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AC Freezing Up

Why is my AC Freezing Up?  

During the summer, when it’s hot and humid, you may rush home to enjoy the Arctic blast of your high-performing cooling system. However, it’s not so pleasant to come home to a frozen air conditioner that can no longer keep your home and its occupants comfortable. Don’t lose your cool, the HVAC pros at MightyServ can break the ice and restore your comfort. So, why is your AC freezing up? Our team will get to the bottom of your polar predicament and make the necessary AC repairs. In the meantime, here are some of the causes behind your air conditioner turning into an ice cube. Frozen Air Conditioner Causes and Solutions To avoid high AC repair bills and prevent your AC freezing up, apply the preventive measures below. 1. Clogged Air Filter A clogged air filter is typically to blame for your AC freezing up. Dust and dirt build up and prevent proper air flow. As a result, your refrigerant over cools the air and freezes the condensation that collects on your air conditioner. Oddly enough, this can also cause the AC to blow warm air. Preventive Measure: Clean your air filter monthly. For best results, change it at least

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July 21, 2022 No Comments

How to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

Before you can know how to improve air quality, it is good to know what can ruin it. In this article, we encourage you to do the following things that will make you enjoy a better quality of air in your home. 1. Eliminate dust in your home Regular dusting helps you reduce the level of animal dander, dust mites, and pollen in your home, but those aren’t the only way to rid your home of potential contaminants. Regular dusting will help to keep dust mites and other pollutants at bay, but to correctly dust-proof your home, be sure to use a cleaning cloth that grabs the dust (such as Swiffer brand products) so you aren’t just mixing the dust back into the air. Switching from thicker, cloth curtains to lighter curtains will also keep the fabric from attracting and storing so much dust. 2. Waterproof your premises Any moisture in your home is a big risk. Left unchecked, moisture can encourage fungal growth. Additionally, mold can create spores that can become toxic when unattended. Waterproofing involves checking leach fields, gutters, roofs, taps, piping and the entire plumbing works, flood vulnerability, and ventilation. Any trained technician can check your home for

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December 20, 2018 No Comments

What Duct Sealing Can Do For You

Your air ducts are an important part of your home comfort system. They help distribute the warm or cool air from your central HVAC system to the different areas of your home. However, did you know that between 20 to 30 percent of air moving through your duct system is lost due to leaks and holes? This can have a significant impact on both your home comfort and your energy costs. Below, we’ll talk a little bit more about how duct sealing can help you cut down on energy consumption and save more on your monthly utility bills over time. Benefits of Duct Sealing A duct system that is properly sealed will not only help make your home more comfortable, but it can also help with energy efficiency. Here are just a few of the benefits of duct sealing: Improves Home Comfort When you seal and insulate your duct system, it can help improve the level of home comfort in your living areas. You will no longer have to deal with rooms that become too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter time. Increases Home Safety Gas appliances like furnaces, water heaters, or clothes dryers will release gases such

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November 12, 2017 No Comments

The benefits of a new thermostat

If you’re still relying on the thermostat installed when your house was built 20 years ago, you may want to consider an upgrade. Why Invest in a New Thermostat? Here are some of the top reasons homeowners may want to consider upgrading an old thermostat to a newer and better model: Improving Your Home Comfort New thermostats improve the overall air quality experience. Intuitive technology allows thermostat owners to take advantage of energy-saving settings without sacrificing the temperature they want to enjoy. From creating customized settings that adjust to your schedule to receiving just the right amount of airflow for consistent temperature control, new thermostats provide a much better user experience than older counterparts. Lowering Monthly Energy Expenses Thermostats designed to optimize the user experience also improve efficiency. Programmable settings and sensitive sensors reduce the overall need for energy. Over time, those who upgrade to a programmable thermostat may save 10% or more on energy bills, according to the US Department of Energy. Spending Less Time Managing the Thermostat An upgraded thermostat gives owners flexibility. The thermostat can manage settings for optimal comfort throughout the day. Programmable smart thermostats reduce the need for manual control. Reducing Your Environmental Footprint Technology-driven thermostats use

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September 28, 2018 No Comments

