Bob Mims Heating & Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

You Can Enjoy a Ductless AC In These Situations, Too

Monday, August 8th, 2022

It is rare to find two homes that are exactly alike with people who live there having the exact same comfort requirements. People and the places they call home are unique. And you deserve a comfort system that can keep up with your unique needs.

Let’s say you already have a working air conditioner in your home but it isn’t quite offering you enough help in some harder-to-reach areas. This is one of the many situations when a ductless system may offer some assistance.

Read on to discover how a ductless AC in Staten Island can provide additional support for your current home comfort system.

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3 Reasons Your Central AC Can’t Create Cool Air

Monday, July 11th, 2022

woman-in-front-of-fanHaving a reliable central AC in Staten Island is essential. New York summers are known for being hot and humid. If your AC suddenly stops cooling your home, it’s miserable.

We get a lot of calls in the summer from overheating homeowners with AC problems ranging from fairly easy fixes to total system failure. There are several reasons your AC may stop creating enough cool air to keep you comfortable, and most of them have one thing in common: ignoring the problem can cause bigger, more expensive problems.

You can prevent higher energy bills and maintenance costs by calling a professional as soon as you notice a problem. We’ve found that most AC systems that aren’t creating enough cool air tend to have one of the following three problems.

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Do You Need a New Thermostat?

Monday, June 13th, 2022

kettle-and-smart-temperature-meterIf there’s one element of your Staten Island HVAC system that needs more attention than the average person gives it, it’s your thermostat.

Many homeowners don’t realize the important part the right thermostat plays in their HVAC’s functionality.

Thermostats help you set the comfort level in your home; they have to be properly calibrated by a technician to ensure proper connectivity with your system.

Sometimes, homeowners reach out to us with problems they’re sure are internal, but it turns out their thermostat is to blame. Could yours be causing issues in your HVAC? Below you’ll find four signs that it’s time to replace your thermostat.

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Ice On Your AC Is Never Good

Monday, August 9th, 2021

terrified-woman-thinks-of-destroyed-air-conditionerYou want your home to be nice and cool during summer. Your home should be a safe haven from the heat after all. That said, if your AC has gotten icy, it isn’t going to be a good thing for your comfort. We know that might sound counterintuitive but hear us out.

In most cases, the formation of ice is going to signal that things are really cold (ice in your freezer’s ice tray is exactly what you want during summer). And it is true that the ice in your AC is an indicator that the air is extremely cold. The problem here is that you don’t benefit from any of that cold air because it won’t ever reach you. Ice on your evaporator coil is actually going to hinder or comfort this summer not help it. We’ll explain why and tell you what to do about it.

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Solve Your AC Issues With This System

Monday, June 28th, 2021

woman-in-front-of-fanAs the temperatures rise here in the Big Apple, you might find yourself relying on the air conditioning system a lot more to keep your home cool and comfortable. If you have an older-style air conditioner, you might begin facing many problems because the unit is not properly cooling your home.

Are you battling uneven temperatures in your house? Do you find the lack of zone control annoying? Is there a new room addition to your home under progress? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be wondering what you could do about your AC problem.

We suggest investing in a ductless AC unit for your home and coming to us for your air conditioning installation in Staten Island, NY.

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4 Reasons Why Your AC Isn’t Running

Monday, May 17th, 2021

woman-in-front-of-fanYou come home from a day out in the heat and all you want to do is cool off inside your nice, air-conditioned home. Once you walk in the door though you realize that your AC system has other plans. Your plan was for it to run like usual and keep things comfortable. Your AC unit’s plan was to…not do that.

This is a problem. Your air conditioning system isn’t running which means no cool air. Why is your system refusing to work and how can you get it operating again? We have the answers to these questions and the services to help.

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The Benefits of a New Central AC

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

air-conditioning-maintenance-toolsIf you are running an older central air conditioning system or are using window AC units, then maybe you should upgrade. Newer central AC systems can offer you better comfort for years to come.

That sounds like a good idea, right?

If you are looking to add a new central air conditioner to your home, we can help. You can come to us for your AC installation in Staten Island, then Bob Mims Heating and Air Conditioning can help you out!

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Are Your Ducts Causing Problems?

Monday, April 19th, 2021

Let’s all agree on one thing: we do take our ventilation systems and ducts for granted. Without our cooling and heating units, we would be unable to bring our houses to comfortable temperatures. Hence, it is very important that we make sure that there are no ducts causing problems in our homes.

Poorly designed, dirty, old, and unmaintained ducts can cost you a lot of money and affect your comfort. They can also result in higher electricity bills! To help you tackle this issue, we have compiled a list of 4 common duct problems you need to fix immediately.

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Don’t Forget Your Air Conditioner Maintenance Appointment

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

New York summers almost seem to get hotter every year, making the air conditioner an absolute necessity. Temperatures in June, July, and August can become unbearable without an AC system. Therefore, as we wave goodbye to spring, it is the perfect time to schedule maintenance for your AC so you don’t have to deal with a faulty system or technicians who are too busy to get your repairs on their schedule in the peak months.

Today, we have compiled four reasons why AC maintenance is essential for your home comfort.

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4 Factors That Go Into Getting a New AC System

Monday, March 8th, 2021

checkmark-greenThings are going to be warming up soon. When the temperatures get really high it is going to be important to have an air conditioner you can rely on. You don’t want to do battle with a heatwave using fans or a small window-unit, especially around here. If you don’t have a good air conditioner in your home already, it makes sense to start looking into getting a system now. That way you can get your AC installation in Staten Island, NY taken care of before the summer heat hits.

Installing a new air conditioning system in your home is no small task. It requires the skills and knowledge of a professional to get it done right. Aside from this, it also requires that you select the best possible AC unit for your home to install. A professional can and will help guide you through this but it is good to know what factors to consider when selecting your new AC system.

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