Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

How to Prepare Your AC for the Summer Heat

Monday, April 7th, 2025
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When the summer temperatures start climbing, dependable home air conditioning isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. At Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning, we want to make sure your system is ready to handle the heat without breaking a sweat (or your budget).

Taking a few DIY steps now can save you from costly breakdowns later—but the most important thing you can do? Schedule professional AC maintenance with our expert team.

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Why Your AC Isn’t Getting Both Floors of Your House Evenly Cool

Monday, March 24th, 2025
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As summer temperatures rise, your air conditioner works hard to keep your home comfortable. But if you’ve noticed that your upstairs rooms always feel warmer than the downstairs, you’re not alone. Many homeowners struggle with uneven cooling in multi-story homes. At Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning, we help homeowners identify and resolve these cooling imbalances with AC repair and other services. Here’s what could be causing your AC to struggle—and what can be done to fix it.

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Why an AC That’s Too Big Is a, Well, BIG Problem!

Monday, March 10th, 2025
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When it comes to air conditioning, bigger isn’t always better. While it may seem logical to think that an oversized AC unit would cool your home more efficiently, the truth is quite the opposite. An air conditioner that’s too large for your home will create more problems than solutions, leading to inefficiency, discomfort, and costly AC repair. At Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning, we’ve seen firsthand the headaches caused by improperly sized AC systems, and we’re here to explain why bigger isn’t better when it comes to cooling your home.

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The Best Way to Avoid AC Repairs This Year

Monday, February 24th, 2025
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As temperatures begin to rise, many homeowners brace themselves for an unfortunate but common issue: AC breakdowns. There’s nothing worse than your air conditioner failing right when you need it most. But what if we told you there’s a simple way to drastically reduce your chances of dealing with a costly air conditioning repair in Concord this year? The big secret: schedule maintenance before the heat hits.

At Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning, we’ve seen it all when it comes to AC malfunctions. Many of the issues we repair each summer could have been avoided with preventive care. That’s why we always recommend scheduling a professional AC tune-up early in the year—before the heat waves arrive.

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Watch for This Common AC Problem: A Hard Starting Compressor

Monday, February 10th, 2025

When summer temperatures rise, your air conditioner will work hard to keep your home comfortable. But what happens when your AC struggles to start? If your system hesitates before turning on, makes loud noises during startup, or repeatedly attempts to start without success, you may be dealing with a hard starting compressor.

A hard starting compressor is a warning sign that you shouldn’t ignore. Let’s take a closer look at what this issue is, why it’s a problem, and how to recognize the symptoms so you can schedule air conditioning repair Concord before your cooling system breaks down completely.

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Can an Earthquake Damage Your HVAC System?

Monday, January 6th, 2025

This is an interesting question, and one with both a short answer and a long answer. The short answer is simply—yes, an earthquake can absolutely damage your HVAC system depending on how severe it is and the condition of your HVAC technology.

But we need to get more into specifics in order to provide helpful information for our customers. For instance, if you’ve got a tightly secured mini split system in your home and encounter a small or slight earthquake, the worst you might experience is a ruptured refrigerant line which is easy to get fixed. But as earthquakes get more severe and as your technology ages, the results could be a lot worse.

You might even experience a full system breakdown if you’re not careful. Let’s talk about how your HVAC system in Concord might be susceptible to an earthquake.

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Fall Question: Time for Your Old AC to Go?

Monday, October 7th, 2024
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As fall arrives and the temperatures start to drop, it’s easy to forget about your air conditioning system—especially after months of relying on it to keep your home cool. But now is actually the perfect time to reflect on how well your AC performed over the summer. If you found yourself constantly calling for AC repair, dealing with poor cooling, or noticing skyrocketing energy bills, it may be time to face the possibility that your old air conditioner needs to go.

Here are some key signs to help you decide if it’s time to schedule an AC replacement.

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Please Don’t Ignore AC Repairs, No Matter the Time of Year!

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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It’s officially fall, and cooler temperatures mean you might not rely on your AC as much. However, we urge you to resist the temptation to delay addressing any issues with your AC system, no matter the time of year. Here’s why acting promptly on AC repair, even in the fall, is essential for the longevity and efficiency of your system—and your comfort.

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AC Slowdown in Late Summer? Here’s Why That Might Be…

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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As the summer heat persists, you may notice your air conditioner isn’t cooling your home as effectively as it did earlier in the season. This decline in performance often becomes apparent during the dog days of summer, when your AC has been working tirelessly for months. Even a well-maintained system can begin to show signs of strain as the season wears on. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore why your air conditioner might be slowing down and why you shouldn’t ignore these signs—even this late in the season—and act soon to get AC repair.

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Late Summer Is Still Better Than Never for AC Maintenance

Monday, August 12th, 2024
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As summer begins to wind down, many homeowners might think they’ve missed their chance for air conditioning maintenance. At Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning, we’re here to remind you that there’s no expiration date for maintaining your AC system. While spring is often considered the ideal time for this essential task, it’s far better to perform maintenance late in the summer than to skip it entirely. Here’s why late summer AC maintenance is crucial and how our Star Performance Membership can make it even more rewarding.

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