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

Understanding Refrigerant and the Role it Plays in Your AC

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

You may know that your home’s AC system uses refrigerant, but what does a refrigerant do exactly? If you find yourself asking this question, don’t be embarrassed. There are many homeowners who don’t know the exact role that refrigerant plays in providing cool air for their home.

You can keep reading to learn more about how refrigerant works, different types of refrigerant, and why AC maintenance is important for maintaining your refrigerant charge. It’s important to be educated about how your AC works so that you can identify when something is wrong.

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It’s Time to Maintain Your AC

Monday, April 18th, 2022
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One of the best things you can do is to properly maintain your home’s air conditioning system. It will save you time, money, and keep you much cooler in the long run. If you’re interested in maintaining your home’s air conditioning system, then we suggest turning to one of our professionals to walk you through the process.

We know that things can be confusing and we understand that there are many factors to consider. We understand all of them because we’re professionals. We’re here to give you the run-down today. Because we understand air conditioning in Riverside, CA, we know how to serve your home best. If you need to install, repair, or even maintain part of your system this winter, we’re going to perform the work. Let’s get into what you should know below. 

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3 AC Efficiency Issues That Call for Repairs

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

air-conditioner-repair-technicianWhen you think “AC repair,” you might think of refrigerant leaks, busted fans, and other tell-tale signs that something is terribly wrong with your unit.

But some AC issues are much subtler. It’s not uncommon that these problems simply go unnoticed by AC owners. All the same, they will need professional attention before becoming a problem. These problems will cause your AC efficiency to suffer, and you might not realize it until you see an increase in your next energy bill.

Here are three common efficiency issues that need air conditioning repair in Riverside, CA.

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Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Spring

Monday, January 15th, 2018

air-conditioning-springWinter doesn’t really hit us here in the Inland Empire: not the way it does back east, certainly. But the weather is cooler and pleasant, which means we rarely have the need for our air conditioners during this part of the year. That makes now an excellent time to get your system ready for the spring. Warm weather arrives sooner every year, it seems, and if your air conditioner is ready to go, you can be assured that it will run efficiently all summer long.

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Check Out Our Blog for the Latest in HVAC Technology

Tuesday, November 21st, 2017

Be sure to bookmark the RKM Heating and Air Conditioning blog for updates on the latest advances in HVAC technology.

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Call RKM Heating and Air Conditioning for all your HVAC, home performance, water heater, and commercial HVAC needs.

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