The weather forecast indicates that 80 degree temperatures are on the way for the Montgomery County, MD area. This makes it very important that your air conditioner is working at its optimal level. One of the most common AC problems our expert technicians at Michael Bonsby Heating & Air Conditioning hear is, “My air conditioner keeps shutting off.”
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The summertime is fast approaching—we’re only about a month away from the official start of summer—and Memorial Day weekend is only a little more than a week away! During the spring, homeowners throughout Montgomery County, MD schedule AC tune-ups to make sure they are fully operative when the real heat sets in. During this process, however, you may find that those minor problems you noticed last cooling season have only gotten worse, or that your AC system has developed some new quirks.
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Air conditioning is very important in the Montgomery County, MD area since it can get very humid, and homeowners throughout Gaithersburg, Germantown, Potomac, and Clarksburg are making sure their cooling systems are ready to go for the entire summer. As you start your unit back up after a long season of non-use, you may find that it is in need of professional AC repair. This is going to be more likely if you didn’t schedule timely AC tune-ups in the past.
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Your air conditioner is working hard to produce cool air to keep you and your family cool. You’re also paying for this luxury each month with your electric bill. Despite this, many homes in Gaithersburg, Germantown, Potomac, Clarksburg, and nearby areas in Montgomery County, MD still have much of the cool air seep out, giving truth to a saying your parents may have told you, “Are we air conditioning the whole neighborhood?”
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The temperatures are really warming up throughout the Montgomery County, MD area—and families all around are starting to call for heat pump inspection. The experts at Michael Bonsby Heating & Air Conditioning are frequently asked what the most common heat pump issues are, and what they can do to fix them!
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When you think of cooling your home in the summer, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? An air conditioner, correct? The experts at Michael Bonsby Heating & Air Conditioning are here to tell you that’s not your only option! In fact, heat pumps can be an incredibly efficient method of cooling (and heating!) your home.
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While the performance of your HVAC systems and ductwork both play a key role in terms of your home’s overall energy efficiency, HVAC system efficiency has come a long way—with technological advancements greatly boosting performance. On the other hand, air duct technology is still in its infancy, and the same goes for air duct cleaning.
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Do you hear strange noises coming from your AC system? Noises coming from an air conditioning unit can be due to a variety of reasons—depending on the type of unit. These noises should not be ignored and are almost always a sign that your unit requires professional AC repair. In some cases, an air conditioning unit is beyond repair by the time it starts being noisy. This means you’ll need to consider complete AC replacement.
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Saving energy and money are major concerns for homeowners throughout Montgomery County, MD. Many believe that replacing a home’s air conditioning system, windows, and water heater are the only solutions to lowering energy consumption. If you have a tight budget and would like to save some money on your next energy bill, here are a few free solutions to get you started:
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You need to be confident not only in the performance of your air conditioning system this summer but also its energy efficiency. While we cannot control the rise of energy costs (something left to market conditions), we can control how we use energy to cool our homes. There are a number of air conditioning upgrades you can make to save energy (and money!).
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