Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. Blog: Archive for April, 2016

Why Is My AC Costing So Much to Run?

Monday, April 25th, 2016

Modern air conditioning systems are not only more effective and reliable than ever, but more efficient as well. No matter how efficient your air conditioner may be, of course, cooling your home is going to come with a price tag. But if you notice that your air conditioner is costing much more to run than it has in previous years, or if you see a significant and inexplicable jump in cooling costs from one billing cycle to the next, there may be a problem with your air conditioner that is forcing it to work at reduced efficiency levels. If you suspect this to be the case, schedule professional air conditioning service right away.

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Short-Cycling?

Monday, April 18th, 2016

When you start up your air conditioning system in the summer season in order to keep your home cool and comfortable, you want to do so without any hiccups. The problem, though, is that there is no such thing as a 100% reliable air conditioning system. Even investing in quality equipment, having that equipment expertly installed, and scheduling routine air conditioning maintenance is not enough to guarantee that your system functions precisely as it ought to at all times. When you do encounter problems with your AC, be sure to schedule prompt air conditioning repairs in Capitol Hill. One such problem that you may run into is short-cycling, and it can make cooling your effectively all but impossible. 

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Is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

Monday, April 18th, 2016

The last thing that you want to discover in the middle of a hot summer day is that something has gone wrong with your home cooling system. The unfortunate truth of the matter, however, is that no mechanical system is 100% reliable, and your AC is no exception. There is good news, though. You can count on our technicians to complete any necessary AC repairs in Arlington, VA properly.

One call that we receive from time to time pertains to water leaks in air conditioners. Read on to learn more about why this symptom of leaking water is actually a bit deceiving.

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How Will the Size of My Air Conditioner Affect Its Performance?

Monday, April 11th, 2016

Investing in a new air conditioner is a pretty considerable expense for most of us, and it is not something that you want to allow any guesswork when doing. That is why we encourage you to work with our knowledgeable technicians if you are ready to schedule an air conditioning installation or replacement in Capitol Hill. That way, you’ll not only know for certain that you’re getting the right AC for your personal preferences, but also that it is of the right size for your home. This is more important than you may realize.

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Do You Think It’s Time for a New Cooling System?

Monday, April 4th, 2016

When you ponder what you’d do if you had an unlimited supply of cash lying around, you are probably not going to decide that you’d run out and purchase a new home cooling system. Perhaps it’s not the most exciting way in which to spend your hard-earned money, but investing in a replacement air conditioner in Washington, D.C. is a great way in which to ensure that you are able to make it through the most brutally hot time of the year unscathed. We’d say that that is money well-spent. We recommend giving us a call if you think that now may be the right time for an AC replacement. 

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