Thayer Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning Replacement’

Debunking Some Top AC Myths

Monday, July 11th, 2022
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We’re experts when it comes to air conditioning in New Braunfels, TX. We know AC systems down to their tiniest parts, and we use this expertise to help keep customers cool with working air conditioning systems. 

We often run across incorrect information about air conditioning systems in our work. Most of these myths existed long before the internet, but our rapid information age has made it easier for them to spread. Thankfully, debunking them can spread as quickly, and debunking a few AC myths is what we’re going to do today…

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When Does a Failed AC Mean It Must Be Replaced?

Monday, June 27th, 2022
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When your air conditioning system stops working on a hot day, you’ll not only worry about your immediate comfort, you’ll also worry about whether this breakdown is a permanent one. Is your air conditioning system finished and must be replaced?

This is a big question when it comes to any major air conditioning malfunction. In many cases, when an air conditioner stops working, professional repairs can restore it. In other cases, either repairs can’t restore it or the repairs are not a cost-effective solution and the next step is an AC replacement in Selma, TX. Either way, you’ll face a large decision about a failed AC, and the best way to make the right choice for you is to call on our experts. We can diagnose your current air conditioner’s failure and provide you with the information and options you need.

We’ll go a bit deeper into some of the different situations to give you an idea of what you might be looking at.

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Let’s Evaluate Your AC as the Weather Starts to Cool Down

Monday, October 18th, 2021
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When the fall weather cools, your thoughts will turn away from your air conditioning system and focus on ensuring your heating system will be in good shape when you need it. But your home’s AC needs some attention, since hot weather can still arrive during the Texas fall and winter. This cooler season is also an excellent time to evaluate your air conditioning system’s performance over the summer so you can arrange to have repairs done for it. Or have it replaced if it’s getting close to the end of its service life. 

Today we’re going to look at that last case. If your AC has shown signs it won’t work effectively or efficiently for much longer, you can get ahead of the problem and have it replaced during the cooler weather. 

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5 Facts You Never Knew About Installing an Air Conditioner

Monday, September 6th, 2021
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Time for a new air conditioner? We’re glad you know that you have to move on from your aging current system and have a new one installed, since you’ll get a fresh start and not have to worry about the old AC failing. 

You only want professionals to install a new air conditioner. Below are five facts about AC installation that will help you understand why experts are essential.

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Only Trust HVAC Pros With Your Air Conditioner—Here’s Why

Monday, August 9th, 2021
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Saving money on jobs around the house is a good idea, and there are many ways to handle do-it-yourself tasks that help your budget. If you can’t do a job on your own, you may know someone who can help out or an amateur who won’t charge too much. 

But when it comes to your home’s central air conditioning, you shouldn’t try to do any DIY work nor call on an amateur, no matter what promises they make or how low a price they quote. In fact, the lower the quote, the higher your suspicions should be. 

The simple fact: The only people to trust with your air conditioning in San Marcos, TX—whether it’s repairs, installation, or maintenance—are licensed professionals. There are several reasons why:

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5 Signs Your AC Is on the Way Out…

Monday, July 26th, 2021
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“The readiness is all.” That’s AC advice straight from William Shakespeare, impressive considering he was centuries before the invention of the electro-mechanical air conditioner. But that’s why Shakespeare was a genius. When it comes to replacing an old air conditioner, readiness is the most important part. Why? Because you want to replace your AC before it has the chance to completely fail on you. 

To help you with readiness (which, we must repeat, is all), we’ve put together a list of five signs your air conditioner is going into its last stages.

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Why Won’t My AC Turn On?

Monday, July 12th, 2021
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No matter how long you have lived in San Antonio, nobody can get used to the searing heat from the hot Texas sun during the summers. You need to have a properly functioning air conditioning system to ensure your comfort and sanity as the temperatures go higher and higher every day. If your air conditioner isn’t working, especially in the summers, your home can become unbearably hot.

Nothing could be worse than coming home after a long and hot day in San Antonio only to find that your air conditioner refuses to turn on. An air conditioner that doesn’t turn on is not entirely uncommon. There are a few easy steps to figure out why your air conditioner might not be turning on.

You might need to schedule services for repairs to get it back working. Depending on how bad the situation is, you might even need to call us for air conditioning installation in San Antonio, TX, to replace your old unit.

We will tell you about some of the reasons your AC won’t turn on so that you can make a more informed decision on what to do next.

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AC Refrigerant: Some Basic Facts That Will Help You

Monday, May 17th, 2021
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We’ve talked in the past about the dangers of refrigerant leaks in an air conditioning system. When an air conditioner loses refrigerant, it not only places the cooling of a home in jeopardy, it puts the entire AC in danger of a full breakdown. 

Refrigerant isn’t an energy source but a heat transfer medium: the air conditioner doesn’t consume refrigerant as it runs, so the same amount of refrigerant (known as the AC’s charge) will remain the same through the system’s lifespan, unless there are leaks. So if you hear a so-called HVAC “technician” tell you that your AC needs to have its refrigerant “topped off,” go find another technician! You only need more refrigerant if the AC has leaks.

