Month: June 2021

No matter where you live, there are always challenges with your home’s heating and cooling system. And in a humid climate such as East Texas, it can be especially stressful to know how to issues when they arise without professional help. But lucky for us here at JD’s, we are your local go-to heating and cooling experts, and we love to help those in our community! 

We’ve put together five troubleshooting tips that our team here at JD’s AC wants every East Texas homeowner to know. Let’s get started!: 

• Replace your dirty air filters 

The one issue we find most common within our East Texas community is dirty air filters. Therefore, our number one troubleshooting tip is, you guessed it! Replacing your dirty air filters. When your filters are dirty, they become ‘clogged’ causing dust, dirt, dander, and other contaminants to block the system from pushing out clean air. Not only this, but your AC system begins to work harder trying desperately to deliver clean air into your home. Along with this, the extra strain being put on your AC unit causes a surge in energy and an increase in the wear and tear of your HVAC system. Reducing the longevity of your system over time. 

Simple fix? Replace your air filters every 90 days. Sooner if you have pets within the home, elderly and immunocompromised family, and those who suffer from asthma, or other respiratory issues.

• Clean away debris from your outdoor AC unit

Since your outdoor unit is exposed to the elements of nature, this can pose a risk to your HVAC unit over time if not properly maintained. Grass, sticks, limbs, dirt, and other solid particles accumulate in your HVAC unit causing obstruction of airflow to your indoor living areas, directly affecting the air quality and cooling capabilities of your unit. As a homeowner in East Texas, it’s easy to keep your unit running effectively and efficiently. 

Simply, open your air conditioner condenser unit, and clear away any debris that is keeping the HVAC unit from functioning at the optimal level. Removing any vegetation that is near the outdoor unit. 

• Clean your indoor air vents, ducts, and registers

When clean air is circulating through your home, it exits through your air vents. When you have not cleaned your indoor air filters, substances such as dirt, dust, and other foreign particles will stick to your vents, ducts, and registers. This directly affects and diminishes the quality of your indoor air.

Pro tip: It’s wise to seek professional HVAC technician’s services if you are unable to safely clean the vent systems in your East Texas home. 

• Check your thermostat

Many homeowners don’t think to check their thermostat for the fault when their system starts to give them issues. Firstly, you will want to check to make sure that your thermostat is getting adequate power. Reset your thermostat and temperatures, if you notice that there is no change, you may need to consult with one of our licensed HVAC technicians.

• Check your circuit breaker and power supply

If your AC unit doesn’t start at all, go to the source of your electrical supply cords, and make sure that they are in the proper place. Additionally, you should check to see if your circuit breaker is on. Oftentimes, when there is an overload of power the circuit will shut off the power supply to the breaker. If you are not able to diagnose the problem by resetting the breaker, a technician will be able to assess the problem and provide a solution.  

While troubleshooting tips can help you find existing problems with your HVAC unit, you can’t solve all of them yourself. For all your East Texas HVAC diagnosing, repair, and maintenance needs, call JD’s AC, your local heating and cooling experts! Our team of highly trained and licensed technicians will help fix any issues with your heating, cooling, and air conditioning systems.

While many East Texas homeowners dream of having an air conditioner that we can take anywhere with us, there are only a small number of customers that purchase a portable air conditioner. So many homeowners ask the question; What are the pros and cons of having a portable air conditioner? JD’s AC has gathered a list of the benefits of portable air conditioners versus the drawbacks of them. 

Advantages of having a portable air conditioner

• Portable air conditioners do not require professional installation

This means that you do not need to call an air conditioning service in East Texas to get your air conditioner working. Simply, unpack, and connect your portable air conditioner unit to your electrical switch, turn on, and enjoy! However, it is recommended to call your local East Texas air conditioning service for regular service or repair.  

• They can be moved throughout different rooms in your home

One of the largest benefits of having a portable air conditioner is that it can be easily moved from room to room. You can have it in your bedroom one evening, and easily shift it to the living room in the morning time. Again, you don’t have to call an air conditioning company in East Texas to help with this.  

• Portable air conditioners are decreasing in cost everyday 

As technology advances, portable air conditioning systems are becoming increasingly more affordable. Many companies are releasing their newest models featuring a light, sleek design much smaller in size than the older versions of the portable air conditioners. 

• Portable air conditioners can be easily hidden 

And last but not least, they can be hidden or put away for when you are no longer needing them. If you feel like the air conditioner is ruining the look over your interior design, you can simply place it somewhere that is not as visible. 

Disadvantages of having a portable air conditioner

• Potentially unwanted noise 

Now it’s time to discuss the drawbacks of an indoor portable air conditioner. The first and most important drawback is that they do produce a significant amount of noise. Now for some East Texas homeowners, that isn’t an issue, in fact could be seen as an advantage to the system. However, for those who do not like the noise, portable air conditioners may not be right for you. 

If you notice your unit making more noise than usual; it’s important to call your local East Texas air conditioning company immediately. One of our certified technicians will inspect your unit for any internal problems that may be causing the increase in noise. 

• Not very economically friendly

While convenient, they are not always the most affordable option. Because they do not have an outdoor unit, some warm air is released into your space, causing your portable air conditioner to slow down the cooling process.  

• You have to drain the tanks regularly

Most portable air conditioners have tanks that store water produced during the cooling process. These tanks will need to be drained regularly in order to avoid any water from overflowing, and leaking onto your flooring. Which proves to be quite an unnecessary house chore for someone that has a busy schedule!  

• They are not effective when trying to cool large rooms

This is probably the least attractive feature of portable air conditioners. If you do have a large room, your AC will not be able to cool it properly. If you find that your portable air conditioner isn’t able to cool your large rooms, then the help of a second unit may be the solution to your problem.  

You can always get advice from the most professional and reliable service providers in East Texas. Our technicians will help you make the best decision for your home’s cooling needs. Give JD’s AC a call today! Your local East Texas cooling and heating company!