There is a time and a place for everything.

Well, maybe not everything, but certainly ductless air systems.  Here at Absolute Air, we can’t speak to the time, as that’s pretty much to you.  But we can tell you this much:  ductless air systems are great to have all year long, so pretty much any time is a good time to install them.

What we can speak to with some authority, however, is the place for ductless air systems.  That’s because there are several:

• Any home that doesn’t have or can’t have ductwork installed, in either all or part of the home
• New room additions
• Attic make-overs
• Or any other place in your home where you would like added indoor comfort without having to overtax you’re already over-taxed home heating and/or cooling systems

Even though they took a little longer to catch on here, ductless air systems first started catching on in Japan and Europe in the 1980s.  In the U.S., they were first used to compliment an existing whole-house comfort system.  More and more, ductless air systems themselves are being installed to provide whole-house heating and cooling.

Here’s why:

• No ductwork needed.  Instead, outside condensing units are connected to wall-mounted blowers that efficiently distribute the air in your home.
• Highly energy efficient.  Ductless systems are often more energy efficient than traditional central AC systems, especially since there’s no ductwork that can spring a leak, for example, and cause cooled air to escape into the attic.
• Easier to maintain.  Ductless air systems have fewer working parts, thus cutting down on system maintenance time.
• Flexibility of use.  They can be used in both residential and commercial buildings.
• Design flexibility, too.  Remember, you can have a ductless air system designed for one room, your whole house, or any amount of space in between.

Is ductless air right for you?  Contact Absolute Air today for air conditioning Forney TX or  Furnace Repair in Forney, and we’ll be glad to help you decide on the best way to heat and cool your home.  In the process, we’ll tell you more about how ductless air works, and how it might just work best for you.

In a perfect world, your central air conditioning system would behave so perfectly, you can’t see or hear them, but simply enjoy the cool air everywhere you venture inside the comforting environs of your home.

That’s in a perfect world.  In reality, air conditioning systems eventually begin showing signs of wear and tear, and some of these signs are not quite music to your ears.  In fact, they’re downright unpleasant noises.

Of course, if noise were the only problem, most people could probably learn to live with it.  But noises are symptoms, and not the problems themselves.  So let’s have a look at the more common sounds that emanate from home AC systems, and what they probably mean.

Air Handler Noises (the air handler is the indoor component of your system)

• Buzzing – probably indicating faltering electrical components.

• Hissing – usually caused by a leak in a refrigerant line.
• Clicking – may be caused by a faulty thermostat which, in turn, is causing relays to switch on and off.  Clicking sounds also stem from an obstructed fan blade.

Condenser Noises (the condenser is the outdoor component of your system)

• Hissing (or bubbling) – there goes the refrigerant leaking again.
• Buzzing – most often the result of problem with the motor, such as a bad electrical connection.
• A loud and abrupt bang – hmm, this could be coming from a faulty mount that’s allowing the motor to move around and go bump in the (day or) night.  Banging noises can also originate inside your ductwork.
• Humming – is usually associated with a motor that wants to turn on, but can’t quite make it.
• Screaming – this comes from a build-up of internal pressure and requires that you immediately shut your system off for your own safety.

What’s the cure for a noisy air conditioner?  Actually, it’s the exact same cure for just about anything else that can wrong with your system, and that’s annual preventative maintenance from Absolute Air.  If it’s been a year or more since the last time your system was cleaned and inspected, we invite you to contact us today to schedule service for air conditioner installation in crandall.  Same goes if the noises are already there.  Give us a call for air conditioning  services at crandall TX, we’ll figure out exactly what’s going on, and then give you a guaranteed upfront quote to fix it, and fix it right.

So, you were all set to install a ceiling fan or two thinking that would improve your family’s summertime indoor comfort while saving you some money on your monthly electrical bill.  But you neighbor stopped by and “spoiled the party” by telling you the added cost to run the fan would more than offset whatever you might save from the fan circulating the cool air for greater distribution.

Which begs the question:  is your neighbor an HVAC professional, or did he or she just stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night?  Clearly the latter, because ceiling fans cost very little to run and will make you feel about 3 to 8 degrees cooler.

For even greater energy savings, just turn the fan off when you leave the room, because as soon as you turn it back on, it will very quickly start pushing the warm air all the way down so you’ll instantly feel cooler with no wasted electricity.

Still, let’s not be too hard on your neighbor:  after all, they were only trying to help.

Here are a few other ways to help cool your home for less from the real HVAC professionals at Absolute Air in Kaufman.

Are your doors and windows well sealed? 
You’re paying a premium for all that cool air, so the last thing you want is to let it escape through gaps around your doors and windows.  Check all your current weather stripping and caulking for gaps, leaks, and other signs of wear and tear and fix whatever might not be up to par.

Pull those shades and blinds!
You may love looking at the sun, but unblocked direct sunlight will heat up any part of your home by up to 20 degrees.  And you think your AC system takes a beating now?  Give it some extra rest and draw those shades and blinds at least until the sun has moved to another part of your home.

Cover your window with film. 
Once considered more of a decorative novelty than anything else – at least in homes – window film is becoming an increasingly popular choice with Dallas area home owners.  That’s because it reduces the amount of heat generated by direct sunlight by up to 60% and blocks more than 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays.  Certain types of film also provide added protection against burglars as they prevent glass from breaking possibily injuring a member of your family.

Wait until dark!
On those oppressively hot and sticky summer days, why do chores during the day that can just as easily wait until after the sun sets.  You’ll generate less heat that way and need less conditioned air to keep your house cool, and you along with it.

we invite you to contact us today to schedule service for air conditioning services in Forney TX .  Same goes if the noises are already there.  Give us a call for  air conditioning  services in crandall TX, we’ll figure out exactly what’s going on, and then give you a guaranteed upfront quote to fix it, and fix it right.