Those are a few of the most important facts about refrigerants to know. But we want to add some specific information about refrigerant types. This may help you know if you need new air conditioning in San Marcos, TX.

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With Summer Over, Do You Still Need an AC Contractor’s Help?

Monday, October 19th, 2020
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You might think this is a silly question. You live in Texas: of course you may need to have the help of a San Antonio, TX, HVAC contractor! Hot weather can arrive at any time during the year, it’s merely less frequent during the winter. If you have busted AC on a hot day, you’ll need to give a shout to our technicians, and they’ll be on the way to fix it.

But what we want to address in this post is the help an AC contractor can give you beyond those repair emergencies that can crop up. An air conditioning expert can help out with cooling and other upgrades and improvements to your HVAC system in fall and winter. Below we’ll go through a few ways you can put us to work for you during the end of the year.

Replace Your Air Conditioning System

We’ll start with the Big One—you may need to have a new AC installed after this last summer. This is a big choice, but if you have reasons to suspect your current air conditioner just went through its final summer, fall is an ideal time to schedule a replacement with us. You won’t be in a rush and you’ll find we have a more open calendar for appointments. Rather than wait for next spring, move now to put in a fresh air conditioner.

Maintain the AC (If You Forgot to in Spring)

We recommend all our clients schedule air conditioning maintenance during the spring each year. There is nothing better for an AC than this service: maintenance prolongs system life, increases efficiency, improves capacity, reduces repairs, avoids breakdowns, and protects the warranty. There is no expiration date during the year for maintenance, and with the regular heat in Texas, it’s worthwhile to have it done in fall if you missed it. The important thing is not to skip it for a year.

Upgrade the Thermostat

Do you have a manual thermostat that uses slides or a dial to adjust the temperature and has no read-out? Or a digital thermostat with no programmability? This might be the season to make a change to an advanced digital thermostat with Wi-Fi and smart capabilities. You must have professionals take care of choosing the new thermostat and installing it. A poorly matched thermostat and HVAC system can end up damaging the HVAC system—make sure you work with us.

Install a Ductless Unit for a Hard-to-Cool Spot

Is there one room in your house that never gets cool enough because of its position or other factors not in your control? You can cool that spot without having to resort to a window air conditioner (nobody wants that). We can install a ductless mini split for the space. You may think of ductless mini splits as whole-house cooling solutions for homes that don’t have ducts. But they also have smaller uses, such as point cooling. A ductless mini split installation for a single room means you don’t have to make any major changes to the rest of the HVAC system.

Call on Thayer Air Conditioning for your home cooling needs. Your comfort is our #1 priority!

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Assess Your AC Needs at the End of the Cooling Season

Monday, October 5th, 2020
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Texas doesn’t have to worry about the same winter weather extremes as many other parts of the country, so this makes air conditioning in San Antonio, TX a concern throughout the year. But the start of fall is still an ideal time to take a step back from your home’s cooling and assess it so you can think about making upgrades and changes. With cooler weather ahead, you won’t rely on the AC as often, and this is when you can schedule important air conditioning service with our team.

We’ll help you focus on the AC needs you have now that the summer is over with a few things to consider:

Is the air conditioning system ready to be replaced?

This is the big question to ask at the end of every summer so you’ll be ready to have a new AC put in when it’s convenient. If your air conditioner is less than 10 years old, it probably isn’t ready to be replaced unless it has encountered extreme repair issues or already broken down.

In the 10 to 15-year range is when to start giving more serious thought to a replacement if the system is showing signs it can no longer keep up with comfort demands or it costs too much to run. A system older than 15 years is ready for a replacement.

How are your cooling costs compared to previous summers?

We recommend our customers keep a close watch on their summer electricity bills each year so they can compare them. A rise in costs means you should have technicians examine the system to see if there is a hidden repair problem. For an older AC (see our recommendations above), a steady cost rise often means the system is ready to retire for a replacement.

Do you have an ancient thermostat?

It’s easy to overlook the thermostat in your house when you’re thinking about the larger components or your air conditioner. But a thermostat upgrade can be an important part of improving an air conditioning system that isn’t ready to be replaced but could be performing better.

An old thermostat—i.e. a manual or non-programmable digital thermostat—can hold back your AC from giving you top results. Please don’t try to buy a new digital or Wi-Fi thermostat on your own, however! It’s essential that experts find a new thermostat that matches your current system, otherwise, the HVAC system could suffer from damage.

Are there spots in the house you simply can’t get cool enough?

If you have always had trouble with certain rooms or areas in your house when it comes to proper cooling, you have a few different options—and you don’t necessarily need to have a new AC put in to solve them. One alternative is to have a ductless mini split installed to handle the trouble spots. A ductless unit can provide powerful cooling without interfering with the rest of the HVAC system: an easy modular update!

Call our professionals with all your questions. We can take a look at your house and the cooling system and help you discover your best cooling future.

Your comfort is our #1 priority at Thayer Air Conditioning! Schedule the air conditioning services you need with us—we’re already on our way!

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