Bartlett Heating and Air Explains What to do if Your Air Conditioner Breaks Down

We recently had our first taste of summer temperatures and there’s more to come. Your system should have had its annual clean and check by now but if it has not be sure to call Bartlett Heating and Air. We have a $59 AC clean and check special going on right now. It is recommended that you get a check up each year in the early spring to ensure everything is running the way it is supposed to so you don’t have a breakdown at the wrong time. Look into getting a maintenance contract with Bartlett Heating and Air. This will make sure your air conditioner is maintained each spring, gives you discounts, and also gives you priority scheduling. Air conditioners has the tendency to go out when we need them the most so what do you do if yours starts to have issues? Call a local HVAC company to schedule an appointment at the first signs of a problem. The longer you wait to service the ailing AC the more chance of other parts breaking you have. Look up the reviews of your local company when searching for a contractor if you do not have a normal one yet. You can check sites like better business bureau, yahoo, and yelp to see what other customers experiences were like. Make sure they are working out of an office and not the garage of their home. You want your contractor to be licensed, bonded, and insured. There are some steps you can take to try and stay cool when you have to wait for the contractor to come out. Keep your windows closed during the day. Keeping blinds and drapes drawn too will help block out the sun and keep your home cooler. You can use your ceiling fans to circulate air and keep a breeze in your home. Try not to use heat generating appliances during the day when your AC is out. Take a cool shower if the heat gets to be too much. On extreme heat days, there is typically several places in your community that are made for people to take shelter from the heat. If the heat outside is not at dangerous levels go out and enjoy the warmth while you wait for your air conditioner to get fixed. Go to the park or the pool and enjoy your day. Bartlett Heating and Air can service any make and model you may have so call us today for all your HVAC needs!