Residential Heating & Air Services in Lubbock, TX

It is recommended to change your air conditioner’s filter every 30-90 days, depending on factors such as the type of filter you have, the air quality in your home, and how frequently the AC is used. Depending on where you live and how much dirt, pet dander, and other contaminants are present, the answer could be more or less.

Check your filter frequently to determine if it’s dirty. If it is, change it. A clean filter helps maintain good air quality, improves energy efficiency, and extends the lifespan of your air conditioning unit. Regularly changing the filter ensures that your AC system runs smoothly and effectively, providing you with a comfortable and healthy indoor environment.

There’s no easy answer for this one. A lot of factors go into what size heating and cooling unit you’ll need. The type of house you own, the thickness of the walls, amount and R-value of your insulation, attic space, and more can go into determining what size unit is required.

A system that is too large could result in a home that’s too humid, causing problems with moisture and mold. A system that is too small will run constantly, running up your energy bill.

Allow our qualified heating and cooling technicians to help you determine what size unit is best for your home.

In most cases, the answer is yes. There are a variety of reasons why you should replace both the outdoor and indoor units simultaneously.

Air conditioner and heat pump outdoor units are manufactured to work with a matched indoor unit, so when you mix and match units, it can result in reduced efficiency and performance.

Also, if you bought your indoor and outdoor units at the same time, your indoor unit will probably be approaching the end of its useful life at about the same time as the outdoor unit. By not replacing the indoor unit too, all you’re doing is delaying the inevitable and likely paying higher energy bills at the same time.

By purchasing indoor and outdoor units simultaneously, you’ll get a warranty covering the whole system, meaning that you won’t have to cover the full cost of any needed repairs to your unit during the warranty period.

While covering your unit can prevent unwanted debris from accumulating on the unit, it can also cause problems if you try to operate it with the covering in place.

If you’re going on a long trip and plan to turn the unit off while you’re gone, feel free to cover it up and make sure you also disconnect the power source before leaving.

There are a lot of reasons why your air conditioning system might freeze up, and all of them require help from a professional technician to resolve.

Ironically, low refrigerant can cause your system to freeze up. Over time, wear and tear to your system can result in leaks that cause the system to lose refrigerant. When your unit loses refrigerant, it causes the system to freeze up because of low pressure inside the system.

When freon levels are low, the refrigerant still is forced to expand to the same amount. The more that expansion occurs, the cooler the temperature is produced. The colder temperature will cause moisture in the air around your unit’s evaporator coil to freeze, eventually icing up the coil and impeding its function.

Dirty evaporator coils can cause units to lose airflow and, eventually, cause the system to freeze up and defective blower motors can also cause freezing.

Our HVAC/R specialists have the training and correct tools to fix any problem that is diagnosed.

Heating and cooling units need to have regularly scheduled check-ups to make sure everything is operating properly.

We recommend an annual inspection and service call for technicians to inspect your system, lubricate components, and repair or replace any malfunctioning components.

Popping noises are usually indicative of ducts that are too small to manage the airflow your system is generating.

Call us and let our qualified air conditioner repair specialists evaluate your home’s ductwork and let you know what adjustments, if any, are necessary.

Heating and cooling units are a big investment, so it’s understandable that you’d want them to last as long as possible.

The following tips can help extend the life of your HVAC/R unit:

• Reducing usage is always helpful, so turn the thermostat up or down, as needed, to reduce use when you’re not at home.
• Changing air filters can help prevent clogs.
• Regular check-ups can help ward off any potential trouble spots.

With any questions about your heating and cooling system, it pays to get help from the experienced professionals at Accurate Air Solutions, LLC. Contact us below or call (806) 686-0404 to schedule your service today.