{"id":2969,"date":"2020-05-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=2969"},"modified":"2020-04-28T17:41:15","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T21:41:15","slug":"concerned-about-broken-ac-emergency-here-some-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/concerned-about-broken-ac-emergency-here-some-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Concerned About a Broken AC Emergency? Here Are Some Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We just passed through the first serious heatwave of the year in Southern California, with temperatures in some areas hitting 100\u00b0F. This week will be cooler, but we\u2019re all going to be on our toes now for more heat spikes\u2014and putting our air conditioners to work regularly to make indoor life manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have worries about your air conditioner\nmalfunctioning and failing during the approaching heat, you are not alone.\nPeople are more concerned than ever about ensuring they have a comfortable household.\nEven the best care and the finest air conditioning system cannot ensure a\nproblem-free summer. If you\u2019re faced with a busted AC, we have some helpful\ntips. (An important reminder: before it gets any hotter, schedule air\nconditioning maintenance with our technicians\u2014the best way to keep an AC in\nrobust shape all summer.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Avoid any type of DIY solution to a broken AC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unless you discover the air conditioner stopped working\nbecause of something simple like a tripped circuit breaker (which can happen when\nthe AC runs often), don\u2019t attempt to fix the problem on your own. This includes\nany kind of home \u201cremedy\u201d from seeing if you can refill the refrigerant\nyourself or simply whacking the outside of the AC with a hammer to \u201cjump start\nit.\u201d You won\u2019t be able to fix any problems this way, and you may make the\nsituation worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t hire the first HVAC contractor you can find available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the rush to find air conditioning repair in San Juan Capistrano, CA<\/a>, you might get hasty and hire a non-licensed \u201ctechnician\u201d who will further jeopardize the situation with shoddy work, late arrivals, and the lack of insurance. Even some licensed HVAC technicians aren\u2019t trustworthy. Call our team: we have a long history of dependability and quality service and back our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the windows and doors closed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve got the AC repair technicians on the way to you,\nyou\u2019ll still have to buckle down and make it through the heat. To help keep the\ntemperatures under control in your home, close all the windows and doors and\npull curtains and close shutters. It\u2019s tempting to open up the house to get in\na breeze, but this will just let more heat invade your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend some time outdoors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can\u2019t partake in many normal outdoor activities at this\ntime, but you can still go for a walk or set up a few folding chairs on the\nlawn and drink ice water. This is a much better way to stay cool than opening\nup the house! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn off heat-producing appliances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are indoors, shut off all appliances that give off\nheat. Lights are a major one, but you should also refrain from using most kitchen\nappliances and don\u2019t do any cooking. There is no reason to add more heat to the\nhouse if you don\u2019t have to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re doing everything we can to keep home\u2019s comfortable\nduring this time. You can rely on us for the help you need with your air\nconditioning system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saddleback Plumbing Heating & Air has served Orange County since 1981. Call us for AC repairs when you want the work done right.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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