With the weather finally getting cold, this means you’ll soon be revving up your furnace, kicking your boiler into gear, or switching your heat pumps to the warmer settings. But there’s a problem every energy-conscious homeowner encounters around this time: what’s the best thermostat setting? What will keep you comfortable without busting a hole in your bank account? Read more
As the seasons change, it’s time to prepare your home and contents for cooler weather ahead, including your air conditioner. Winterization helps prepare your AC for next cooling season, while helping protect against winter elements and moisture damage. Consider the following steps as part of your overall winter preparedness strategy. Read more
With eScore, you have access to a network of professional contractors, known as the Quality Contractor Network, who have been trained and approved by your local power company and TVA. Each contractor is licensed and insured and completes training on our quality guidelines. In addition, their work through eScore is inspected by our professional energy advisors for free to ensure it’s done the right way. Read more
Fall is nearly here in Chattanooga, which means that another cool, and possibly wet Chattanooga winter isn’t far behind. Is your HVAC system ready to ramp up the heat? While heating your home will raise your electric bill over the winter, you can cut costs by ensuring that your HVAC unit is up to par. The experts at Action Air offer 5 tips for preparing your HVAC system for winter in Portland. Read more
This summer has been one the warmest in the history of Chattanooga. Even with regular maintenance checks, there is no 100% assurance that your air conditioning system will not give you a headache in the long summer months when temperatures raise over 100 day after day. And when you notice hot spots inside your home when your unit is running, you probably need an immediate system repair. But the cause does not always hide in your air conditioning system. Sometimes, hot and cold spots are also caused by damaged ductwork and can often times be repaired by simple ventilation tricks.
So what is causing this annoying temperature imbalance inside your home? Well, let’s find out.
There are different issues that can lead to an uneven temperature around the house, especially when you have multiple stories. This can be caused by something simple such as insufficient refrigerant levels in the system which is often caused by leaks, dirty coils which hinder proper heat absorption, a blocked outdoor cabinet can also be the reason for it prevents heat from venting out properly. Lastly, the compressor might be short-cycling, so your A/C has an incomplete cooling cycle.
Whatever the cause is, if not given proper attention, these problems can lead to major issues in your systems operation. That is why you should immediately call an HVAC professional like Action Air for complete diagnosis and solution.
When it comes to damaged ductwork, the primary culprits usually lies on the leaks and breaks along the ducts which will allow air to escape. The most common materials used for the ductworks are plastics and duct board which can easily be damaged, and over time these materials can wear.
These leaks can cause the hot and cold spots inside your home, and when conditioned air escapes from the ducts, you will be faced with an increase in your utility bill. Since you will be using your A/C system for the long summer months, you can expect much higher energy cost until you call a professional like Action Air to help and have your ducts fixed or replaced.
Whether you need an air conditioning system or ductwork repair and replacement services in the greater Chattanooga and North Georgia areas, you can rely on our professional team at Action Air. We perform top-notch duct-sealing and air conditioning repair services on all makes and models.
Schedule an appointment today, and our experts at Action Air will come knocking at your door in no time!
