Air Conditioning Articles

Why Is My AC Short Cycling?

November 14, 2025
air conditioning System Installed on Modern Building Exterior.

SMB Mechanical can help. Many causes of short cycling are fixable, and understanding why it happens is the first step to getting your cool back.

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

October 17, 2025
Does an AC Kill Mold? Photo of a hand in a yellow rubber glove, wiping a blue wall or table with a pink cloth.

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your California home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance Is Essential

September 12, 2025
Air conditioner maintenance being performed.

According to the U.S. DOE, a simple task such as changing the air filter on your HVAC system can improve efficiency by up to 15 percent.

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3 Signs It’s Time for a New AC

July 15, 2025
Whole family are sitting on the front of the ventilators.

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).

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