Air Conditioning Articles

5 Common AC Problems

August 30, 2024
Up close of air conditioning unit fan blades.

The first step to optimizing efficiency is remembering to change your system’s air filter once every three months. This simple maintenance task ensures a balanced airflow, so your AC doesn’t overwork itself. 

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Summer Cooling Tips for Your Mequon Home

July 31, 2024
Summer Cooling Tips for Your Mequon Home. Close-up Of A Pink Piggy Bank Wearing Sunglasses Relaxing On Deck Chair.

On milder days, you can switch off your Mequon heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and open a few windows instead. On hotter days, you can wait until the temperature drops until the evening or night.

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Going Ductless

June 28, 2024
Going Ductless. Couple on couch with ductless air conditioning unit on wall.

Sometimes, a simple, elegant piece of technology can deliver more with less. Ductless mini splits are a triple threat—compact wall units that generate heating, cooling, and ventilation. No ducts required, and no dull whirring noises—they operate in near silence. 

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AC Maintenance Checklist

June 14, 2024
Professional plumber in uniform talking to male client and his small son indoors.

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Mequon without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

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3 Signs It’s Time for a New AC

April 17, 2024
3 Signs It’s Time for a New AC. Whole family are sitting on the front of the ventilators.

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.

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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

June 14, 2023
Top view of an air conditioner unit outdoors in hot summer season.

As a homeowner here in Wisconsin, it’s always a good idea to learn as much as you can about your appliances. That means knowing their basic operations, what features are included, and if any necessary upkeep is involved.

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Spring Money-Saving Tips

April 14, 2023
Image of a thermostat and about 9 dollars. Spring Money-Saving Tips.

Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past.

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HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2023

July 11, 2022
HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2023. handsome young man electrician installing air conditioning in a client house.

The U.S. Department of Energy will raise the minimum efficiency requirements for central air conditioners & air-source heat pumps in 2023.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 1

June 30, 2022
Video - Energy Saving Tip 1. Grill in the summertime.

On a hot day, cooking inside will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

June 14, 2022
5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

We understand high energy bills are sometimes unavoidable when air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months. That’s why our five simple tips for staying cool and using your air conditioner (AC) less may help you cut costs and save money on your monthly energy bill.

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Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

April 8, 2022
Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At K Komfort Heating & Cooling, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Grafton.

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Making Noise?

August 3, 2021
Mature male peering inside an upper wall white grid air duct on a silver wall near a white ceiling. A guy inspecting a heating and cooling air register duct for maintenance.

If your air conditioner is producing an unusual sound, that could mean trouble. So instead of risking injury to you or your system by poking around the unit yourself, play it safe and call a professional to come inspect it for you.

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Is It Normal for My AC to Turn On and Off?

June 8, 2021
why does my ac turn on and off

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?

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