Is my air conditioner too small?

Probably not. If you think your air conditioner is too small there is probably some problem causing it to operate at less than full capacity. This could be as simple as a lack of maintenance. A slight shortage of refrigerant (FREON) can affect performance greatly. Dirty system components and filters will also reduce air conditioning capacity. Let AdkinsAir service your system. We'll clean the components and insure that the refrigerant (FREON) is at precisely the right level. 99% of the time this will take care of the problem. If we think that your system actually IS too small, AdkinsAir can run a computerized survey and tell you exactly what size the system should be.

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Which manufacturer makes the best air conditioner?

Air conditioning is a matured technology so almost all the popular brands work equally well. Most air conditioning units are made of components made by the same manufacturers. The difference for you, the consumer, is less of a brand name issue than it is an issue of who is your contractor. What good is a 1 year, or a 5 year, or a 10 year warranty if your contractor has gone out of the air conditioning business and is now in the swimming pool business. Choose your contractor and let your contractor choose your brand based on what he thinks is best for your application

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How do I choose a contractor?

First and foremost, choose a contractor who is licensed by The State of Georgia. A licensed contractor has undergone extensive testing to insure that the contractor is qualified in all facets of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.) Choose a contractor that has been around for at least 10 years. You want a contractor that will be there 5 years down the road when something goes wrong. Ask for references, AdkinsAir can give references for nearly every sub-division and street in our area. We strive to please our customers so they will recommend us to their neighbors. We at AdkinsAir believe that our greatest asset is our satisfied customers. If you are pleased with our services, please tell you friends and neighbors. If you are not pleased with our service, please let us know so that we can do whatever it takes to turn you into a satisfied customer. And we will, THIS is our promise

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Why is my unit icing-up?  I have frost on the coil and copper tubing.

There are several reasons for an air conditioning system to freeze up and they are ALL related to a lack of maintenance. An air conditioning freeze up is caused by a lack of airflow or a lack of refrigerant (FREON). Both of these conditions are easily and routinely found on a service check. AdkinsAir will make sure all airflow passages are free and that you refrigerant (FREON) charge is up to standard

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How much do you charge per hour?

AdkinsAir does not charge by the hour. We feel that an hourly charge is unfair to our customers. What if you call a company that has hourly charges and they send you an inexperienced technician. You will pay a lot more money for the same repair than you would pay if you got the company's top technician. We at AdkinsAir think that our customers shouldn't have to worry about how fast the tech is or if he's wasting time. We use the flat rate system of pricing. For the low price of $69.95 our technician will thoroughly check your system and diagnose the problem. The service technician will then show you a pricing book that lists every repair possible to make to a heating or air conditioning system. The price is written there for you to see and it doesn't matter if he does it in one hour or it takes him five hours, your final price will be the same. And you will know what the price is going to be before he does any work. No sticker shock at AdkinsAir .

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Why do I need the Peak Performance Service Agreement?

Reduce Operating Costs! Depending on the severity of the problems, savings of more than $100 per rated ton per year is possible where maintenance has been poor or non-existent. Reduce Repair Costs! Up to 80% of all compressor failures are caused by something external to the compressor. When small problems can be found and repaired before they become big, service agreement customers pay for fewer compressor failures and emergency repairs. Better Health! Over 12% of our Nation's GNP is spent on health related items. Service agreements that include filter replacement, indoor coil cleaning, condensate drain pan cleaning, and proper adjustment of a building's outside air will help maintain a healthy indoor environment. Better Comfort! In commercial HVAC, comfort has a direct effect on revenue. Tenants are willing to pay additional rent for an environment they perceive to be more comfortable. Properly maintained HVAC equipment produces higher levels of comfort. Cleaner Environment! Properly maintained HVAC equipment uses less electricity. A reduction in electrical demand reduces fossil fuel power plant emissions. Not only are the levels of dangerous chemicals and acids reduced, Carbon Monoxide - which has been linked to global warming - is also reduced. Service agreements save money, improve living conditions and help to maintain a healthy environment!

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Why should I maintain my HVAC system?
Even if your heating & air conditioning system was built to go the distance, it's got to be maintained in perfect condition, just like your car. You wouldn't drive across the country without tuning up Old Betsy first, would you? A properly maintained system will last longer with fewer breakdowns and save money every month through lower fuel bills. So you haven't noticed any problems with your heating & air-conditioning system, huh? If you don't regularly change the oil in your car, you won't notice problems caused by lack of maintenance until the engine stops running, either. The price of an oil change is much cheaper than the cost of a new engine! The same is true with your heating & air conditioning system. You may not notice the little problems in the short run - but they will always catch up with you in the long run and it costs a lot more to wait. Since AdkinsAir & Heating, has specialized in helping homeowners like you get the best performance possible from their heating & air conditioning systems through regular preventive maintenance, we know - and our customers know - Preventive Maintenance works.

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I have water leaking through my ceiling or standing in my basement floor. What's going on?
An air conditioner de-humidifies the air. If the humidity is high, like it usually is in Georgia, there will be quite a lot of water condensing out of the air. This water has to go somewhere. Normally, it drains into the condensate pan and is carried away by the condensate drain. Water on the floor or the ceiling means one of two things. Your drain system is clogged or your evaporator pan has rusted through. A clog is simple to repair but a rusted coil is a more serious problem. AdkinsAir will diagnose the problem and tell you exactly what the cost will be before any work is done.

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