JN Electrical Temperature Control, Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Stephens County’

Replacing Your AC? Let’s Look at Some of Your Options

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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Central AC systems are the standard for homes across the country: an air conditioning system that sends cooled air through ductwork to vents around the house. Central air systems are effective and durable, and if you ensure that you have your central AC regularly maintained and repaired promptly when needed, you can expect to get 10–15 years of efficient service from it.

However, you’re reading this post because, for whatever reason, you’re planning a central AC replacement in Stephens County. We’re the local contractor you can trust for installing a new air conditioning system, and we’d like to talk to you about the different options available for replacing a central AC. You don’t have to go with a standard central air system, and one of these may be a good idea for your home.

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My AC’s Compressor Died—Does That Mean I Have to Replace the AC?

Monday, July 15th, 2024
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The heart of a central AC is its compressor. This powerful motorized component places refrigerant under pressure so that it will circulate through the rest of the air conditioning system and change between a hot gas and a cold liquid to move heat out of the house.

Because the compressor is so powerful, it uses the most energy of any part of the AC. It’s also an expensive component to replace if it should burn out and fail. Conventional wisdom says that a dead compressor means the whole AC has to go to the recycling yard so a new AC can replace it. 

But conventional wisdom isn’t always 100% accurate. So let’s look further into the possibilities when you’ve got a dead compressor. Do you need a full central AC replacement in Stephens County in this case? Or is there another option?

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It’s Not Too Late For AC Maintenance!

Monday, July 1st, 2024
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We recommend our customers schedule professional AC maintenance every year. This is a light recommendation—it’s a major one! If you want an AC that is…

  • Reliable
  • Effective
  • Energy efficient
  • Long-lived 

…then you need annual professional maintenance. That’s how beneficial this service is. 

But the summer has already started, the hot weather has arrived, and if you haven’t scheduled maintenance yet, you might think you’ve missed the window and it’s better to wait until next year. We hope to convince you otherwise in this post! Late is better than skipping maintenance entirely.

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Do You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade?

Monday, August 15th, 2022

One of the easiest ways to tell that you need to upgrade your electrical system is when you still have a fuse box. Some homes still have this outdated “panel” controlling their electricity and many are discovering that it just isn’t able to keep up anymore.

Fuse boxes are absolutely something that should be upgraded to an electrical panel. However, what if you already have an electrical panel and you aren’t sure if it needs an upgrade or not?

Our electricians in Stephens County, GA can help determine if and when you need an electrical panel upgrade. Let’s look at some warning signs you can check for to help get you started.

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Rattling and Other Sounds an AC Shouldn’t Make

Monday, August 1st, 2022
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You know what noises are normal for your car and which aren’t. You know how to tell when something sounds wrong with other mechanical things that you use on a regular basis, like your microwave or computer. Being able to pick up on when things sound “wrong” is an instinct that can help to keep you safe and can also help keep your home and your possessions in good condition.

So why do we bring up odd noises? Because odd noises are an indicator of trouble for your AC too. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the noises you do and don’t want to hear from your cooling system. That way you can get AC repair in Stephens County, GA quickly when it’s needed.

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