How To Prepare Your AC System for the Summer

June 7, 2021

With temperatures starting to really heat up, it’s a good time to make sure your air conditioning unit is ready to tackle the rest of the summer weather. It is uncomfortable to have a home or office that is hot and muggy! Here are some tips on how to prepare your air conditioning system for summer. #1: Clean the unit To get the indoor portion of your unit ready, make sure all air filters are cleaned or replaced. These have debris and dust built up over time, which can cause the system to run less

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Does Humidity Affect My Air Conditioner?

May 15, 2021

Most homeowners depend on the effectiveness of their air conditioning system in the oppressive summer heat. It’s what makes your home comfortable for your whole family and allows them to enjoy spending time together there. Unfortunately, when high humidity comes to Portland, it can make your air conditioner work much harder. It All Starts With How Humidity Affects the Body The human body naturally sweats when it gets overheated. This process helps us to cool our body temperature back down to a normal range. Unfortunately, when the humidity level is high in the environment, a large

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Summertime HVAC: Common Seasonal Problems

August 8, 2020

The demand for AC service during the summertime is high because systems have to work extra hard to keep homes cool. When temperatures spike, having a working air conditioning unit is a must-have. If AC maintenance service wasn’t a high priority for you in the early spring, there’s no need to panic. Let us discuss the most common summertime AC problems you might encounter and what you can do to address them. Insufficient Air Flow An efficient AC system should supply a steady flow of cool air even during hot weather. If you’ve neglected to change

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Why Does My AC Unit Need an Air Filter

July 12, 2020

Updated: December 2024 Your heating and air conditioning system can run without an air filter, but its a very bad idea! Without a filter, you leave your unit exposed to all kinds of dust and debris that will impair the AC system and lead to costly cooling repairs. During summer, if the dust particles block your cooling unit’s indoor coil, your system will most likely run incorrectly or insufficiently. The coil itself is moist, so anything that passes through, like dust, gets trapped onto the coil.

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How To Stay Cool If Your AC Breaks

June 7, 2020

The summer months are notorious for heat and humidity that can be annoying or even dangerous to contend with. However, if you have air conditioning in your home, you can create dry and cool conditions indoors with the flip of a switch. While it may be challenging to stay comfortable if your cooling system is not working properly, there are several tactics that you can use to stay safe until it can be fixed. Block the Light Keeping your home at a reasonable temperature can be as easy as making sure that your home

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What Does An AC Compressor Do?

May 11, 2020

Updated: December 2024 Your air conditioner works hard in the summer to keep you cool. You might wonder about some of those moving parts. One of the most critical components is the compressor. This part is the workhorse of the system that operates basically in the same way as a heart. It uses its power to move air and keep all the components running within your system. Let’s take a deeper look at your air conditioning compressor. Contact Climate Control for expert AC services!

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