RKM Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Maintenance’

Don’t Wait for the Heat: Prep Your AC for Spring

Monday, March 3rd, 2025

Are you a part of the RKM maintenance club yet? If not, now is a great time to join and take advantage of some special offers that we have. Keep reading to learn more about our $88 tune-up special, which is free when you join our maintenance club. 

We’re also outlining the key benefits of consistent professional maintenance so you understand why this investment is so important for both your HVAC system and your family. We can’t wait to get started on elevating care for your air conditioner, heater, or other HVAC system in 2025, so give us a call today to get on the schedule. 

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Why Your Air Conditioner Might be Struggling

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

Summer is a wonderful time of the year. You get to spend lots of time outdoors with your family. But when you’re at home, you want to feel cool and comfortable. If you’ve noticed that your AC unit doesn’t seem to be cooling quite as well, you need to address the problems before the end of the season. 

If you need air conditioning maintenance in Riverside, CA, we can help. If you notice any of these three signs that your unit is struggling, it’s time to take action. Try our tips for addressing the problem, and if that doesn’t work then give us a call.

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Some Helpful Air Conditioning Tips

Monday, September 21st, 2020
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We’ve been through a long summer here in Riverside, CA and the warm weather isn’t over. You need to make sure that your air conditioner is ready to handle those warm temperatures that will linger over into next month…or two.

We know that you might not think that there are “best practices” when it comes to your air conditioner, but we’re to tell you that there are. We specialize in HVAC in Riverside, CA. This means that we understand all aspects of your air conditioning system—from the technical side to your role as the residential homeowner. We’re going to help you brush up on some of the best air conditioning tips to get better cooling power at home.

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Does My Air Conditioner Need Maintenance?

Monday, July 1st, 2019
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The calendar says its summer, but we’re still in that awkward stage of our weather here in Riverside. It’s common for us to have a couple scorching hot days punctuate our rather gloomy early summer weather, but we’re still not quite in that period where we need our AC unit every day. We know that you’ve probably turned on your air conditioner at least once so far in this season. If you’ve noticed literally any issues with your air conditioner in your home, it’s time for you to contact our technicians. Our team has extensive expertise in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of air conditioning units and AC systems, ensuring reliable cooling for all makes and models. Common issues can include a leak in the system, which can impact performance and efficiency, and timely repairs are crucial to keep your air conditioners running smoothly. Emergency ac repair services are available for urgent situations when immediate attention is needed. A refrigerant leak is a frequent problem that can cause pressure issues and reduce cooling efficiency; professional diagnosis and repair of refrigerant leaks are essential to prevent further damage and restore proper operation. A refrigerant leak means there is less refrigerant for the compressor to compress, compromising cooling performance and making timely repairs even more critical.

We specialize in AC maintenance in Riverside, CA and we can help you fine tune your home. Our service technicians are trained to accurately diagnose issues and provide effective solutions. Professional air conditioner repair is essential for maintaining indoor comfort and preventing further problems.

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Easily Prevent These AC Issues With Maintenance

Monday, May 20th, 2019
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Even though we’re an air conditioning repair company in Riverside, CA, it wouldn’t be in our conscience to simply let your air conditioner develop repair issues. That’s why, every year, we urge homeowners to have your systems tuned-up just after winter and before summer.

That’s the perfect time to have it inspected and prevent some of the worst AC issues. Some of them will be expensive to fix, while others can be hard to detect and might raise your cooling bill substantially until it’s fixed.

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Busting Myths About HVAC Maintenance

Monday, April 8th, 2019

toolsHVAC maintenance is one of the most controversial topics out there in the HVAC industry. Why? Mostly because those who own HVAC systems understand the idea of striving for efficiency: paying the least amount of money for the most amount of output from your system. Likewise, these same people might see maintenance as an unnecessary expense.

Of course, we have to disagree. If your goal is efficiency, maintenance is exactly the kind of thing that you need! We’ll explain why that is by breaking some of the common myths around maintenance.

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