Shallowater, TX Heating and AC Services

The typical cost of air conditioning repair ranges between $200 and $4,000, with the average homeowner spending around $350. Many of the repairs may include things like unclogging the filter, rebooting the system, and cleaning the unit. A homeowner can expect to pay $175 for professional servicing, which includes a filter change. Drain cleaning will cost around $500 at the high end of the project.

When estimating repair costs, the goal is to determine whether you will save more money by repairing the unit rather than replacing it. Hart Heating & AC is happy to evaluate your broken air conditioner and make an honest recommendation about next steps. Contact us for more information.

Here are some steps you can take to reduce the strain on your home's air conditioner and help it run more efficiently – and save money on your energy bill!

• An air conditioning tune-up will ensure that it is operating at peak performance and efficiency. According to studies, 50% of system failures are caused by a lack of maintenance.
• Keep an eye on the thermostat. Regardless of the setting, the air conditioner cools at the same rate. Adjusting the temperature to 70 degrees will not help your house reach 78 degrees any faster than leaving it at 78 degrees. A programmable thermostat is an excellent way to avoid this issue.
• Keep the curtains drawn. Keeping the sun's direct rays out of your home reduces the amount of effort your air conditioner has to put in to keep the house cool. To make the most of this, open the drapes, blinds, or curtains in the evening to allow heat to escape through your home's windows.

If you’re concerned that your AC isn’t working as well as it should be, get in touch with us. Hart Heating & AC is happy to evaluate your air conditioner and give our honest opinion on what it needs.

The filters, coils and fins of an air conditioner must be maintained on a regular basis in order for the unit to function effectively and efficiently over the course of its service life. Neglecting necessary maintenance results in a steady decline in air conditioning performance while increasing energy consumption. 

The most important maintenance task for ensuring the efficiency of your air conditioner is to replace or clean its filters on a regular basis. The evaporator and condenser coils of an air conditioner accumulate dirt over the course of months and years of operation. A clean filter keeps the evaporator coil from becoming clogged too quickly. However, the evaporator coil will continue to collect dirt over time. 

Aluminum fins on evaporator and condenser coils bend easily and can obstruct airflow through the coil. A "fin comb" is a tool sold by air conditioning wholesalers that will comb these fins back into nearly original condition.

Hart Heating & AC has more than 20 years of experience servicing air conditioning systems in the Shallowater area. We can provide convenient maintenance services to keep your AC in excellent condition. Contact us for more information.