We admit it – we’ve already got a touch of spring fever and it’s not even February yet. Oh well, what’s the harm, right? Well, in our line of work, once thoughts of spring come to mind, so do thoughts of air conditioning. And then it hit us: wouldn’t it be a refreshing change of … Read more
As you drive through the suburbs of the Dallas/Fort Worth area during the heating season, here’s something you’re bound to see over and over again: neatly wrapped and tied outdoor air conditioner units. After all, since covers are sold in the first place, buying them to cover your AC unit must be the smart move, … Read more
If you have ever experienced a frozen air conditioning system, you know the symptoms. The house is too warm. Water may be dripping from the ceiling. Sometimes you can hear the system running, but there is no cool air coming out of the vents. Ice and frost have built up in your air conditioning system, … Read more
During the summer months here in the DFW area, there are two kinds of people: those who have air conditioning in their homes, and those who don’t. Among those who don’t, there are also two kinds: people who genuinely don’t want central AC in their homes, and those who do but have one or more … Read more
Although there are potentially hundreds of reasons why your home’s central air conditioner may not be working up to par – or working at all – some more frequently occur than others. At Optimum Air, we possess advanced levels of skill and experience in “all things central AC,” and that includes preventative maintenance, system troubleshooting, … Read more
If high outdoor humidity seems to be following you indoors, then something is definitely wrong with your AC system. Here are two distinct possibilities of what could be wrong: You have an over-sized AC system. Let’s say, for example, that you have a 4-ton AC system when all you really needed was a 3-ton system. … Read more
Given: your central AC was built to last 10 – 15 years on average. Given: during a typical DFW area summer, your system more than earns its keep by putting in long hours, day and night. Given: nobody likes having to replace a worn out AC system. After all, it’s nowhere near as much fun … Read more
This is a head scratcher for us; if you don’t mind, it’s one we’d like to share with you. You know what the number one thing people like you look for on a heating & cooling company website like ours? The phone number. We have the data to support that, and there’s not even a … Read more
Not that it’s etched in stone anywhere – at least not to our knowledge – but typically annual preventative maintenance is performed in the spring. Versus, let’s say, now in August when this blog is going to press. Why the spring? Because that’s the time of year when it’s warm enough to perform this very … Read more
Cable network news shows or romance novels have a better chance of making you sick than you your air conditioning system, so let’s call that a great big “No!” Still, you ask, “Why do I feel lousy every time I run my AC system?” Okay, now we’re getting somewhere. Cool, conditioned air, by definition, runs … Read more
