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Signs that your AC is broken

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How do you know if your air is malfunctioning? 

Usually, your AC system will send you signs of a problem before it starts failing.  By noticing these signs early, you can save a lot of money on a major breakdown, and they are also really easy to notice yourself and consult an expert.

Here are five signs that may indicate there is a problem brewing with your air conditioner that needs to be addressed.

The airflow has decreased

If you notice a drop in airflow from your AC system, the first thing you should check is the filters. They may be clogged and this will reduce the airflow in your home, causing the system to be forced. They should ideally be replaced every 1-3 months, depending on usage. Weak airflow can also be due to a faulty blower or other equipment malfunction. If you replace or clean the filters and the problem persists, you can contact us for advice to prevent the problem from escalating.

You are making strange noises 

It’s normal for air conditioners to make some noise when you turn them on or off. But if your equipment makes unusual loud or sudden noises, this may be a malfunction.

If you hear grinding or whistling noises, it could be serious. In these cases, it is best to contact an AC service technician for advice.

High humidity

It is normal that in summer and spring you go out and find a high humidity climate, however, this should not be replicated in your home, more if you have an AC system. Your team should be able to regulate these humidity levels, and if this doesn’t happen, you should have an expert check and diagnose the problem.

Water leaks

Your air conditioner produces condensation when it operates, this is because it needs refrigerant to cool. Despite this, none of the liquids in your AC equipment should build-up or leak. 

Water buildup in your air is a clear sign that something unusual is happening and you should check it to avoid more serious problems or damage to your equipment.

After knowing these failures and relating them to the ones your AC unit presents, if you are located in Miami County or Homestead in Guisan Air Conditioning we can help you solve the problems your unit presents, we have experts in AC Repair , Maintenance and Installation . You should only GET IN TOUCH if you notice any of these signs on your equipment, we can help you with that!

Author Anayadira Guillen
Categories AC

Benefits of doing regular maintenance on your AC

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When you invest in equipment as expensive as HVAC generally, you do so with the well-being of your family in mind and that it is a long-term investment. That’s why maintaining your air is vital, both to continue to ensure the well-being of your family and to safeguard your investment.

These are four of the reasons why we recommend you to do regular maintenance: 

1. Save money: If you have a maintenance plan with reliable HVAC technicians, you will know when and how much you will pay for this service while if your air suddenly starts to malfunction due to lack of maintenance, this will result in additional expenses and perhaps even permanent damage to your unit. 

2. Peace of mind: Being prepared will always be better, if you check and maintain your air regularly, you will have fewer surprises, besides your air will work at its best, giving you peace of mind to attend other important matters in your day to day.

3. Extend the life of your air: With the right care and giving it the right attention, your air can have a long life, this equipment could even accompany you up to 10 to 15 years, but all this is conditioned to maintain it with the right frequency and always advising you with the help of professionals for the day to day care.

There is nothing like being prepared for any inconvenience, and the regular review and maintenance of your AC unit is very important to ensure that it continues to function at its best, making your investment of time worthwhile and ensuring the comfort of your family. 

Always remember to get advice from HVAC experts to know the best practices when taking care of your equipment on a daily basis. 

Contact our experts to request a free consultation and act before the problem escalates or your unit suffers permanent damage.

Our professional technicians at Guisan Air Conditioning  have your back . Give us a call to get your AC up and running again!

Author Anayadira Guillen
Categories Energy efficient

Climate-friendly architecture

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The term ‘bioclimatic’ refers to bioclimatology or discipline that studies the relationship between climate and living things. In this context, it can be affirmed that bioclimatic architecture refers to the use of environmental conditions for the benefit of the needs of the users of a home.

When designing a building, this type of architecture is based on the climatic conditions of the environment in order to take advantage of the available resources with the least environmental impact and in order to obtain the lowest possible energy consumption for the home.

The traditional thermal draft system with flow and temperature control makes sense in this type of home, but it is difficult to design and limiting when it comes to construction. In contrast, controlled mechanical ventilation can provide the bioclimatic home with optimal conditions for users in terms of renovation and air quality with the aim of achieving high levels of sanitation.

In addition, it can also provide the necessary air conditioning for optimum thermal comfort if the construction has faithfully followed the rest of the previous parameters, in terms of orientation, insulation, etc. The use of these ventilation systems also prevents problems of humidity, mold, and the proliferation of mites and other polluting elements in the interior environment.

In those cases in which the house is located in a place with a hot and dry climate, it may be necessary to use a system to cool the environment. Evaporative cooling systems are ideal for cooling the air in bioclimatic homes since they use water as a refrigerant, and are systems that provide greater energy savings than traditional cooling systems with less environmental impact.

In essence, bioclimatic architecture tries to harmonize construction with the environment by optimizing natural resources in order to cover our comfort needs with minimum energy consumption. Something as simple as making a rational consumption of natural resources and energy, reducing our impact on the environment.

Regarding the soil

The high thermal inertia of the soil produces a climatic effect that can be exploited in this type of architecture since it dampens and retards the temperature variation that occurs between day and night. The semi-burial of buildings or one of their facades can help to take advantage of the heat accumulation capacity of the soil and, in addition, it must be taken into account that a layer of earth can act as additional insulation.

