by Oria | May 22, 2024 | Air Conditioning
Quick answer: Air conditioner installation in Ottawa typically costs $4,000 to $8,000 for a central AC, takes about one day for a straightforward replacement, and should start with a load calculation, not the old unit’s size. Most homes need 1.5 to 4 tons, and a...
by Oria | May 14, 2024 | Air Conditioning
Quick answer: If your AC is not cooling, check that the thermostat is on Cool with the fan on Auto, reset any tripped breaker, replace a dirty filter, clear debris and cottonwood fluff from the outdoor unit, and look for ice on the lines or a full condensate pump....
by Oria | Nov 21, 2023 | Air Conditioning
Quick answer: To choose an AC repair company in Ottawa, confirm the technician holds a refrigeration licence and ODP card (plus TSSA gas certification if they will touch your furnace), check recent Google reviews, ask for the diagnostic fee and a written price before...
by Oria | May 22, 2023 | Air Conditioning
Quick answer: The main signs your AC needs repair are warm air, weak airflow, grinding or banging noises, ice or hissing, a burning smell or tripping breaker, water leaks, and short cycling. Replacement is usually smarter when the unit is over 12–15 years old, uses...
by Oria | Apr 21, 2023 | Air Conditioning
Quick answer: An AC usually vibrates or rattles because of debris in the outdoor fan, loose panels or screws, a pad that has settled out of level, a bent fan blade, worn fan motor bearings, refrigerant lines touching the house, or a compressor with worn mounts or...
by Oria | Apr 14, 2023 | Air Conditioning
Quick answer: If your house is hot with the AC on, the usual causes are a dirty filter, a frozen or dirty coil, a clogged outdoor unit, low refrigerant, a thermostat problem, leaky or undersized ducts, or an AC that is too small for the house. Upstairs rooms also run...
