Roberts Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC replacement’

Replace Your Old AC With a Heat Pump

Monday, September 26th, 2022

You’ve probably read about heat pumps on the news, or through some of your favorite talk show hosts and podcasts. For everyone that isn’t well-versed in the HVAC industry, these systems seem like they’re magic. They’re efficient, they can both cool and heat a home, and they’re environmentally friendly with how little electricity they use.

It’s true, heat pumps are going to be a major advantage in the fight against climate change, but there have to be other reasons to invest in them if we’re going to try and inform our consumers. After all, if a gas furnace is cheaper and efficient, then what makes a heat pump worth the cost?

Well, today we’re going to cover all of the great reasons why you might want to invest in a heat pump. They serve as great AC replacements in Morton Grove, IL. Call our team if this system interests you!

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3 Rules for an Air Conditioning Replacement

Monday, August 15th, 2022

Air conditioning replacement is an eventuality. Your AC can work for a long time, but it just can’t work forever. Eventually, you’ll need to invest in a new system that’s hopefully more effective and energy efficient to fit your needs in the future. Until then, we urge homeowners to invest in prompt repairs and yearly maintenance.

However, if you’re confronted with an expensive repair right now, then we want you to look into how much a replacement would cost in comparison. It could be that an AC replacement in Winnetka, IL could be more cost-effective in a variety of different ways. The only way you’ll know for sure is by doing your own research and working closely with a trusted professional.

We’d like to help you out by bringing you three specific rules that can help you gauge whether or not your home is ready for an AC replacement.

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Should You Replace Your AC? Let’s Find Out

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

We don’t mean to toot our own horn or anything, but we’re specialists at this kind of thing. Deciding whether to repair or replace your aging air conditioner can be a conundrum for so many homeowners. With the number of vicious salesmen that will try to sell you a brand new system regardless of the condition your current AC is in, it’s a difficult subject to approach.

Our philosophy is more customer-focused than that. You shouldn’t have to purchase an AC replacement in Winnetka, IL we believe it’s the right course of action for your budget and your comfort. If repairs can do the job now, we won’t push you.

That being said, it’s important to figure out just when an air conditioner replacement is necessary and when it’s not. Keep reading, as we parse through the details and figure out what type of service you’ll require.

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Are You Dealing with Short Cycling?

Monday, May 11th, 2020

Air conditioners that are set up correctly and properly maintained don’t tend to have catastrophic problems very often. That’s why we advise homeowners so much to have their air conditioning systems set up with the help of a professional. Amateur service can start an air conditioner off badly, leading to a plethora of repair needs down the lineā€”and one of those issues is sizing.

Air conditioners must be sized accordingly, and an air conditioner that is installed by an amateur has a less likely chance of being sized appropriately for your home. Homeowners that deal with an incorrectly sized air conditioner will run into a problem called short cycling, and that’s what our informative blog post is about today. What is short cycling? How does it develop? Will you really need an AC replacement in Winnetka, IL if you’re dealing with a short cycling system?

Keep reading and we’ll get to the bottom of all these questions.

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