AC Repair Services Lake Elmo, MN

Winter in Minnesota is genuinely beautiful, but those 10,000 frozen lakes don’t stay that way forever – anyone who’s ever lived in Lake Elmo can tell you that summer gets pretty uncomfortable if you don’t have a reliable AC system to cool you down when temperatures creep above 80°F come July.

Your AC systems generally deal with quite a lot over the course of the year, from the refrigerant freezing throughout the winter to condensate build ups when humidity is higher in the summer. As a result, issues can start to crop up that get particularly expensive if left unfixed, so having a specialized AC repair company like Hurlburt on hand is your best bet if you want to avoid your house effectively turning into a furnace during the summer.

We’ve been working in Minnesota, from Lake Elmo to Oakdale and everywhere in between, since 1959, so our technicians at Hurlburt know all about the challenges you’ll face in such polarized climates throughout the year and can quickly diagnose any problems you’ve got with your AC system – whether you use a central air conditioning unit or a ductless mini-split system.

When Does My AC System Need Repairing?

Things like restricted or even slightly warm air flow might not seem like much of an issue when it’s still cool enough to walk around your house with a sweater on, but you’re going to wish you hadn’t put off repairs when it comes to June or July when you realize just how useless your AC system has become in trying to keep you cool.

There’s really no need to wait until you need an emergency AC repair service – or worse, a whole new AC system – when you deal with it while it’s still affordable, so getting your repairs in now while it’s still spring is by far the best approach you can take.

Take a look at some of the main signs you might have a problem with your AC system:

• Warm Air: Even if it’s slightly warm instead of completely cool, this usually indicates that you’ve either got a malfunctioning compressor or an issue with your refrigerant, the latter being fairly common in cities like Lake Elmo where temperatures get below freezing in the Winter.

• Leaks or Moisture: Any signs of these around your AC unit might mean you’ve got drainage issues, so this needs to be handled promptly in order to prevent mold growing and any further damage.

• Frequent Cycling: If your AC unit turns on and off regularly (commonly known as short cycling), this might be an issue with your thermostat – not only being frustrating to live with but also impacting your energy bills.

We can provide AC repairs as quickly as you need them at Hulburt, whether you’ve got electrical issues with the system not turning on (which can be very hazardous if left untreated) or restricted airflow, causing some rooms in your house to be hotter than others.

Whatever the issue, we can diagnose and address them promptly before they escalate and become more uncomfortable and expensive to deal with, so give us a call at (715) 317-5648 to have one of our helpful technicians come round and take a look at it.

Why is AC Maintenance So Important?

Spending the day at Lake Elmo Park Reserve is a great day out, but you’re going to wish you could stay in the water all day when you know you’ve got a scorching hot house to come back to that can’t be mitigated by simply cranking up the AC. 

Having said that, the heat is the least of your problems if you’ve got a leaky AC unit that’s causing mold to grow and making it harder to breathe for people who have respiratory issues – not to mention the awful stench that’s going to be emanating from it.

Fortunately, this can be avoided fairly easily by scheduling a couple of AC maintenance appointments throughout the year before summer starts – ensuring that your coils and fans are properly cleaned and your refrigerant levels are as they should be. 

Lake Elmo’s Most Common Air Conditioning Issues

Extreme climates on both sides of the spectrum aren’t only jarring for Lake Elmo residents; they take a huge toll on your AC systems in general and cause them to function far less efficiently than it’s meant to. Our experts are used to handling issues with both hot and cold temperatures, though, including things like: 

• Outside Debris: For all it’s natural beauty, living in Lake Elmo comes at a cost since things like twigs, leaves, and pollen can easily start building up around your AC units which can clog up your condenser coils and restrict your air flow – an issue you don’t really see as much in more urban cities. Fortunately, our experts can thoroughly clean your AC units while performing maintenance on your system.

• Humidity Control: Clogged air filters make your AC system struggle far more to remove humidity from the air than it should and reduces the air quality – causing mold to grow.

• Electrical Problems: If you notice strange odors or even just flickering lights coming from your AC system, it’s imperative that you get it checked out by a professional rather than trying to handle it yourself, given the safety hazards this can cause. 

Stay Cool This Summer with an AC System You Can Rely On

If you’re looking to comfortably make it through the summer months in Lake Elmo without any sort of heat-related issues, you’re going to need a trustworthy AC system to make it bearable. At Hurlburt HVAC company, our technicians have all the expertise you need to stay cool and ensure your AC system stays up and running, so don’t hesitate to get in touch today before you start getting uncomfortably hot.

Although we specialize in AC repair, we can also help with installing entirely new AC systems, which we definitely recommend if you’ve had the same one for 10+ years. Older AC systems that are littered with problems can sometimes be more expensive to fix than it is just to upgrade altogether, so don’t forget that this is also an option.