Ambient Air Solutions Blog: Archive for August, 2021

Why It’s Time to Upgrade Your Portable AC

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

Portable air conditioners sound like a great investment when you first purchase a home, or when you’re in need of emergency comfort. After all, you can just spend most of these hot summer days in one room, or swimming in the pool, right? While this might be the case right now, the truth is that our expectations and lifestyles grow over time. What seems comfortable now could quickly become a hassle within the next couple of years. Whole-home air conditioning systems are designed to remedy this problem by providing you with plenty of space and comfort.

As your needs change, so will your air conditioning in Helena, MT. Today, we want to explain why a central air conditioner, or some other kind of whole-home air conditioning system, is always going to be better than a portable unit. We’ll explain how to go about upgrading it, and why upgrading could be a great decision for your budget!

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Is Your AC Dealing With a Refrigerant Leak?

Monday, August 9th, 2021

Are you wondering if your air conditioner has a refrigerant leak? A refrigerant leak may not seem like a big problem at first. However, it compromises the performance of your air conditioner leading to issues like longer cooling cycles, short cycling, poor temperature control, and more.

Inhaling the coolant can also have a number of side effects on your health and making direct contact with it can be even more harmful. It can cause dizziness, frostbite, and chemical burns. 

Fortunately, there are several ways that we can help you identify if your AC has a refrigerant leak. Knowing these signs and symptoms can help you determine if your AC is malfunctioning so you can call for repairs ASAP.

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