JD's Prompt Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

Shake, Rattle & Roll: Signs of a Struggling Air Conditioner

Monday, June 9th, 2025

Air conditioners should hum quietly in the background, keeping your home cool and comfortable. But if your AC unit has started to shake, rattle, buzz, or bang, it’s time to pay attention. Strange noises or odd behavior from your system are often early warnings that something is wrong. Don’t ignore the signs—get AC repair in Lubbock, TX now. Catching the problem early can save you from an unexpected breakdown and costly repairs later.

Here are some common symptoms of a struggling air conditioner that mean it’s time to call our expert HVAC team:

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Smelly Air Conditioner? We Can Help!

Monday, April 28th, 2025

It’s a hot day, you turn on your air conditioner for relief—and get hit with a foul odor instead of a refreshing breeze. If your AC is giving off an unpleasant smell, it’s more than just a nuisance. Unusual odors from your air conditioning system are often a sign that something is wrong, and professional repair is not only recommended—it’s essential.

Is it time for AC repair in Shallowater, TX? Here are some of the most common AC odors and what they mean:

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Clean and Prepare Your AC This Spring

Monday, April 15th, 2024

The beautiful Texas springtime has arrived, and you know what that means. It won’t be long before the summer heat arrives! It’s time to make sure you’re ready for it. What should be at the top of your springtime to-do list? Cleaning and preparing your air conditioner, of course! Here are the steps you should take.

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Don’t Ignore These Signs That You Need AC Repair

Monday, July 24th, 2023

It can be easy to ignore your air conditioner as long as it’s working well. But if you’re not sure that it’s working as well as it should, don’t just cross your fingers, hope for the best, and let it keep running while it struggles! If you’re not sure whether there’s a problem with your AC unit, you’re not alone. Here’s what to look for, so you can get prompt AC repair when you need it.

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4 Signs You Have a Struggling Air Conditioner

Monday, June 27th, 2022

Imagine you’re in this scenario: you are sitting in your home, relaxing. It’s about 85°F outdoors, but that’s fine! Your AC is blasting away, providing your whole home with the chilled air that makes you feel perfectly comfortable. Until, suddenly, you don’t feel that cold air anymore.

You rush over to the thermostat–the settings seem to be correct… the thermostat seems to be working okay.

So you check the circuit breaker next–did it trip? No, it’s fine. So, what’s happening?

You decide to call for emergency repairs. It’s going to take a bit though because everybody is calling for AC repairs right now. All of the sudden, your nice, relaxing afternoon turned into a frustrating and hot one.

Below, we’re going to dive into 1–how this might be prevented to begin with and, 2–what signs you should watch out for that your AC is struggling, before it just stops working altogether. Read on!

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A Refrigerant Myth You Shouldn’t Believe, and Why

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

Do you know what the refrigerant in your air conditioner does? You’ve likely heard of it, and you know it’s important, but just how important? Well, the cooling process wouldn’t be possible without it! It’s literally the substance that allows your air conditioner to do its job and cool down your home.

There’s a common myth about this chemical though. And that’s that it depletes, like gasoline does from a car. On the contrary. your air conditioner is supplied with enough refrigerant to last its entire lifespan upon manufacturing. So, if your system is losing refrigerant, it means there is a leak. Why is this such a big deal? Read on to find out!

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Heed These Signs Your AC Needs Help

Monday, April 19th, 2021

So let’s say you’ve just come in from your kids’ little league game, or you just went for a morning run. You are likely looking forward to relaxing in your home with the air conditioner blasting on you, right? So you set the thermostat to where you like it, and you wait for the system to cycle on.

Wait, what’s that? You turned it on but you don’t feel cool? This is no time of the year to be stuck with a malfunctioning air conditioner!

You’re a lot less likely to be surprised by this if you have routine annual maintenance done for your air conditioner. During maintenance, our team thoroughly inspects, cleans, and adjusts components that need it, ensuring that your system is able to run as efficiently and effectively as possible for as long as possible. Even with maintenance though, it’s a good idea to reach out if your system is showing any signs that it needs repair. So what are these signs?

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