How do I know if I need an AC repair?

If you get yearly tune ups, you’ll probably know when you need an AC repair. Still, there are a few signs that your unit is acting a little wonky:

• Emitting strange odors
• Blowing hot air
• Making weird noises
• Causing excess moisture
• Hiking up your utility bill

For those in the Kansas City area, it’s better to be proactive whenever you notice these signs. Santa Fe Air is here to help you with your air conditioner repair service needs, and you can always contact one of our technicians for more information.

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Do I need to repair or replace my AC unit?

No one wants to hear this, but if you’re constantly needing replacements, you may need to upgrade your unit all together. This definitely isn’t a bad thing, because once your new AC is up and running, you’d be surprised how much money you could save.

One of the biggest signs that you need an AC replacement is your unit’s age. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end (sigh), so if your unit is over a decade old, it’s probably time to throw in the towel. Think of it as a new starting point. You can either get another unit and call it a day, or you do a complete overhaul and try out a new system such as a zoning system or a split AC unit.

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Why You Should Have Your Home Air Conditioning Inspected and Repaired Regularly?

Some of those who experienced life before central air conditioning may think, “We can make it a few more days with this dinky window air unit.” Here’s why you shouldn’t wait on getting your air conditioner repaired and taken care of.

Having no air conditioning can be hazardous to your health

It’s simple to understand reasons why you’d keep quality air conditioning going on in your home; it’s impossible to relax or get anything done while being sweaty and irritable. Still, there are more serious reasons for having properly working air conditioning.

Potential dangers of high temperatures in the home include heat exhaustion, dehydration, fainting, and heat stroke. None of these dangers is healthy for you or loved ones; this includes pets! Keeping cool inside your home is the best way to prevent any of these hazardous conditions.

The temperature of the rooms in your house will be uneven or completely uncomfortable

It’s not fun to move from one room to the next in your home and experience the jolt of greatly different temperatures. If you have a household of two or more individuals and/or pets, chances are everyone wants comfortable temperatures throughout the entire house.

A window unit won’t cool an entire house, and it will have a hard time cooling rooms with high ceilings or a lot of square footage. It might make the air in one corner freezing and the rest more mild.

Window AC units or open windows can trigger allergies

Window AC units aren’t known for their powerful air filtration. If your window unit is old, there are likely allergens buried inside of it, or it’s pulling allergens from outside directly into your home. This creates a new, stuffy problem for many individuals prone to allergies.