fix this problem. There are things that you can check for to determine what issues your system may be experiencing. You can improve the efficiency of your system by using simple techniques or you may discover that you have to consult professional help after a thorough inspection.

What you should look out for …

- To test your heating and ventilation system, turn your thermostat up and listen to see if it is starting up properly. Wait and check to see if warm air is blowing out, if not you can request professional help, and they will be able to determine which parts are not functioning properly.

- For more efficiency and your safety make sure you are replacing your air filters and cleaning dusts from the vents. This may prevent you from experiencing any efficiency issues or correct issues that you may already be experiencing.

- To get the heat to effectively flow throughout your house your vents should not be obstructed by any objects. Remove any furniture that may be blocking your vents and make sure your vents are fully open.

- If you are using an oil furnace be sure to check the fuel level and to be more prepared for the winter season check the cost of fuel rises.

- Carbon monoxide is deadly, but in most cases tragedies can be avoided by making yourself aware. Carbon monoxide leaks can be checked with a test badge or a battery operated alarm.

It’s important to keep a schedule of checking these areas to ensure that your system is working effectively and efficiently. After checking these areas some of the issues are easy enough to solve on your own, but you may find that you may need to seek advice or professional help to fix your heating and ventilation system.

Smart Thermostats

Are you looking for the easiest way to decrease your energy costs? If so, then you should consider installing a Smart Thermostat. Did you know utilizing a Smart Thermostat in your home can save you up to 15% on you energy costs? These intelligent devices allow you to heat and cool your home how you want and when you want. It uses its scheduling capabilities and contains wireless sensors that monitor your homes temperature. It also monitors your homes humidity to help control your entire homes temperature.

Having control over your thermostat and being able to schedule when your heating and cooling system turns on and off, cuts down pointless energy consumption. Smart thermostats have the ability to be programmed for certain times and functions.

In homes with multiple thermostats, the thermostats have the ability to communicate with each other to better regulate the homes temperature. By communicating, the thermostats work together to move hot and cool air between rooms and effectively lowers energy used. In addition to also having the capability to communicate with other thermostats, some Smart systems may also connect to the Web to gain information on topics such as the latest trends in energy costs.

Smart thermostats also show homeowners when their peak hours of energy costs are. Some energy companies or suppliers charge extra when appliances are used during these key hours of the day. By knowing when this time of the day is, you will be able to have more control over your energy bills.

Although Smart Thermostats may run expensive on the price scale they are well worth the savings over time. Contact the experts at CJS Heating for more information on installing a Smart Thermostat  for your central heating and air system in your home!

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.