AC Maintenance in Afton, MN

Name: HVAC Repair
Brand: Hurlburt
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Whether you’re coming back from a day out hiking at one of Afton’s many trails, visiting the Town Square Park, or simply just want to host a night in with your pals, you’re going to quickly become uncomfortable when you realize there’s an issue with your AC system. It’s not really an issue while it’s still spring and you can still get away with walking around the house in a hoodie, but this is obviously something that becomes pretty problematic when temperatures reach above 82°F in July. As such, you need a reliable AC system that’s not only reaching certain areas of your house and leaving the rest boiling, so this is where our AC maintenance services at Hurlburt come in. From basic repairs to installing entirely new AC units, we’ve been helping Afton residents keep cool throughout these extreme climates with high humidity since 1959, so there’s nothing our technicians haven’t seen before.

Why Maintaining Your Air Conditioning Unit Is So Important

Summer is not the time you want your AC system to start showing signs of flaws or failure and given the range of different things that can go wrong with it, being uncomfortably hot isn’t even the worst thing that can happen.

Things like banging and hissing coming from your AC units are annoying and usually indicate things like loose fan blades or compressor components, but your problems get a whole lot worse when you start noticing foul smells, too.

This is often caused by mold growing. Unfortunately, Afton gets particularly humid in the summer, so combine this with a refrigerant leak and a build-up of dust and you’ve created a breeding ground for mold spores – not a nice thing to have in your pretty home by the woods.

If you’re not quick enough to take action here, it’s going to cause some serious structural damage to the rest of your home over time that’s going to be a lot more expensive to fix than just a simple AC unit repair – not to mention how dangerous it can be for people with respiratory problems.

Common Issues with AC Systems in Afton, MN

A lot of the weather fluctuations we face in Afton take their toll on your AC system after a while, with damage back in winter impacting your AC units come summer.

Here are some of the more common problems we find when performing maintenance checks:

Freezing Damage: Since winter can get as cold as 5°F in Afton come January, any water that gets trapped in your AC unit can actually freeze and expand which leads to things like cracked coils and even damage to the fan blades themselves. Once this happens, your air flow will be hugely restricted which will definitely be noticeable in the summer when you need it most.
Outdoor Debris: Afton being based away from bigger urban cities is nice in its own right, but it means that all the greenery and vegetation cause things like leaves and grass clippings to build up on the outside of your AC unit which clogs the coils and generally obstructs airflow.
Wildlife Intrusion: Similarly, small rodents and insects from the woods might look to make a home either inside or around your AC units, and this can obviously cause some damage to the wiring or insulation.
Humidity Issues: Afton’s right next door to the St. Croix River, so combine this with the woods and you get much higher humidity levels in the summer than in other parts of Minnesota – not every AC system is built to handle excessive humidity like this, so it can cause you to still feel clammy even though the AC is on.

Our routine maintenance tasks at Hurlburt involve things like keeping your AC unit parts lubricated and ensuring there’s nothing clogged up in there, so this massively reduces the chance of this sort of thing from happening.

We’d generally recommend you schedule a servicing checkup from us twice a year, or at least once before the summer hits so you don’t have to worry about emergency repairs and can just enjoy a cool home stress-free.

This gives us a chance to check your AC unit’s electrical components (as foul odors coming from your AC unit aren’t only a sign of mold; it can be a burning smell caused by electrical issues), make sure your thermostat is actually calibrated properly, and ensure your coils aren’t blocked by things like twigs from the nearby woods in Afton.

Don’t Allow Issues with Your AC System To Escalate

With temperatures getting as hot as they do in Afton during the summer, we absolutely recognize the need for reliable AC all season long, so even if you’ve left it a bit late to have your AC system serviced, we’re available around the clock with AC repairs to ensure none of the aforementioned issues become a problem.

If, after servicing, we realize that there are too many issues with your AC system to warrant repairing (in that it would be more expensive for you to do so than it would be to upgrade to a new system altogether), we also provide AC installation services – so just give us a call at Hurlburt and whatever the issue, we’ll be able to help you out.

“Mark was very pleasant to work with! He was on time and took care of my plumbing needs efficiently and effectively. I would definitely use him again for any plumbing issues I may have. I have been using Hurlburt for all of my heating, plumbing, and electrical needs and have always been satisfied!”

Alison A.

“Great service! Professionals starting from the first person I spoke to on the phone and finalizing with the person who finished the installation and cleaned up after. Staff explained everything well. Highly recommended!!!”

Jessica F.

"Outstanding service as always! Hurlburt goes above and beyond for their customers. We got scheduled right away, and Shawn did a great job. I will continue to use these guys for everything!!!"

Nicole T.

"Our technician Mike was just awesome. Took the time to show me what he was doing and explained why he was doing it. Gave me an honest evaluation of my situation. You can’t go wrong with Hurlburt and the work ethics of the employees."

Jean C.

Trevor came to service our AC unit. Very happy with his work. Trevor was friendly and knowledgeable, and got our issue fixed quickly. Hurlburt Heating and Plumbing is a great company to work with."

Debbie L.

"Hurlburt has helped us out with both plumbing and HVAC services in the past and have always done a great job. All their technicians, especially Mark, have been kind, professional, and quick with service!"

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AC Maintenance in Afton, MN

Why Maintaining Your Air Conditioning Unit Is So Important

Common Issues with AC Systems in Afton, MN

When Should I Get AC Maintenance?

Don’t Allow Issues with Your AC System To Escalate