Installing a fresh filter in your air conditioner is a vital component to its longevity and functionality. Replacing or cleaning your air filter is one of the few AC maintenance jobs we recommend doing yourself, since it is fairly straightforward and needs to be done once every couple of months at the latest. However, there are some tips we’d like to give homeowners who plan on replacing their filters, because there are some common filter mishaps we see regularly that can be avoided.
Mainly, there are some store-bought air filters that are too thick and kill the efficiency of your air conditioner—leading eventually to air conditioning repair in Smithfield, VA. We’ll get more into specifics about what’s so wrong about a thicker air conditioner and how it can ruin the efficiency of your air conditioner.
Absolutely, 100% yes. There are a lot of questions that homeowners may ask us, such as “When should I replace my AC?” or “Which air conditioner is right for me?” that would require a lot more information for us to answer confidently. “Is AC maintenance worth my money?” however is one of the simplest questions a customer might ask us. Simply put, this simple question has only one answer—and that is regardless of what type of AC you use.
Okay, so the heat of the summer season may still be a ways away. We certainly cannot fault anyone for thinking ahead and anticipating its arrival, though. Most of us have had quite enough cold weather to last us for a while, and hot and sunny days would definitely be a nice change of pace. That is why we’re going to shift gears today and discuss one of the best ways in which you can help your 
When you are driving your car, you probably see a little sticker somewhere on your windshield reminding you to schedule your next oil change when you hit a certain number of miles. Typically, the average number of running hours on a car engine between oil changes is about 100 to 150 hours. Typically in the ballpark of 2,000 hours!
