Michall Daimion Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

No, You Shouldn’t See Ice on Your Air Conditioner

Monday, July 27th, 2020

This a common occurrence for homeowners who have air conditioning: seeing ice forming along the length of your indoor coil and thinking, “Well, that’s not a problem. Why wouldn’t there be ice on something that sends out cold air?”

Except … that’s not how air conditioners work. We understand why people might feel confused, but not only should ice not form on the indoor evaporator coil (or anywhere on the AC), but it’s a sign something is wrong with the AC and it will soon lose cooling power—if not fail completely.

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The Dangers of Short-Cycling

Monday, July 13th, 2020

Air conditioners have a problem that we see on a consistent basis. Regardless of whether or not you’ve heard about the term “short-cycling,” we need to talk about what it means and what it could end up costing you. This is a problem that we see plague homeowners and their respective air conditioners because of just how catastrophic the effects can be.

We’re going to talk about what short-cycling is, how it can affect you, and why it so often means that you need professional AC replacement in Malvern, PA. We know that it can be scary to read about something that can be so expensive to fix, but we promise that the earlier you find out if your air conditioner is short-cycling, the better!

Read on and remember to always contact us if you start struggling with an air conditioning problem. We can help!

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Is a Ductless System a Good Idea for My Home?

Monday, June 29th, 2020

One of the important services we offer as a Phoenixville, PA, HVAC contractor and the Main Line’s premier service provider is installing ductless mini split heat pumps for homes. Ductless mini splits, also called ductless air conditioning and heating systems, have grown in popularity in the US over the last decade. They’ve been the comfort system of choice in Europe and many parts of Asia for years, and the many advantages they offer make them impossible to ignore as an option for homeowners in North America.

But you’re reading this post because you want to know if installing a ductless mini split heat pump is right for your house. The best way to find out is to go directly to the source: us! We can answer questions you have about ductless installation and discover the best way to see you have the comfort you deserve.

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Rundown on Common Worrying AC Sounds

Monday, June 15th, 2020

Air conditioning systems aren’t necessarily “quiet” systems (although advancing technology has reduced the amount of sound they make). You expect to hear several sounds as your home’s AC runs: the fans, the motor powering the compressor, the drip of water from the condensate pan, and the movement of air through the ductwork. It’s an easy set of sounds to become accustomed to until it turns into part of the soundtrack of summer—a soothing white noise for hot days.

Then … something strange interrupts the AC soundscape. Something odd, or loud, or unexpected. Could it be a malfunction in the AC?

It might, and we’re going to look over a few of the more common cautionary sounds you might hear from your air conditioning system. When in doubt, you’ll want to have trained HVAC technicians on the job to see what’s wrong, and what needs to be fixed.

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How to Help Your AC Be Energy Efficient This Summer

Monday, June 1st, 2020

How often does the air conditioning system in your house run during the summer? The answer is probably somewhere between “a lot” to “all the time.” The AC draws on a large amount of electricity to run, and you expect to see your utility bills rise during this period.

But you don’t necessarily have to see it rise a lot. Below we’ve listed some helpful tips for keeping your air conditioner working at its most energy-efficient this hot season.

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Why Your AC Is Struggling to Keep Up With the Heat

Monday, May 18th, 2020

When you have a central air conditioning system for your house, you expect it to … well, cool the house. You set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature, and after about ten minutes, you should have the level of cooling necessary to keep your household happy.

So when an AC is running but not able to deliver the comfort it should, it’s a problem.

But … what kind of problem?

We have more than 40 years of experience working on repairing air conditioning systems in Malvern, CA, so we’re the people you can turn to for the help you need to get your cooling system back to work. Below we’ve listed some of the reasons you may have an under-performing central AC.

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Can I Do Some AC Repairs on My Own?

