Fulmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Why A Loss of Refrigerant Is a Problem

Monday, July 11th, 2022

Refrigerant is the substance in your system that makes cooling your home possible. This chemical is cycled between liquid and gas form in order to pull heat out of the air from your home. Without refrigerant, your AC wouldn’t be much more than an oversized (and exoensive) fan!

Contrary to popular belief, refrigerant doesn’t get used up the way that fuel does. It is cycled repeatedly. In fact, your AC is installed with the appropriate amount of refrigerant to last it throughout its lifetime.

What does it mean when you start to lose refrigerant? It means that you need to schedule an air conditioning repair in Lexington, SC.

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Why You Need a Pro For Your AC Install

Monday, June 13th, 2022

Things are already heating up and you need a working air conditioner in your home. The sooner you get this system up and running the better! Time to find a good online tutorial and…

Let’s stop you there. There are plenty of DIY projects that you can do in your home but an air conditioning installation in Columbia, SC (or anywhere else) is NOT one of them. AC installations are a task that should always be left to professionals.

Yes, having a professional technician install your air conditioner is costly but it is also cost-effective. Let’s look at the many reasons why a professional system installation is well worth every penny.

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5 Sounds Your AC Is Not Meant to Make

Monday, May 16th, 2022

If you turn on your car or your computer and notice that the machine is making a concerning sound, odds are that you’ll start to investigate what is causing that noise. In almost every case, we understand that new noises from our machine are an indicator of trouble. Your AC system is no exception to the rule!

A cooling system that has begun to make new and worrisome noises is one that likely need air conditioning repair in Columbia, SC. If you aren’t sure which noises are good or bad to hear from your AC, we can help. Read on to learn about 5 noises you don’t want to hear from your air conditioner so you know when to reach out to us for repairs.

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What Happens When Your Evaporator Coil Gets Dirty

Monday, May 2nd, 2022

There is a highly important part of your air conditioner known as the evaporator coil. This part of the system is where the cooling process really happens. Refrigerant is cycled through the evaporator coil where it is evaporated into a gaseous state. This allows it to absorb heat which creates cooler air for your home.

Without your evaporator coil in proper working condition, you will notice that there are some problems with your air conditioner’s operation.

Let us explain what can happen if your evaporator coil gets too dirty and why it can quickly become a big problem.

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What You Should Know About Short Cycling

Monday, April 18th, 2022

When you air conditioner turns on, you expect to feel cool comfort in a short amount of time. But what do you do if your AC turns on and just barely starts to produce cool air before shutting off? What you may be experiencing is known as short cycling.

When your air conditioner experiences shortened cooling cycles, it isn’t because your system is just cooling things off faster. In fact, it is the exact opposite. Short cycling is a problem that should be responded to by scheduling air conditioner repair in Columbia, SC.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Are You Ready For a New Air Conditioner?

Monday, March 7th, 2022

There is a little while yet until we get into the hotter days of the year. But you don’t want to find yourself stuck without a good cooling system when the real heat does hit. That’s why we want you to think hard about how well your air conditioner has been doing.

If you have been worried about the state of your cooling system, we’d say it may be time to consider if you should repair it or if you are getter off getting an air conditioner replacement in Columbia, SC.

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5 Signs of a Struggling Air Conditioner

Monday, September 20th, 2021

Summer may be wrapping up according to the calendar, but things won’t be cooling off here for a while yet. Sure, we will get some cooler temperatures, but we still have several weeks until that happens. Until things change, we need to be able to keep our homes comfortably cool—and that’s hard to do if your air conditioner is malfunctioning.

With fall around the corner, it is important to remember that you should still pay some attention to your air conditioner, even if you are starting to use it less. Any issues that are going to pop up usually do so around this time, after all. If your system is struggling, you need to schedule an air conditioning repair in Columbia, SC before you even start to think about your heater.

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Do You Need to Upgrade Your Thermostat?

Monday, September 6th, 2021

You need a good thermostat to use your air conditioner properly. If the thermostat in your home isn’t working properly, it can and will affect your ability to keep your home comfortable. This is because it can ruin the effectiveness and efficiency of your air conditioner, no matter what type of AC unit you have.

If you’re been noticing that you’re encountering trouble with your air conditioning in Irmo, SC, the problem may be originating from your thermostat. There are some situations when it is possible to repair your thermostat, but chances are that you might need to replace this system. Let us help walk you through it.

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5 Reasons yo Upgrade Your Air Conditioner

Monday, August 9th, 2021

If you need to upgrade your air conditioner, we are strong advocates for “the sooner, the better” approach. A newer AC unit will be able to offer better comfort control with better efficiency. There will be additional improvements too.

If you are battling with an older air conditioner then it is a good idea to schedule an upgrade performed by a professional technician. A pro can offer an effective AC installation in Columbia, SC that provides all the benefits that you should expect from a system upgrade. Here are some reasons that you may want to consider an upgrade to your AC.

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What Causes Ice On Your AC Unit?

Monday, July 26th, 2021

On a really hot day it can feel like a great thing to have a snow cone or even just an ice pack to cool you off. But you don’t actually want ice on your air conditioner. Contrary to a popular belief that some may have, ice on an air conditioner does not mean that is operating especially well. It actually means that the system is struggling to do its job and, ironically, it will be harder to cool the house down.

If you start noticing that there is ice in the indoor unit of your system, it means you need to find a professional who can provide you with air conditioning repair in Irmo, SC.

Let’s take a look at what causes ice to collect on your evaporator coil, why it’s a problem, and how to handle it.

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