Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

How Do I Add Refrigerant to My Air Conditioner?

Monday, August 1st, 2016

Trick question—you don’t! When functioning properly, your air conditioner is not ever going to have a low refrigerant level. Why? Because refrigerant is not a fuel, and at no point in the cooling process is it consumed. It exists in a closed loop system, and is intended to be recycled over and over again.

If you have low refrigerant in your air conditioner, something is wrong. Perhaps your technician—though certainly not one of ours—improperly charged the system to begin with. Otherwise, you have a refrigerant leak. Either way, running your air conditioner with insufficient refrigerant is a recipe for trouble.

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Should I Be Concerned about a Noisy Operation from My Air Conditioning System?

Monday, July 25th, 2016

Great as it may be to have an air conditioning system capable of operating completely silently, this really just is not the reality of the situation. Your air conditioner is going to make some amount of noise as it works away to cool your home during the hottest time of the year. Have you ever wondered, though, just how much noise is too much noise?

As a general rule, schedule prompt air conditioning services whenever you notice that there is something unusual going on with your system. If your air conditioner is making loud or unfamiliar sounds while operating, we recommend that you contact us to schedule AC services in Washington, D.C. immediately. That way, we can resolve any existing or developing problems before serious damage is done to your system.

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What Does Our Maintenance Program Offer?

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Last week, we wrote about some of the benefits that you will enjoy as a direct result of scheduling routine AC maintenance with our exceptional staff. Did that leave you wondering just how a single service can truly be so beneficial? If so, read on to learn more about what our maintenance plan actually entails.

We not only offer meticulous air conditioning maintenance in Washington, D.C., but comprehensive heating maintenance, as well. If you are serious about living in the greatest comfort possible, at minimal expense to yourself, you need only call our number and schedule service. We will help you to get the most from your HVAC systems.

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3 Benefits of a Professional AC Tune-Up

Monday, July 11th, 2016

You’ve no doubt heard it said before, but there is nothing better that you can do for your air conditioning system than scheduling routine air conditioning maintenance for it. Routine air conditioning maintenance is not something that you can handle on your own, though. It is likely a lot more involved and complicated a process than you even realize.

That is precisely why you must schedule your air conditioning tune-up in Georgetown with trained professionals that you can trust. Our technicians are more than qualified to get your air conditioner in the best working condition possible. Give us a call, and cool your home with confidence this summer season.

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Is It Really Worth Upgrading My Thermostat?

Monday, July 11th, 2016

For the most part, you probably are not going to have much direct interaction with the bulk of your heating and cooling system. Sure, you should definitely be changing your air filter regularly, but aside from that, you don’t really see much of the system, let alone interact with it. A major exception to this rule, of course, is your thermostat.

It is with your thermostat, after all, that you control your HVAC system at large. Without it, you’d have no say in how your system heats or cool your home. Considering the important role that it plays, it really is very important that you are using your ideal thermostat in Washington, D.C.

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A High-Velocity Cooling System May Be Right for Your Home

Monday, June 13th, 2016

Have you been making do with inefficient, insecure window units when cooling your home? Is your home old enough that it was simply designed without modern ductwork in mind? Well, you don’t have to settle for what window unit air conditioners can offer. Give a member of our staff a call for help in determining whether or not a high velocity air conditioning system is right for you. We excel in the design and installation of such systems, and we’ll ensure that your high velocity AC cools your home effectively without putting the integrity of your home’s design at risk.

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You Don’t Need Ductwork to Cool Your Home

Monday, June 13th, 2016

We’ve told you about how a high velocity air conditioning system allows you to cool your home using very small, flexible air ducts. What we haven’t talked about in a while, though, is the fact that you actually don’t need to use air ducts of any kind to enjoy a whole-house cooling performance. When you use a ductless mini split system in Georgetown, you can enjoy a number of great benefits that even the best split central air conditioning system cannot compete with. Just remember that these benefits will only be available to you when you schedule your ductless mini split services with skilled, trained professionals.

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Do You Need Custom Ductwork Fabricated for Your Property?

Monday, June 6th, 2016

Forced air heating and cooling systems, such as furnaces, heat pumps, and central air conditioners, are incredibly common. These systems all use ductwork in order to distribute both heated and cooled air throughout homes and commercial properties. Not every property, though, is going to benefit greatly from the use of prefabricated ductwork. That is why you may need to schedule custom ductwork fabrication services in Arlington. If you do, you can count on our team to ensure that your needs are met, so that your HVAC system can excel in its operation.

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3 Warning Signs that It’s Time for AC Repairs

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

Nobody wants to entertain the notion that their air conditioning system is in serious trouble. If you ignore any warning signs that your system is struggling, you are only doing yourself a major disservice.

The longer that you wait to have any air conditioning issues resolved by a trained professional, regardless of how “minor” you may believe the issue, the greater the likelihood of your system suffering real and costly damages. Read on to learn what a few of these warning signs look like, and then remember to call us for outstanding AC repairs.

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Keep a Fresh Air Filter in Your AC this Summer

Monday, May 16th, 2016

When you live in an area that gets as hot as ours does during the summer season, you really need to know that your air conditioning system is in prime working condition. Scheduling routine air conditioning maintenance will help ensure this. However, there is one very important maintenance task that you must complete on your own: changing your air filter as needed. It may sound like a minor consideration, but it can do wonders for your air conditioner.

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