Fulmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘air conditioning repair’

NATE Certification for HVAC Contractors: Why It Matters

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

When you need air conditioning repair in the heat of summer, you might be tempted to just choose the first option in your search results. However, doing so can result in having someone who isn’t fully qualified to work on your AC.

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when choosing an HVAC company to handle your expensive home comfort systems and it pays to do a little research. Many people know that they should look for an HVAC contractor who hires technicians who are licensed, insured, and background-checked. But what other important qualifications should you be looking for?

In your search for a qualified air conditioning contractor, you may come across the terms “NATE certified.” Having this qualification is highly desirable and we’re not just saying that because our technicians are indeed NATE-certified.

Let’s look at what exactly NATE-certified means and why you can feel confident about hiring a contractor with this qualification.

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4 Common AC Problems & Their Repairs

Monday, June 12th, 2023

When a homeowner suspects their AC isn’t working, one of the first things they’ll try to do is Google the symptoms to see what the possible problem is. They often do this for two reasons. One, they want to see if it’s possibly a DIY fix. And two, they’re worried about how much the repair could possibly cost.

If a Google search has brought you to this blog, then we hope the info below is helpful. But more than that, we hope you’ll leave the necessary air conditioning repair to a professional HVAC company such as ours. Ignoring the problem in the hope that it’ll go away is never a good idea and could possibly lead to a minor problem becoming a major headache.

Here are four common AC issues and their symptoms, causes, and fixes.

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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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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 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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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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3 Possible Causes of Low AC Airflow

Monday, May 17th, 2021

You are going to rely on your air conditioner heavily in the coming months to keep you cool. Let’s say you are testing the system to make sure it is ready for action and you notice something is off. Specifically, you notice that there is little to no airflow in one or more rooms in your house.

Poor airflow, even if the air you are getting is cool, is bad news. It is an indicator that something is off within your AC and you need to get it fixed right away. Read on to discover what might be causing the weak airflow so you know if and when you should reach out to us for air conditioning repair in Columbia, SC.

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Low Refrigerant Isn’t a Normal Thing

Monday, April 12th, 2021

Does it take longer than before for your air conditioner to cool your home? Or the air coming out of the vents feels warmer than usual? If the thermostats are displaying correct temperatures and your filters are clean, the problem may be low refrigerant levels in the AC. We have compiled four signals to consider when determining diminished quantities of refrigerant in your AC system.

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3 Reasons to Knock Out AC Maintenance Now!

Monday, March 29th, 2021

Professional air conditioner maintenance has numerous benefits that just can’t be compared with layman tinkering and fixes. Eventually, you will need a professional to inspect and tune-up your AC unit. Here are the top three reasons to knock out AC maintenance now:

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What Are the Odd Noises Your AC is Making?

Monday, August 10th, 2020

Maybe you have noticed that your air conditioner isn’t operating as well as it usually does. Or maybe it is still cooling your home but you can hear how hard it is trying. In either case, you should listen to what your air conditioner is saying so you can schedule an air conditioning repair in Lexington, SC when your system needs it.

When something is wrong with your AC system, reach out to a professional team for the repairs that you need. Fulmer Heating & Cooling can be that team. Just be aware of the noises that your AC is making and contact us when something sounds off.

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