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May 18, 2017 Air Conditioning

5 Common Central Air Conditioner Repairs

During the course of the summer, a homeowner may encounter problems with their central air conditioner unit. Although, most air conditioner problems only require a quick A/C repair, if a homeowner lets small problems linger or does not engage in timely central air conditioner maintenance, it could lead to a hefty repair bill. To avoid the element of surprise, our team at Althoff has put together this list of common central air conditioning repair requests. 1. Broken Thermostats A broken...

May 17, 2017 Air Conditioning

5 Reasons Air Conditioner Maintenance Inspection Saves You Money

A regularly maintained air conditioner is one that is working efficiently, which in turn helps homeowners keep utility bills down. Spring is the optimal time to schedule an inspection–before the high heat of summer returns. Here are 5 ways that an annual air conditioner maintenance inspection will help keep summer cooling costs down. 1. Improve Air Conditioner Efficiency When an air conditioner maintenance inspection is performed, a trained expert will examine and clean all the moving parts. The coils inside...

May 15, 2017 Air Conditioning

6 Tips to Maintain Residential Air Conditioner Peak Performance

Homeowners rely on their air conditioner to work reliably and efficiently all summer long, so when a unit fails, it can lead to uncomfortably living and sleeping conditions. Learn how to keep you’re A/C unit operating efficiently all summer long with these tips. 1. Keep the Heat Off the Thermostat An air conditioner’s thermostat keeps indoor air temperature constant. It is important to note, though, that a thermostat temperature sensor is located within the thermostat. For this reason, all heat...

April 24, 2017 Air Conditioning