In a house built according to the bioclimatic concept, the capture of energy as a source of air conditioning will be one of the most important elements, although not the only one, due to its direct impact on the energy consumption of the house. In this way, the orientation of the transparent enclosures to the south, allowing solar radiation to penetrate through the glass, heating the elements inside, will allow this energy to be used in the winter months.

As for the suitable materials, we must bear in mind that houses with a high thermal mass behave maintaining a temperature without sudden variations, relatively stable against external conditions. Thus, heavy construction materials such as concrete, natural stone or brick can act as an effective thermal mass. Furthermore, they are appropriate for this type of construction.

Author Anayadira Guillen
Categories Energy efficient, Heating, Profesionals, Tips

A guide to best practices regarding air filtration and ventilation in the current crisis

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The current health crisis underscores the responsibilities of HVACR engineers, along with service and maintenance personnel, building owners and operators, to carefully assess building ventilation systems and conditions. Adequate ventilation, with a greater degree of fresh air supply, use of the correct types of air particulate filters, and careful maintenance can be important factors in the containment of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Breathing, as well as coughing and sneezing, releases tiny infectious droplets into the air that can contaminate the surrounding surfaces and, of course, the surrounding air. These droplets, called aerosols, can be of various sizes, from 1 to more than 10 µm (micron or micrometer, 1 micron equals 0.001 mm). Experts assume that viruses do not occasionally fly in the air, but are always trapped in droplets or attached to other particles.

This raises the question of how ventilation and air conditioning systems play a role in the transmission or containment of epidemic diseases such as COVID-19. Here are some basic recommendations that directly or indirectly influence the spread of viruses and the well-being of people in occupied spaces.

Indoor air quality has become a popular topic in recent years as more and more countries shift their focus to the health and well-being of building occupants in their everyday lives. Most people in the industrialized world spend up to 90% of their time indoors. Exposure to air pollutants, from dust to spores, bacteria, viruses, and chemicals, has a direct influence on people’s immune systems and can cause a variety of conditions, from allergies to cancer or – an epidemic disease like COVID-19.

Maintaining a healthy indoor air quality thus becomes a general and basic but extremely important necessity. While this is true at all times, it is imperative in times of a broader health crisis to prevent not only the direct spread of a virus but also to support people’s immune systems so that they can withstand more serious impacts of aggressive disease and thus reducing pressure on a health system that fights against overload.

While normal air filters are not designed to prevent the spread of viruses, they are essential to minimize the risk, as viruses tend to adhere to airborne particles and aerosols. Therefore, regular filters with high filtration efficiency (ePM1 filters) are crucial to reducing the risk of airborne diseases.

Order an inspection of the air filtration system in place and make sure that an ePM1 filter is installed. Call an expert to evaluate the filtration systems if you are not sure. Any air filter that removes particulates from the air has the potential to reduce exposure to Covid-19. As companies increase air rotation at their facilities, they must also filter air flows more aggressively.

The first step is to increase the filtration rate. The current industry standard for commercial HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems in stores and restaurants is to use filters with a MERV 8 rating. It is recommended to replace them with filters with a MERV 13 rating, which are designed to filter out viruses and bacteria in the air.

In addition to updating filters, companies should also increase the frequency with which they replace filters, and if they generally change filters on a quarterly basis, doing so every 30 days, for example.

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Author Anayadira Guillen
Categories Energy efficient, Heating, Tips

7 tips to save energy

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The good weather arrives and the heating gives way to the air conditioning. It seems that with the good weather and the rising hours of sunshine, you will less turn on the light and save on the bill. A false belief that can be counterproductive if efficient and responsible use of air conditioning is not made in summer

To establish average consumption and be aware of the expense involved, you must know how much the device actually consumes. For example, if your air conditioner has an electrical power of 2000W every hour (2 kW per hour), it means that every hour that the appliance is cooling at full power, it will consume 2000 W.

The air conditioning is a perfect tool to be comfortable at home, not suffer from heatstroke and benefit from today’s technology. However, not making efficient and responsible use of it, can have a negative impact on our health, because the worst colds are caught by excess air conditioning and in our pocket.

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Below, we have prepared a list for which you take note of how to save and make efficient use of the air conditioner:

  1. First, choose an efficient device. All appliances have an identification label indicating the degree of efficiency it has. The letter A, accompanied by “+” and the color green, is indicative of an energy-efficient device. Acquiring an efficient appliance saves 40% on energy consumption.
  2. Install the devices as far away from direct sunlight as possible. If the sun constantly gives you it can not only damage the system, but it will cost you more to function and therefore consume more.
  3. Set the device at a medium temperature. The thermostat should be set at 24 degrees, however, the body must adapt to the Summer temperature, and you should go with lighter clothes and set the thermostat at 26 degrees. You should know that the maximum difference between the temperature outside and inside must be 12 degrees. Every degree of difference you put, you will consume 8% more energy.
  4. If you have it, install the Eco mode, as it allows you to reduce consumption by 30%.
  5. Avoid putting it at night. Also if you have a special mode of lower consumption, it is better to lie down when it is fresh and turn it off. Open the windows to make current and reduce many hours of consumption.
  6. Insulate your home. Good insulation maintains the indoor temperature. At night, open windows and shutters, letting the air in, and in the morning, when the sun goes down, lower the blinds to keep the indoor temperature and prevent it from heating.
  7. Clean the device regularly. The air filters, when they are dirty, force the unit to consume more energy than usual to be able to cool.

 

Author Anayadira Guillen
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