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14Aug 2022 by After-5 No Comments

The Symptoms Of An Air Conditioner Leaking Freon

In this article, I will go over the symptoms of an air conditioner leaking freon. If your A/C is leaking refrigerant (FREON) there will be various symptoms you can look for. Just because the system has some of the symptoms listed below doesn't mean low refrigerant is the reason. When you suspect the system may be low on freon make sure you check some of the other common reasons your ac system will freeze up. You can Click Here to read my post on other reasons the system leaks refrigerants and what to look for. A/C Blowing Warm Air. One of the most obvious symptoms of an air conditioner leaking freon is when it blows warm air. An all too common situation is when a homeowner has a service technician…

10Aug 2022 by After-5 No Comments

Reasons Why My Air Conditioner Keeps Running

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In this article, I will help you determine the various reasons your air conditioner is continuing to run. 2 Before we get into the exact parts and reasons why the air conditioner keeps running we need to determine what exact part of the air conditioner we are talking about. When the person asks the question why does my air conditioner keep running? Are they referring to the inside blower motor or are they referring to the outside condenser? It could possibly be that the whole system inside and outside continuously runs. I will cover the whole system but it's important to determine if it's the inside and outside that stay on or just one part of the system. Air Conditioner Keeps Running Here are some basic tools you will need…

08Jul 2022 by After-5 No Comments

What Makes A Good Residential AC Service Technician?

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What makes a good residential AC service technician that you will happily recommend to your friends and family? What should you expect and look out for from the technician who comes to your home? The information in this post will help you determine what to look for in a good residential AC service technician. This information will save you time and money. Does the company answer the phone professionally? In order for the AC service technician to do a good job the company they work for must answer the phone when you call. What good is it if you need their services but, can't get ahold of them? This is the mistake that a lot of people make when choosing the AC service technician as their service company. You are…

14Jun 2022 by After-5 No Comments

Trane XR17 Air Conditioner Reviews And Important Considerations

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Trane XR17 Air Conditioner Reviews This is my review of the Trane XR17 Air Conditioner condenser. I have installed more than 300 of these systems and deal with any warranty work and follow-up with customers. This review will include the specifications of the Trane XR17 Air Conditioner system. However, more importantly, I will include the pros and cons of my installs. I will also include the details you need to look out for in selecting a contractor to put this system in. Trane XR17 SEER Rating The SEER, rating of an HVAC system determines the energy efficiency. The higher the SEER rating the more energy-efficient the system is. The Trane XR 17 is not the highest in energy efficiency. However, it is much more energy-efficient than a basic 14 SEER system. After installing the XR17…

01May 2022 by After-5 No Comments

The Most Common Reasons Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Working.

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Here is a list of the most common reasons your air conditioner isn't working. Imagine it's 5 PM when you get home from work and a wall of heat hits your face when you open your front door. That's when you need to know about the various reasons your HVAC system isn't coming on. Ask any service technician who's been running service calls for a number of years and they will tell you the issues they run into are repetitive. Here are some of the most common reasons that you will find are preventing your air conditioner from coming on and or cooling properly. The Airflow Is Restricted. Your air conditioner or heater will not function correctly if the airflow is blocked or restricted. Some of the ways your airflow…