Air Conditioning Articles

AC and Allergies

June 16, 2023
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Looking for additional methods to stop allergens from inhabiting your home? Air Care Heating & Cooling has a team of home comfort experts ready to find the perfect solution for your lifestyle.

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Air Conditioners: Things You May Not Have Known

April 11, 2023
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Air conditioners have come a long way since they were first invented. Present-day AC units use 30 to 50 percent less electricity to create the same amount of cooling as their 1970s predecessors, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Common AC Problems and Solutions

August 12, 2022
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Air Care Heating & Cooling wants you to be aware, prepared, and ready to solve any air conditioning problems so you can stay comfortable.

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3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

June 13, 2022
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A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.

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How to Properly Size an AC System

May 9, 2022
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Our professionals at Air Care Heating & Cooling would be happy to help you select the best-sized air conditioner for your particular California home.

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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

March 14, 2022
How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

We at Air Care Heating & Cooling want you to know about your cooling system & what it takes for your AC to keep running for years to come.

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Tips to Troubleshoot Your Thermostat

February 7, 2022
Tips to Troubleshoot Your Thermostat

If your heating or air conditioning system suddenly stops working in your Santa Clara home, it’s easy to think the worst. However, sometimes the malfunction is not really caused by your HVAC system at all, but actually from a broken thermostat.

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Making Noise?

September 9, 2021
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It’s normal for your air conditioner to create some noise when running—that simply means it’s working. Although older units are typically louder than newer ones, all air conditioning noises are not the same.

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What Does AC SEER Mean?

July 14, 2021
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When it comes to your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?

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Heat Gain Prevention Tips

June 7, 2021
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When you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your Santa Clara home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at Air Care Heating and Cooling wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner can be more effective and efficient. Here are some tips to consider.

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Is It Normal for My AC to Turn On and Off?

May 3, 2021
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When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?

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AC Maintenance Checklist

April 13, 2021
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Here’s a comprehensive air conditioning maintenance checklist, courtesy of our professionals at Air Care Heating and Cooling, to help keep your system in excellent working order.

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Spring Money-Saving Tips

March 15, 2021
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Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. In the springtime, considering how you can reduce your energy bills is always a great idea.

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How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

August 21, 2020
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Aside from the professionals, like ours at Air Care Heating & Cooling, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your San Jose, CA, home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right?

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your Air Conditioning and Summer Energy Bill

June 19, 2020
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As the summer months approach, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your costly utility bills?

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Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

May 19, 2020
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Many reasons can cause an air conditioner to malfunction, resulting in warm or hot air blowing through your vents. Our Air Care Heating & Cooling professionals want to help you diagnose those problems quickly and then get them fixed, so you can cool down your family and your home.

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Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

April 7, 2020
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An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Air Care Heating & Cooling, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during…

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