Red Rock Mechanical, LLC Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

4 Weird AC Sounds and What They Could Mean

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

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It can be alarming for your air conditioner to begin making unusual sounds. You know that something is wrong, you just don’t know what. If you hear any of these four weird AC sounds, you need to give our team a call for an air conditioning tune-up in Burlington, VT.

You may be tempted to ignore any usual sounds in hopes that they go away on their own. However, this rarely happens. Instead, issues can worsen and put strain on other areas of your air conditioner. Keep reading to learn about why these four sounds are bad news for your air conditioner. 

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What Happens When You Don’t Get AC Maintenance

Monday, April 24th, 2023

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Air conditioning maintenance is a crucial service that you don’t want to skip out on. Unfortunately, since AC maintenance only happens once a year, it’s easy to forget to schedule your appointment or postpone it until several years have gone by with no maintenance.

But if you postpone AC maintenance for too long, you could end up paying the price. Skipping out on AC maintenance in Burlington, VT, will end up costing you more in the long run than if you had just prioritized the service each year for your system. Keep reading to learn more about the downsides of skipping out on AC maintenance, whether it’s for one year or many. 

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6 AC Troubleshooting Tips We Recommend You Know

Monday, September 12th, 2022

hand-drawing-check-boxThe late summer is the time when an exhausted air conditioner, strained from handling months of work and still facing hot temperatures, is most likely to suddenly fail. This can feel alarming, but you have great air conditioning repair in Burlington, VT only a call away: Red Rock Mechanical. We offer emergency service to get your AC working once again.

You won’t always need to call for professional repairs, however. In some cases, you can do some basic troubleshooting with your AC and HVAC system and get it working once again. Below we’ve listed six air conditioning troubleshooting tips we think every homeowner should know.

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Why Won’t My AC Shut Off?

Monday, August 15th, 2022

blown-awayWhen the weather gets extremely hot, an air conditioner that works all the time sounds great. Well, it sounds great. The truth is that when you have an AC that continues to run long after it’s supposed to have cycled off, you’ll end up with…

  • A house that’s far too cold for comfort
  • Electrical bills that will make your jaw drop
  • An AC that breaks down years too early

When an air conditioner goes nonstop, something is wrong with it. It might be simple, but you may also need to call us for air conditioning repair in Burlington, VT. We’ll look below at some reasons for an AC that just won’t quit.

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Can My Air Conditioner Rust?

Monday, July 18th, 2022

old-air-conditionerThe simple answer to the question is “yes.” An air conditioner contains numerous metal components, many of which can rust because of contact with water. 

There’s more to it, however. If you’re asking this question, it might be because you’ve noticed corrosion on your air conditioner and have concerns about whether this means the system needs air conditioning service Plattsburgh, NY. Or you may feel worried about the long-term service life of your air conditioner and want to know what you can do to prevent rust in the first place. 

We’ll look deeper into the issue of rust occurring in an AC below.

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How Do Those Wall-Mounted ACs Work?

Monday, June 20th, 2022

ductless-system-sending-out-snowflakesThis is a question we often hear. People look at an object mounted on a wall that’s sending out cool air and which looks like a slimmer window AC. But it’s only hanging from the wall, it doesn’t actually go through it. If you understand the basics of air conditioning, you’ll know that an AC has to exhaust heat outside or it can’t work. So how is that unit on the wall doing the job of sending out powerful cooling? 

Those wall-mounted ACs are part of a system known as a ductless mini split heat pump, and they’ve become more and more popular for households over the last two decades. If you’re interested in using a wall-mounted AC in Burlington, VT, either as an addition to your current HVAC system or to provide comfort to your entire house, our technicians are happy to talk to you about them and answer all your questions.

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Some Additional Benefits of AC Maintenance

Monday, May 9th, 2022

tools-on-ac-unitSpring is the season of air conditioning maintenance in Burlington, VT. It’s the best time of the year to arrange for this service to clean, adjust, tune-up, and inspect your AC so it’s ready for the heat of the summer. 

We talked about some of the major benefits of maintenance in a post last month. Today we want to go into a little more detail and talk about some of the other ways getting AC maintenance can benefit you. These may not seem obvious at first, but over the life of your air conditioning system (as well as the air conditioning system after it) and your time in your home, you’ll see a significant difference.

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Want the Best from Your AC This Summer? Call for Professional Maintenance

Monday, April 11th, 2022

There’s a touch of spring in the air, even if we still have to deal with cold weather. That’s how April usually is. We know the weather will start to warm up and, eventually, the heat will settle in—and that makes now the right time to arrange for air conditioning maintenance in Burlington, VT

This is the time of the year that we in the HVAC industry call the “shoulder season,” the period between extreme weather conditions. During April and May, we have fewer service calls for either heaters or ACs, so we can shift our focus to helping our customers install new HVAC systems and maintain their current ones. Just call us to schedule your AC maintenance visit and we’ll have no trouble finding a convenient time to get the job done. 

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End of Summer Question: How Long Will Your AC Last?

Monday, September 13th, 2021

air-conditioner-white-bgNo air conditioning system will run year after year—there is no “endless summer” when it comes to an AC. An air conditioner that receives regular maintenance each year and has repairs done promptly as needed can put in many years of effective and efficient cooling. But eventually it will reach a point where its performance falters and it costs too much to run, and it’s best to replace it with a new system before it suffers an emergency breakdown. 

This brings up one of the Big Questions about residential air conditioning: How long can you expect your central air conditioner to last? You want to know when it’s time to plan for a new AC installation and leave aside scheduling air conditioning repair in Essex, VT.

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Late Summer Signs You May Need a New AC

Monday, August 16th, 2021

air-conditioner-with-dirty-coilsAugust is the time when air conditioning systems face serious challenges. Not just because of the heat, but also because of the wear and tear they’ve gone through in the first part of summer.

Regular maintenance in spring is an immense help with getting an AC through the entire summer, including the heaviest period during August. But there’s a case of air conditioning fatigue in late summer that no amount of maintenance or repairs can help—an air conditioner that’s too old. 

During the end of summer, you may notice signs from your air conditioner that it’s ready for retirement, either right now or in the coming fall when you won’t need cooling as much. Follow us below for a list of the major warning signs you need new air conditioning in Essex, VT.

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