While the calendar may say that it is fall, our weather patterns don’t always seem to get the memo. We’re still getting our fair share of warm temperatures so it makes sense that a lot of us are still using our air conditioners for the time being. This doesn’t mean it isn’t a good idea to plan ahead though.
Temperatures are likely to start dropping off in the coming weeks. With that in mind, it is a good idea to start planning for prepping your air conditioner for its dormant period while making sure your heater is ready to kick off the heating season. Here are some tips to help you do just that.
Is your air conditioner barely coughing out cool air at this point? OR maybe you are already dreading the hassle of trying to get your heater to turn on come late fall. We know both of these issues are on opposite sides of the comfort spectrum but if your cooling and heating systems are on their last legs, you may be happy to find out that both problems can be resolved with one system: a heat pump.
When your car starts to make strange noises that you’ve never heard before, do you ignore them? We certainly hope not, since that could lead to expensive repairs and even put you in danger! While odd noises from your air conditioning system might not necessarily mean that you are in danger, they can mean trouble for your home comfort. At the end of the day, don’t ignore those odd sounds because they often mean trouble!
The refrigerant that is cycled through your central air conditioner or your heat pump is vital to your comfort during summer. Without any refrigerant in your system, you are going to be running the equivalent of an overpriced fan. So when you are low on refrigerant, you know it is going to be a problem.
There are plenty of important parts within your air conditioner. One of them is your evaporator coil. The evaporator coil is the part of your system that your refrigerant passes through so that it can absorb heat and cool your home. If something goes wrong with your evaporator coil, you will want to schedule 
When you think about insulation you probably think about how it helps keep your home warm in the winter–but did you know that it plays a big role in keeping you cool during summertime too? If you didn’t know this already, we’d love to tell you more. The team at AirSouth Cooling and Heating work hard to keep the residents around Brandon, MS comfortable and that means being pros with handling every possible factor that can impact your home environment–from your AC operation to the insulation in your walls.
