There’s a relatively common myth around air conditioners. It’s that ice is a normal part of the cooling process. This makes sense after all, right? AC systems chill the air, so if it’s cold enough, ice will develop, right?
It’s easy for us to understand why homeowners would jump to this conclusion. Unfortunately, however, it is incorrect. Believing in this myth can do your air conditioner a lot of harm. Ice development on an air conditioner is a fairly serious problem and can lead to a number of other problems for the AC system.
Are you finding that even though your home seems to be fairly comfortable, there’s just… something… missing? We hear these types of comments pretty frequently in our industry. After all, if you’re uncomfortable, it must have something to do with your HVAC system, right?
The short answer to this question is, “Yes, you could be!”
If there’s anything you don’t want to be stuck with in the middle of a chilly day in winter, it’s a broken-down furnace system. And if you’ve come across this blog post, chances are that you’re in a bit of a rush to get a new system installed in your home—we are still dealing with cooler temps for a bit, after all.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we had air conditioners that could self-diagnose when something is wrong and send a text to our phones telling us what’s up? Let’s face it, this is probably a reality in the future, but unfortunately, we’re not quite there yet.
Are you wincing every time you look at your air conditioning bill this summer? You can expect your energy bill to increase a little bit when summer rolls around. After all, you’re relying on your air conditioner a lot more often than normal. The thing about this is that you should never pay an unreasonable amount for your air conditioning services. Your air conditioner should always be able to provide you with the right cooling services for the right price.
There are a lot of air conditioning systems available on the market today, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Not all air conditioning systems are going to be equally suited to an individual home, though. If you’re in the market for a new air conditioning system yourself, you need to carefully evaluate which of the many air conditioning types is going to be best able to meet your needs. Of course, if you want the best possible advice on this topic you should consult with a professional in-person. They’ll be able to walk through your home with your and suggest the best system for your situation. In the meantime, though, have a look at how a ductless system might be the one for you. 
