Gilroy homeowners are experts at summer recreation and relaxation, and nothing says relaxation like a reliable cooling system. Serving areas across California, our HVAC team at Trio Heating & Air Conditioning is the go-to choice for AC services in Gilroy.
Regular AC maintenance services are essential to your system’s health and offer numerous benefits, including:
Several warning signs suggest the need for professional air conditioning repair service.
Your AC system should deliver cool air throughout your home according to your thermostat and zoning settings. If it’s blowing warm air, creating hot or cold spots, or not turning on when it should, there’s likely an underlying problem. Numerous factors contribute to poor cooling performance, such as faulty thermostats, airflow problems, mechanical issues, and more.
Air conditioners typically operate with a low hum and occasional clicks when they cycle off and on. Whether due to loose screws or broken motors, scraping, banging, screeching, whistling, and many other sounds can suggest problems that may pose an imminent risk of damage to your system.
Your AC system should circulate clean and filtered air throughout your home, and any strange or unpleasant smells signal a need for air conditioning system repair. Mildew smells, for instance, can indicate mold buildup in your ductwork or a clogged air filter. Other smells, such as burning, may suggest electrical problems or excessive friction on certain mechanical components.
If your AC is running but your vents deliver little to no air, it may be a ductwork or mechanical problem. Your ductwork uses a pressure-based system to circulate air throughout your home, and blockages, obstructed ducts, clogged filters, and other issues can prevent it from delivering fresh air.
While most Gilroy homeowners expect a slightly higher energy bill when their AC is working hard, you shouldn’t see significant spikes in energy consumption. High energy use is a warning sign that your system isn’t performing as efficiently as it should and requires further investigation to diagnose.
Like high energy consumption, short-cycling can indicate a wide array of underlying problems. Air conditioners typically run several times per hour for about 15 minutes per cycle. Frequent cycling suggests that your AC is working harder than it should to meet cooling demands, often due to faulty thermostats, dirty evaporator coils, refrigerant leaks, and other problems.
Evaporator coils sometimes freeze when they’re dirty or have poor airflow, in which case thawing the system and performing basic maintenance may resolve the problem. Persistent freezing, however, suggests more complex issues that require professional diagnosis.
Consider the following factors when selecting a new unit for your air conditioning system installation:
Energy-efficient AC systems can offer significant savings over less efficient models. When your technician designs your air conditioning system for your Gilroy home, they’ll customize it with precise cooling and load requirements, proper sizing, optimized ductwork design and insulation, and other factors. Energy-efficient AC units also come with superior materials that enable high performance and last longer, and thermostat technology that allows for efficient programming and zoning.
Gilroy and other California residents may be eligible for energy-efficiency tax rebates and incentives, such as federal tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act. Homeowners may also qualify for incentives through utility companies and other organizations.
Avoid unnecessary wear on your system and extend its lifespan with these strategies:
Serving Gilroy, California, and other locations in the Greater San Francisco Bay area since 2010, our team is committed to excellent customer experiences and air conditioning services. Take advantage of fast response, high-quality work, and more — contact us today or book online.
Trio Heating & Air
Address:
1310 N 4th St
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone:
(415) 532-2984
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7AM – 7PM /
Sat-Sun 9AM – 5PM
Trio Heating & Air
Address:
209 California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone:
(415) 942-0793
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7AM – 7PM /
Sat-Sun 9AM – 5PM
Trio Heating & Air
Address:
Hayward, CA
Phone:
(925) 263-9056
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7AM – 7PM /
Sat-Sun 9AM – 5PM