Home improvement jobs for the pros

Not all home improvement projects are created equal. If you’re changing up the color of your walls you can go ahead and paint those without any serious issues. If you’re replacing carpeting with tile floors, that is another job you can do yourself if you’re really so inclined. But there are some jobs that no homeowner should attempt to do both for safety and legal reasons. Jobs for the Pros Say last year the mighty oak in your front yard was struck by lightning and it has since died, leaving you with Paul Bunyan’s tumbleweed in your front yard. Cutting that rotting hunk of arboreal coral down is not something that any homeowner can just decide to do themselves one day. The possibility for massive damage to not only your home, but your neighbor’s home, your cars, and any power lines nearby, necessitate the need of a professional. They will come and cut the tree down not in one fell swoop usually, but branch-by-branch first and then by cutting the trunk down a dozen feet at a time or so. Another project you cannot attempt yourself is the pumping of your septic tank. Why anyone would want to do this

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September 28, 2018 No Comments

Your home checklist for spring

Many people think of Spring and their minds immediately go to cleaning. While spring cleaning should be a large portion of your spring home maintenance, maintaining other household areas such as the various systems, appliances, and structures is even more important. For example, during annual spring cleaning homeowners are likely to devote time to ensure their windows are spotless, but how many check their roofs for any damage from weather? If you want to be well prepared for spring, check out the following maintenance spring checklist to make sure you’re checking every area of your house. Windows Your windows will almost certainly require some maintenance after the winter weather. Cleaning the windows of your home is a common spring cleaning task that you can easily complete on your own. You only need a bucket, a clean microfiber cloth, white vinegar, water, and a squeegee. Dip the cloth into a solution containing white vinegar and water and scrub the glass to wipe the grime away. When the window is clean, the squeegee will help you remove any residue from cleaning so your windows are clear as day. When you’re cleaning your windows be sure to check for drafts that could affect

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April 16, 2019 No Comments

Is insulation necessary?

Do you know the benefits of having properly installed insulation in your home? Learn more in our infographic below! For quality, dependable, HVAC service from the team you can trust, contact MightyServ to speak with a technician about getting your insulation examined!

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June 3, 2019 No Comments

Here’s How to Keep Your HVAC System From Overheating

The last thing that you want to happen on one of those hot, summer days — and this being Los Angeles, those days can extend well into November — is to lose the air conditioning in your home. But it happens a lot more than you might think. And it can make for a really miserable day. HVAC systems overheat for a few reasons. But they’re not supposed to, and they won’t if you take a few simple precautions. There are a few simple things that you can do on your own. And there are some things that you’ll want to trust a professional with. A little diligence on your part, some routine maintenance, and having it inspected by a reputable service company on a yearly basis is the best way to keep your air conditioner from overheating. Maintain Airflow Your air conditioner needs a certain amount of airflow to operate effectively. There should be at least two to three feet of space around the condensing unit outside to allow air to circulate. Restricted airflow is a common reason for overheating. You’d want to check around the outside of the unit, making sure that there isn’t anything blocking airflow. Early in the spring,

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September 9, 2019 No Comments

What is a Ductless HVAC System and What Are Its Benefits?

Everybody loves central air. It’s an absolutely wonderful invention that allows us to live comfortably in otherwise disagreeable climates. But there are several major drawbacks to central air as a heating and cooling method which have left homeowners frustrated and wanting a better way of doing things. In time past, there wasn’t much in the way of different options to alleviate these frustrations, but recent advances in technology and new ways of using “old” systems has opened up new options for homeowners. Let’s go over how ductless HVAC systems have changed the game for indoor air. Looks Like a Duct, Sucks Like a Duct With central air there is usually a single return per air handler where the warm air from inside the home is sucked into that air handler. Some homes will have two returns for a single air handler, or will have two air handlers for a single floor of the home if it has a large square footage. There is also usually one air handler per floor of the home. But even those extra returns aren’t sufficient to adequately perform some basic functions. Those returns are where the air in the home is filtered. Trying to pull the

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September 28, 2018 No Comments

4 Home Improvement Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

When it comes to home improvement and keeping your home environment comfortable, there is a lot of information (and misinformation) out there, making it hard to discern fact from fiction. Below, we’ve put together a list of the most common home-related myths that you shouldn’t believe. Don’t Believe These Home Improvement Myths Here are just a few myths and misconceptions that could be holding you back from enjoying your home space: Myth #1: Any type of remodeling project can add value to your home. The Truth: While there are many home improvement projects that can make your home more comfortable while adding value to property, not every remodeling project increases the value of your house. For instance, while kitchen and bathroom remodels tend to raise the value of a home, purchasing brand new appliances may not be a worthwhile investment before selling your home as many new homeowners have a preference on appliances and may intend to replace anyway. Myth #2: Going green is expensive. The Truth: Though some energy efficient additions may require a significant up-front investment, many of these additions can actually save you money in the long run, such as energy efficient appliances or solar panels. Additionally,

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October 25, 2017 No Comments
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