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What is the best time to buy an air conditioner and how to choose an AC unit?

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So, temperatures are climbing and you want to get a jump start on finding the perfect Air Conditioner, let Maydone help you out with these tips on getting your AC at a lower price and picking the right unit for your home appliance needs. 

Get a jump on the off season 

The best time to go ahead and get a brand new air conditioner unit is usually in the colder months of the year so winter and spring are your best options for finding these appliances at a lower price in any store. But that’s not all, you also can take advantage of special sales and other appliance tricks. 

  1. Black Friday is an optimal date to go shopping for an AC or any other appliance, so keep track of those dates. 
  2. Cyber Monday is a smaller ‘digital’ Black Friday 
  3. Seasonal summer deals have become more common so keep an eye out for those 
  4. Special event sales for labor day or other dates 

How to choose an AC unit that’s right for your home? 

One of the main issues when picking an air conditioner is power. Meaning how much power and what size will work to keep the right temperature in your home. Plus, whether a window unit or central is better for your needs. 

Here are some things to consider:

  • Window units are cheaper and easier to install 
  • Central air systems can also function for heating purposes 
  • Central air require professional installation and more work usually 

When it comes to power these references may help:

  • A small room of about 100-300 square feet would require a potency of around: 5,000 – 6,000 BTU*
  • A medium room of about 250-550 square feet would require a potency of  around:  7,000 – 8,200 BTU
  • A large room of about 350-950 square feet would require a potency of around: 9,800 to 12,500 BTU

*BTU is a British thermal measurement unit that is commonly used for air conditioner appliances, the higher the number the more the power it has.  

How to install a new air conditioner unit?

If you want to go ahead and install your new AC unit yourself you will have to carefully read the models instruction manual and follow every step carefully, to get you started do this:

  1. Prepare the area where the unit will be placed by cleaning and clearing the space. 
  2. Get all your tools together before starting. 
  3. Make sure to have another person helping if the unit is heavy. 
  4. Watch tutorials when possible. 
  5. Have materials ready to clean up any mess. 
  6. Install with power cutoff in order to avoid electrical accidents. 

Call Maydone!

One of the best ways to take care of your new investment is to have top rated professional technicians handle your AC installation. This way you make sure things are in order and that you are all set to enjoy your new air conditioner. 

Maydone has been in business for several years with tons of experience, great reviews and it also offers 24/7 repair service in the Greater Toronto Area. 

When to Replace your Top Appliances

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All good things come to an end, it’s no different with your home appliances. Once you can trust it or the trouble isn’t really worth it, you must go to the market for a new one. To help you gauge that time frame here are some guidelines. 

Refrigerator 

Your fridge is one of the most essential appliances in your home, you need it to be reliable, sturdy and up to par.

How do you know when to replace it?

  • If it’s older than 10-15 years; just based on energy consumption levels and basic appliance lifetimes, it’s probably time to get a new refrigerator. 
  • If you’ve had to fix it more than 5 times in the years, unless it’s accident-prone, you need to get a new one. 

Dishwasher 

These home appliances usually have good decades worth of use time. Remember to take care of and clean your dishwasher regularly. