DuAll Heating & Cooling Blog : Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Sizing Your AC: Why Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better

Monday, July 4th, 2016

When it comes to the system that you use to cool your home during the hottest time of the year, you may just assume that investing in the biggest, most powerful AC that you can afford is your best course of action. Now, you obviously don’t want an air conditioner that is too small to successfully cool your home. However, you must also keep in mind the fact that an oversized air conditioning system is really no better than an undersized system.

Read on, and remember to schedule your cooling load calculation with a member of our staff. We’ll make sure that you have an appropriate air conditioner in Bolingbrook, IL.

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Take Greater Control Over Your AC This Summer!

Monday, June 27th, 2016

We’ve all been there. You set the thermostat, and before long another member of your household is complaining about being too chilly or that the house is still too hot. When you don’t live by yourself, keeping everyone happy and comfortable by setting just one temperature throughout the entire house is a bit of an uphill battle. Of course, you also may not want to cool every area of your home to the same temperature throughout, even if you do live by yourself. Fortunately for you, taking greater control over the way in which you use your AC is actually quite simple. Just consider the use of a zone control system in Bolingbrook, IL.

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Why Is There Ice on My Air Conditioner?

Monday, June 20th, 2016

The last thing that you want to encounter during the hottest time of the year is a serious problem with your home cooling system. Even if your air conditioner is up and running, it may be suffering from issues that will prevent it from operating as efficiently, effectively and reliably as possible. That is why it is so important that you take note of any irregularities with your system, and that you contact a trained, professional AC technician the moment that you think there may be trouble brewing. If you notice ice developing on your air conditioner in Bolingbrook, IL, contact us right away.

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What to Expect from Your AC Maintenance

Monday, June 13th, 2016

You’ve read previously on our blog about how much routine air conditioning maintenance can benefit you, and in various different ways. Are you curious as to what precisely goes on during an AC tune-up, though? If so, read on to understand the process a bit more clearly. This is far from an exhaustive account of the service, but it should give you a better idea of not only how involved AC maintenance is, but also of why a trained professional must do the job. If you are ready to schedule air conditioning maintenance in Bolingbrook, IL, give a member of our staff a call today.

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3 Ways That an AC Tune-Up can Benefit You

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

Temperatures are warming up around here, and we’ll be approaching or hitting the 80° pretty regularly in the coming days. If you have not yet scheduled your annual, routine air conditioning maintenance service in Bolingbrook, IL, now is the time to do so. It is not too late, and it is always better to schedule this vital service later than never. Don’t convince yourself that your system has another season of quality cooling in it, and that maintenance can be passed over this time around. You’re only doing yourself a serious disservice if you take this attitude. Let a professional technician on our staff ensure that your AC tune-up is of the highest quality.

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3 Signs That You Should Schedule Air Conditioning Repairs

Monday, May 16th, 2016

Wouldn’t it be great to know with absolute certainty that, regardless of how hot it may get outside, your air conditioner will always be there to cool your home effectively, efficiently and reliably? The sad truth of the matter, though, is that there is simply no such thing as a 100% reliable air conditioning system. At some point, you will find that your system is in need of repairs. Ideally, you will discover this to be the case before your system should break down entirely. That way, you won’t have to worry about any extended periods of discomfort. To help you spot the need for air conditioning repairs in Bolingbrook, IL, we’ve put together a list of 3 common warning signs.

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Why Consider Ductless Air Conditioning?

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

There is certainly no shortage of options, in this day and age, when it comes to the ways in which homeowners may choose to cool their homes. If you have always used a central AC system, or if you are simply not aware of other options and are considering the installation of a whole-house cooling system, you should give ductless mini splits some consideration before moving forward with your project. When you opt for ductless air conditioning in Bolingbrook, IL, you can enjoy many benefits that more traditional central air conditioners simply cannot offer.

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What’s Behind My Inefficient Cooling?

Monday, April 25th, 2016

Temperatures may be breaking into the low 70’s here and there, but we certainly are not yet embroiled in the hottest time of the year currently. Before long, though, we will be, and you don’t want to discover that your air conditioner is costing a small fortune just to cool your home effectively when that time arrives. Even if you have a highly efficient system in place, though, there are plenty of issues that can cause your system to cool your home at reduced efficiency levels. In the following post, you’ll learn about some of the more common causes of inefficient cooling. Contact a member of our staff to schedule any necessary AC services in Bolingbrook, IL.

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Have You Considered Cooling Your Entire Home without the Use of Air Ducts?

Monday, April 18th, 2016

If you are thinking about replacing your home cooling system for any reason, be sure to take your time when choosing your new system. There are a lot of options out there, and you really don’t want to miss out on the system that is right for you just because you failed to weigh your options carefully. One option well worth your consideration is the ductless mini split air conditioner. If you are not familiar with this type of system, let’s just say right off the bat that using ductless air conditioning in Bolingbrook, IL can benefit many homeowners greatly. Read the following information, and let us know if you think that going ductless is the right option for you in your quest for outstanding residential cooling.

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AC Component Quiz: What Is a Capacitor?

Monday, April 11th, 2016

We are not really going to quiz you on this, as the fact of the matter is that most residential property owners are not familiar with mechanical components within their air conditioners, such as their capacitors. There’s really no reason for you to be, as you are not going to be working on your air conditioner yourself. Even so, we think it’s a good idea for all homeowners to have a basic understanding of how their home cooling systems work, which is why we’d like to take this opportunity to give you the low down on capacitors.

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