Monday, May 4th, 2020

When people ask questions about whether they can do their own air conditioning repair in Malvern, PA whenever their AC starts to malfunction, they’re often asking more about how they can troubleshoot an AC that doesn’t seem to be working right. Troubleshooting is different from a do-it-yourself repair, and in general, we encourage customers to try a few troubleshooting steps when something goes wrong with their home cooling. This troubleshooting may reveal the problem is a minor one based on a simple error, and it’s unnecessary to call for repair technicians.

But if somebody is asking if they can break out the toolkit, open up either AC cabinet and tinker around inside to do full repairs, the answer is a solid no. True air conditioning system repairs need to be left to licensed HVAC professionals. You can trust only a certified and trained technician to correctly diagnose and fix an AC problem.

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Early Warnings You May Need AC Repairs

Monday, April 6th, 2020

As your air conditioner starts to get to work during the spring and into the summer, it’s a good idea to watch carefully for indications the AC is working right or is building up to a larger malfunction. The best way to ensure your air conditioner won’t run into problems during the early season or through the rest of the year is to schedule regular professional HVAC maintenance. You can sign up for our maintenance plan to schedule this service if you haven’t done so already.

No matter what, you should still look out for those early warning signs to call one of our service champions to have air conditioning repair in Malvern, PA. Below are the major signs:

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Need a New AC? Here’s Why to Come to the Professionals

Monday, March 23rd, 2020

If you live in a house, you probably have a central heating and air conditioning system to handle your comfort. Since we’re now looking toward warmer weather, this is the right time of the year to begin considering a new air conditioning installation if your current one is more than 15 years old or has shown other signs it’s starting to wear down. High cooling costs, hot spots around the house, and noisy operation are all signs to make the leap to installing a new AC.

The first step is the most important one. Instead of shopping around for options for the type of air conditioner you might need, or checking with friends to see if they know some guy who can do the job for cheap, pick up the phone and call us instead. When it comes to air conditioning installation in Malvern, PA, you always want the best pros on the job from the start.

The Importance of HVAC Professionals

There are many reasons to only rely on experts for your AC installation. But from the start, you’ll need them to help you find the ideal unit and size it correctly.

Sizing is an essential part of AC installs and replacements. It has nothing to do with the physical size of the unit. It means how much cooling power the unit can put out. In HVAC terms, we refer to this as tonnage. The standard air conditioner in a house will have between 5 to 10 cooling tons, depending on the needs of the house.

This is where part of your mind will click on and think, “What’s so wrong about just going as large as affordable? Better to err on the larger size.” That’s not how it works, however. Air conditioners that are oversized are as much a problem as ones that are undersized. Here’s how it breaks down:

Undersized: An air conditioner that cannot remove enough heat from the house to cool all of it will run almost constantly. Not only will the house still be too warm, but the electrical bills will be astronomical and the AC will run down early.
Oversized: The air conditioner removes heat too fast so that the thermostat in the house registers that it’s reached its set point before it has spread through the rest of the building. The thermostat shuts off the AC, only to turn back on again a short time later, then shut it off again, and over and over. This is called short-cycling, and it wastes power and leads to an early system failure.

The secret to getting an air conditioner sized in the middle is something called a load calculation. This is a job your professional installers do before selecting an air conditioner unit and size. The calculation determines how much heat the house needs based on various factors: insulation, heat-giving fixtures, number of people, window facing, etc. Once the calculation is done, the professionals will know the exact size of central air conditioner to install so you’ll enjoy cooling without energy waste.

Michall Daimion Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is Main Line’s Premier Service Provider since 1976. Schedule air conditioning service with us today.

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Sign Up for Our Maintenance Plan This Spring

Monday, March 9th, 2020

Spring is about to start. For HVAC companies, this is an important time. We don’t receive as many emergency calls because it’s the period between the coldest time of the year and the warmest time. But we’re busy helping our customers prepare for the upcoming heat of summer. People who join our Preventative Maintenance Agreement receive top-quality air conditioning maintenance in spring, and there is nothing better for a cooling system.

If haven’t signed up for air conditioning maintenance in Malvern, PA, now is the best time to have it done. Reach out to us and we’ll explain all the details and help you get started.

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