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3 of the Best Ways To Prepare Your HVAC for the Summer

June 17, 2024

If you live in Reading or anywhere else in Berks County, you know the hot and humid summers aren’t fun to deal with. Your air conditioner must be able to handle cooling your home every summer. You can take steps to ensure your cooling system is ready to conquer the heat. Below are three of the best ways to do this. 1. Schedule a Tune-Up The best thing you can do for your air conditioner is get a tune-up in the spring before the summer hits. During this maintenance appointment, your HVAC technician will inspect your

6 Reasons Your AC Smells Musty

August 17, 2023

As the summer heat sets in, you rely heavily on your air conditioning system to keep your home cool and comfortable. However, there’s nothing more unpleasant than turning on the AC only to be met with a musty smell wafting through the air. If you’re wondering why your AC smells musty, this article will explore the common causes behind this issue and what you can do to resolve it. 1. Accumulation of Moisture One of the primary reasons for a musty smell in your AC is the accumulation of moisture within the system. Air conditioners are

Should You Replace Your 20-Year-Old Air Conditioner?

June 21, 2023

Air conditioning systems often play a big role in making sure homes stay comfortable. If your air conditioner is nearing or has surpassed the 20-year mark, it might be time to consider a replacement. Here are some of the different factors to consider when your air conditioner is nearing the end of its lifespan. Evaluate the Performance of the System Older air conditioners often struggle to keep your home cool. You might notice that indoor temps are warmer than usual or a utility bill that just keeps creeping up. A unit that is constantly breaking down

Simple AC Troubleshooting Tips

May 18, 2023

The summer heat is just getting started here in Reading, PA, which means that reliable air conditioning might be at the top of your mind. What do you do, however, when the AC in your home isn’t working properly? Check out the following troubleshooting tips to help identify the source of the problem and some potential solutions. 1. Check Your Air Filter Believe it or not, dirty air filters are one of the most common causes of AC malfunctions. A dirty air filter leaves your AC starved for airflow, limiting its ability to cool your

Services Included in an AC Tune-Up

April 20, 2023

Your AC is one of those systems that often gets overlooked until it stops working. Doing an annual AC tune-up can help keep your system running smoothly and efficiently, helping to prevent more costly repairs down the road. Below, we’ll explain what an AC tune-up involves. Checking the Refrigerant The refrigerant is the lifeblood of your AC system and should be checked annually. Our technicians will check for proper levels to ensure there are no leaks or signs of line damage. They will also check to ensure that your AC operates within the manufacturer’s specifications.

How to Lower Your Home’s Humidity

July 14, 2022

When your home is hot and humid, it doesn’t feel very good. It can easily make you hot and sweaty. However, you can do several things to get the humidity in your house back to where it should be. Use Your Air Conditioner Besides cooling your home, your air conditioner also removes humidity. You should have it tuned-up every spring so that it can effectively control humidity. A tune-up offers other benefits, too. Remember to change the air filters every few months, as dirty filters can cause your home to become more humid.

How to Choose the Best Air Conditioner Size for Your Home

June 9, 2022

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to choosing an air conditioner for your home. Although many homeowners in Berks, Lehigh, and Schuylkill, PA are tempted to purchase the largest air conditioners they can find, doing so won’t cool their homes down efficiently. In fact, an air conditioner that’s too large for your living environment won’t reliably cool it down at all. Instead, this unit will rapidly cycle off and on, and it will also sustain accelerated wear. You’ll run into similar problems if the AC unit you choose is too small. Why Size Matters

4 Reasons to Change Filters Regularly

September 20, 2021

The winters get cold in Reading, PA, and you need your system to work optimally to keep you warm during the cold winter months. At Comfort Pro, Inc., we have many tips about keeping your home’s heating and air conditioning systems in excellent condition. One of the most important things you can do to keep the home air handling system in good working condition is to replace the filters in your home on a scheduled basis. Here are four reasons to change your air filter: 1. System Failure One of the biggest reasons to

How To Prepare Air Conditioner for the Summer

June 21, 2021

Summer is fast approaching, as now is the perfect time to begin looking at ways to get your air conditioner ready for the changing of the seasons. Staying proactive by following a few steps will maximize the efficiency of your air conditioning system while also helping you to avoid potential problems in the future. Here are a few tips to remember to get your air conditioner well-prepared for summer. 1. Remove Debris Debris can often pile up near your AC system during the winter months. The accumulation of leaves and dirt cause

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