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How Do You Know When to Repair or Replace Your AC Equipment? AC unit outside building.

How Do You Know When to Repair or Replace Your AC Equipment?

Your air conditioner made a few strange noises when you first began running it in early this season, but you ignored them. Now it’s the heat of the summer. It’s a hot, muggy summer in the Chicago Area, and your AC has broken down. Do you repair or replace it? Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help you make the best choices for heating and cooling your Alsip home or business. Our Doornbos team members are factory-trained and Authorized. Our technicians are also certified through North American Technician Excellence (NATE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which means you are working with the top experts in the industry. Call us today for a free consultation. Here are a

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When Do I Replace My Air Conditioner? Woman on the phone attempting to cool herself with a fan.

When Do I Replace My Air Conditioner?

Sometimes, life moves incredibly fast. You could have sworn you just bought your air conditioner. But lately, it doesn’t seem to be working so well. You check the box and are shocked to find out you’ve had it for a decade. Where did the time go?

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3 Telltale Signs It’s Time for a New AC

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up. 
Deciding on the ideal time to replace your air conditioning system in Tinley Park can be a challenge, so here are three areas our Doornbos Heating & Air Conditioning professionals suggest you monitor for telltale signs:

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How to Properly Size an AC System

In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if you have an air conditioner that’s too small in your Tinley Park home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly. 

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Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now? Service technician testing a furnace

Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Doornbos Heating and Air Conditioning, 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 the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Alsip.

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Parents helping children learn about HVAC and air conditioner mold while sitting at the kitchen table.

How Your AC Cools Your Home

Air conditioners do so much more than just cool, like dehumidify your home or business and help keep your inside air cleaner. Understanding a bit of its basic components and how they work can help you identify a problem or malfunction when it occurs.

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HVAC technician repairing outdoor AC unit.

Does an AC Kill Mold?

Your air conditioners can do several things––keep your home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low.

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