Signs That You Need a New Air Conditioner

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Air-Conditioning systems not only consume huge amounts of a home’s total energy budget, they also directly affect the comfort and well-being of your family. If you are experiencing problems with your air-conditioning unit, it may need to be replaced and you may need to immediately contact licensed, HVAC certified top professionals who will provide you with great consultation, the best products, and the most trouble-free air conditioning installation.

Here are some telltale signs that your unit may be about to fail.

  • It’s Old – Air conditioner units should be expected to have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years. If yours is this old or older, it is time to replace with a new unit. Also, older systems are usually half as efficient as newer models on the market today. So replacing your older unit to a more efficient one can reduce your electricity bills by 30 to 40%. This saving will begin immediately and continue over the lifetime of the system.
  • More and More Repairs – As an air conditioners ages, it typically needs to be repaired more. If you are finding that you are seeing your HVAC contractor more frequently, this is a sure sign that your unit is going bad and needs to be replaced soon. So, you need to weigh up whether it is worth the increased repair bills for a unit that will fail soon.
  • Air is Not Cool and Home Has Too Much Humidity – The amount of cool air coming from your air conditioner should be on-demand and consistent. If at some point, you discover that even at full blast, the air coming from your vents just isn’t as cold as it used to be, this could be a sign that your system is in need of serious repair or it might be time to replace the unit.

Air conditioners not only cool the home, they also remove humidity. As air conditioners age, they may not effectively dehumidify the home, and the indoor air quality is drastically reduced. A high level of home humidity may be a sign that you need a new system.

  • Air Conditioner Runs Too Long – An additional indicator that you may need a new air conditioning system is inefficiency. This often means that your air conditioner runs too long with no noticeable cooling of your home. There can be several reasons for this, including issues with the ducts, but it can also mean it is time for the unit to be replaced.
  • Reduced Air-Flow – If the air-flow coming from your AC has gotten weaker, or you find that some rooms are getting sufficient air-flow while others hardly get any, the unit’s compressor may be failing.
  • Strange Noises or Smells – Unusual noises including squealing, grating, and grinding sounds, or bad smells coming from your air conditioner might mean it is having serious problems. These may imply that something is wrong inside the unit or that your duct system is not compatible with your cooling system. Further inspection by a professional  might reveal that the entire system may need to be replaced.

Like all electrical devices, air conditioning units eventually fail. Recognize the signs that it is failing long before it actually occurs, so you do not end up with no AC on the hottest day of the year. A new air-conditioning unit will not only save you money in the long run, but will add to your overall comfort of you and your home.

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Low Cost Ways to Give Your Home a Brand New Look!

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Looking to give your home a stylish makeover, but don’t want to have to break the bank to afford the latest styles? Thankfully there are many inventive ways that we can get a chic new look in our interiors that range from crafty DIY tips to some special finance deals that can help all of us get the homes of our dreams!

The craft revolution has really come on strong in recent years which is great news for us home-owners as it means that with just a little bit of loving attention we can create our own unique bespoke look in our homes.

In particular it’s the upcycling trend that seems to treat us interiors fans with the most eye-catching way to revamp our homes as, whether it’s turning a bathtub into a sofa, using a suitcase as a table, or even trying to match these ultra-stylish decanter lamps, there’s nothing like getting crafty for giving us a fun challenge for our interiors makeover.

However, there are certain items in the home that no amount of DIY skill can hope to emulate. Just as you wouldn’t want to cut corners on your home electric system, when it comes to our beds we need to make sure that we aren’t sleeping on decrepit mattresses and frames as these can have an array of negative effects upon our health.

Thankfully, you can still get the bed of your dreams without having to pay out a large lump sum in one go, as many brands such as Bedstar have schemes that allow you to spread the cost in a way that can provide an extra level of bedroom comfort without giving you sleepless nights!

However if you’re looking to upgrade your sofa but can’t bear the cost, simply heading to the shops and investing in some bright and colourful cushions can do a great job of making a bold new impression without the financial pain of a new sofa.

Even away from big items of furniture, there are other helpful tips for your low-cost home makeover. Rather than splashing out on expensive wallpaper, simply buying lining paper and painting over the finished results can do a good job of masking any unsightly areas, and similarly using accent walls is a great way to make a design contrast and can save you on paint costs too!

And even if you can’t afford to paint a whole room, then simply heading to Wall Glamour and checking out their range of ultra-stylish wall decals can give you a striking look at a minimal cost, plus you can simply take it down if you tire of the design!

So whether you’re getting a new bed on finance, or upcycling your home with some creative new designs, there’s plenty of ways to makeover your home at a minimal cost.

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