Busy Bee Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

The Only Fall HVAC Checklist You’ll Need

Monday, September 11th, 2023

Fall can be a time for immense change. The leaves might start to change, the temperatures will drop, and kids are on their way back to school. Things can quickly start to change around your home without you realizing it.

We’d like to add one more thing to your “list of changes” this fall, and that’s your HVAC system. As temperatures go from hot to mild, this is a moment of respite from the constant heatwaves and other record-breaking weather we’ve had. This is the perfect moment to take a second to evaluate the condition, strength, and efficiency of your air conditioner, while also working to clean it and set it up for success.

We’d argue that, when it comes to air conditioning in Nashville, this is the only checklist you’ll need this fall!

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How Expensive Will Your AC Repair Be?

Monday, August 14th, 2023

We know this can be a very stressful topic. We’d like to start off by telling our readers and customers a very valuable tip: take a deep breath and pause for a moment. Most decisions made in haste and anxiety end up being not as well thought out as the choices we make when we’ve logically thought them through. And we’re here to help inform customers to make the best decision for the long run.

When encountering a broken down air conditioner, or an AC with issues, it can be easy to spiral out of control. Especially if you had your system maintained earlier this year, or you just had it repaired last year, this can seem like a huge slap in the face.

But don’t worry, these things happen. And our team has payment plans in place and out-of-the-box solutions for systems that require special AC repair in Lebanon.

So relax, put on your thinking cap, and let’s get to work. We’ll figure this whole ordeal out together!

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How to Best Run Your Air Conditioning

Monday, July 17th, 2023

It’s the middle of summer, which means we’re depending on our air conditioners regularly. You might be wondering how you could better use this system, or about some of the nifty little tips and tricks that might be hiding somewhere you haven’t looked at yet.

Well, you won’t be disappointed! There are, in fact, many interesting things you can do right now to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your air conditioner. Some of those things might be free, and others might require the help of a licensed HVAC technician, like signing up for a maintenance program or calling for repairs.

This guide is going to be for everyone, from customers who are still trying to run their 10-year old heat pumps to those who are just now exploring online for “central AC installation near me,” and are just excited about being able to finally own one.

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It’s Time for an AC Upgrade

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

Are you tired of staring into that window AC unit hoping it would work better or more efficiently? Perhaps you’re just ready for whole-home cooling, but you’re not sure where to get started. Lots of homeowners start looking at the cost of air conditioning by searching online for “AC installation near me,” only to get freaked out by the prices.

We get it, an air conditioner can be an expensive installation. But it doesn’t always have to be this way, depending on the type of system you get and the timeframe you get it in.

For instance, there are a lot of great tax credits and rebates to take advantage of if you’re investing in a new, high-efficiency AC unit or heat pump. We’ll break down everything you’ll need to know when making the important decision of upgrading your window unit AC to a whole-home system.

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What Does Your AC Actually Do?

Monday, June 19th, 2023

This might sound like a strange question to ask on an HVAC blog, but it’s one that we think many homeowners need to learn about. After all, nobody really has to learn about how an air conditioner works when they purchase one, they only need to know that it’s going to cool their home. But when a problem arises and they need to invest in air conditioning repair in Nashville, TN, the cooling process becomes the center of the conversation.

So, let’s skip right to the important part. How does an AC work and why does it cool the air in your home? Once you can answer this question (hopefully after reading this blog), then you’ll soon be able to learn more about why certain repair needs pop up when they do. Because of the compressor, a complex fan system, and many electrical connections, your AC needs constant maintenance and care in order for it to truly survive for 10–15 years of diligent service.

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How Much Will AC Maintenance Save You?

Monday, May 22nd, 2023

Money is tight these days for a lot of people. With major expenses for life events and things like college and groceries getting more expensive by the day, it’s a miracle to have a positive number in your savings account.

If you’ve arrived at this blog, then you know home comfort is important and worth investing your money in, but you don’t want to invest too much. That guilt can feel especially awful when you spend too much money on an AC unit and don’t have enough for your car repair or mortgage. So, it’s important to save as much money as possible while also paying for the essential services that you need.

That’s where air conditioning maintenance in Mount Juliet, TN comes in. This service is designed to do many things that ultimately save you money and time in the future.

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3 DIY Tips for Your AC Maintenance

Monday, April 24th, 2023

There are two main types of air conditioning maintenance in Franklin, TN. The first is a series of things that homeowners can do to improve the efficiency and performance of their air conditioning units. The second is a professional service that you sign up for, done by a licensed HVAC technician who can make general improvements, repairs, and adjustments to ensure the system is running well.

Fortunately, the second kind of maintenance is basic. You just schedule an appointment with our team and we’ll be there to provide it. It’s really that simple.

But for the first type of maintenance, there are various different ways you can help your AC. This blog post will dive into both types of maintenance, how important they are, and where you can make improvements right now. Just be sure that you couple all of your DIY work with a professional maintenance appointment that really seals the deal.

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Maintenance: A Lot for Just a Little

Monday, April 10th, 2023

When you look at a maintenance plan, the first thing you probably scan to is the price. Nothing in this world is really free, so making sure you can afford this kind of plan on a yearly basis is probably the top priority. But it’s impossible to gauge how “expensive” or “cheap” a maintenance plan is based on the price alone. You need to factor in the benefits, and what you actually get for such a plan.

The HVAC technology we rely on is complex. Air conditioners aren’t built like they were in the 90s. They’re intricate systems that are precisely measured to efficiently cool the air in our homes with as little cost to the owner as possible. This is a tall order and one that can get lost over time due to wear and tear. But air conditioning maintenance in Hendersonville, TN is the key to avoiding that kind of degradation and allowing the system to function as it was intended to.

This blog is all about the tremendous amount of benefits you get from just maintenance alone.

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Is Your AC Short Cycling?

Monday, October 10th, 2022

A short cycling air conditioner is a problem we see often. It’s one that can be a symptom of a greater problem, but also an issue that homeowners rarely know the detriments of. From refrigerant leaks to a botched installation, there can be many causes of a short cycling air conditioner, and the first important step is to notice the problem in the first place.

This blog post is sort of a PSA about the problems with short cycling and how to detect it. For any customers wondering if they need air conditioning repair in Nashville, TN, for a short cycling AC, then the answer is “absolutely.” But detecting the short cycling system and targeting the root cause of the problem is a bit more complicated.

Let’s discuss short cycling. What it is, how it happens, and if your system is suffering from this problem right now.

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AC Tips: Replacing the Air Filter

Monday, September 26th, 2022

If you’ve got an air conditioner in your home, then you’ve got an air filter. Every AC unit, even window units, comes with an air filter that’s designed to block out any particles from air that’s being sent into the system so that the coils and other sensitive components can’t get damaged over the long term.

Go ahead, check right now! We’re not kidding. Air filters are an integral part of the cooling process, and they’re one that is included in every system that we install. Now that you’ve checked and discovered it, we need to talk about when and how you should replace it.

An air filter should be replaced every 1–3 months, but homeowners can quickly forget about them. Let’s talk about why forgetting about your air filter can be a bad idea, and how it might quickly lead to requiring calling for air conditioning service in Murfreesboro, TN.

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