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What To Do When Your Air Conditioner Freezes

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One of the most common problems that people experience with their air conditioning system is when it freezes. This can be a frustrating experience, because it will leave you without the comfort of cold air. Because most people will experience this problem at some point, it’s important to know what to do when your air conditioner freezes.

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Steps To Take When Your Air Conditioner Freezes

Turn Off Your AC

The first thing you should do is turn off your air conditioning unit. This will allow your equipment to “thaw”. If you want to speed up the process, you can run the fan on your HVAC system, just make sure that it isn’t set to the “cool” setting. You can also take a hair dryer and use it to warm the coils to help it thaw a bit faster.

Check For Clogs And Empty Drain Pan

While you’re waiting for your air conditioner to thaw, check the drain or condensate line to make sure that it is not clogged. You should also empty the drain pan while you’re at it.

Change Air Filter

Another common cause of a frozen air conditioner is running your HVAC system with a dirty air filter. The filter should be changed every month so your HVAC equipment can run effectively.

Clear And Open Air Vents In The Home

Your HVAC system needs to have adequate airflow to function properly. Just like a dirty air filter can cause it to work harder than necessary and possibly eventually freeze, air vents that are closed or blocked can impede airflow and cause freezing and inefficient operation. Make sure to clear and open all air vents in your home.

Have A HVAC Tech Inspect Unit

There are other problems that can cause your air conditioner to freeze. For example, if refrigerant level is low or the fan is not running at the proper speed, freezing is likely to occur. You could also have a problem with your thermostat. These are issues that will typically require a trained HVAC technician.

Once your air conditioner is thawed, you can turn it back on and set it to cool. If your air conditioner continues to freeze, it’s time to call in a professional HVAC contractor.

At Cool Breeze Comfort Solutions, we specialize in heating and air conditioning problems. Our air conditioning repair services in Tucson will get you back on track and help you to start feeling comfortable in no time!

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Why Does It Matter So Much That You Have The Right-Sized Air Conditioner?

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Many of us do not know the size of our air conditioner, let alone the importance of the right sized unit. Ensuring that your AC unit is the correct size is important for a number of factors.

Find out the surprising problems of a wrong-sized AC and the benefits of the right one!

The Size Of Air Conditioners Matters

If your AC is too small, then it will run more often, increasing wear and tear, breakdowns and the chance of pipes freezing up. A system that is not large enough for your home won’t properly cool as it will be constantly trying to catch up to what the thermostat is set at.

An AC unit that is too large then it will run more like older units. It will come on quickly and strongly, cool your house swiftly and then shut off.  Your house will be cool, but because the unit isn’t going through its entire cycle properly, that it was designed to do, your home will warm up sooner and it will have to turn back on. This constant cycle of on and off cancels out the purpose of your unit’s energy efficiency and will usually in turn increase your electricity bill.

The ideal air conditioning size will ensure it runs efficiently, so your family can be more comfortable – both physically and financially.

Unsure If You Have The Proper Size AC? Call Now – We Can Help!

Are you unsure if you have the right size AC in your home? Then you’ve come to the right place. Our caring and professional HVAC experts at Cool Breeze Comport Solutions can help you every step of the way. Call us now to schedule an inspection which is included with our tune-up. Just ask your tech what size unit you have.

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3 Tips To Save Money On Your Water Heater Bill

Everyone wants to save money on their utility bills. Finding simple ways to reduce the cost of your water heater bill is a great place to start since it’s the second largest energy-consuming system (behind your HVAC), in your home.

Check out these tips for energy savings to save money on your water heater bill.

Tips To Save Money On Your Water Heater Bill

1. Take Shorter Showers Instead Of Baths

To save water and heating energy, consider taking short showers instead of baths, as this can save a lot of water. You can also shut off the water while you shampoo and condition your hair, as well as while you are shaving.

2. Use Cold/ Warm Water Whenever Possible

When using a dish or clothes washer, consider lowering or changing the temperature settings or turning off your heater so that you can do your cleaning with warm/cold water. You can also save water by doing full loads of clothes/ dishes instead of half loads.

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The energy efficiency of your water heater and other appliances determine your energy consumption. Even at low-temperature settings, older models of water heaters and other appliances still consume a lot of energy with a little output.

Here at Cool Breeze Comfort Solutions, our Tucson plumbing services offer the latest, most energy-efficient products to replace your old systems to save you energy and reduce water wastage. Your comfort and satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us.

Reducing water wastage and energy consumption of your water heater not only reduces your monthly utility bills, but helps save the planet by using fewer resources thus increasing water and energy savings.

Water Heater Repair, Maintenance And Installation In Tucson

Cool Breeze Comfort Solutions is a family-owned and operated business. We provide quality water heater repair, maintenance and installations to the greater Tucson area and offer 24 hour emergency water heater service. Our NATE-certified, trained and friendly technicians will work with you and always recommend the most energy efficient, money saving solutions for your home or business.

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Heating And Cooling Tips For Arizona Homes

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Heating And Cooling Tips For AZ Homes - CoolBreezeCS.comWhen the heat of the summer comes rolling in, you don’t want to find yourself in Arizona relying on HVAC systems that just aren’t up to par with fighting the weather. The summer heat can be grueling, but our professionals at Cool Breeze Comfort Solution are here to make sure your system can handle the inevitable onslaught of high temperatures that come with each and every summer. These heating and cooling tips will help you keep your HVAC system working optimally. Continue reading

Do I Need Home Surge Protection For My HVAC System?

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At one time, home surge protection was only associated with computers or big-screen television sets. Now, as technology has become more sophisticated and our level of comfort has grown with it, we are surrounded by devices using printed circuit boards in our homes much more often.

Our home phones and even our HVAC systems fall into this category now. They can be vulnerable to a power surge caused by an issue with the power grid or a lightning strike. These surges can be devastating, since even a small surge has the potential to cause irreparable damage to sensitive electronic components.

Power Surges And Damage To HVAC Systems

Do I Need Home Surge Protection For My HVAC System - Cool Breeze ACAt one point HVAC systems had very few electronic parts, and were mostly mechanical in nature. Modern, higher efficiency systems are designed differently, though. The issue with newer models is that when a power surge hits, you have no way of determining how much damage one of them will do to your equipment.

Large surges can cause immediate failure to your HVAC unit and extensive damage that is difficult to repair. In a number of cases, damage caused by a power surge means that the HVAC unit must be replaced, instead of being repaired.

Even if your HVAC unit survives a power surge and appears to be working just fine, there may be hidden damage. Over time, this damage may lead to premature failure. This is not a result you want to see happen to an investment you have made in your HVAC system.

What You Can Do To Protect Your HVAC System

Even though you cannot stop power surges from occurring, there are steps you can take to protect your HVAC system and other appliances in your home from becoming damaged.

  • Have a whole-home surge protector installed at the main breaker box to prevent excess power from being a problem for items tied into the power line, rather than an outlet.
  • Buy individual surge protectors and using them at each outlet where you have electronic equipment plugged in.

We are your local heating and air conditioner experts in the Tucson, AZ area and we can assess your system to determine its level of protection.

We are your local heating and air conditioner experts in the Tucson, AZ area and we can assess your system to determine its level of protection.

If you still have concerns about surge protection and your HVAC system, call Cool Breeze Comfort Solutions now!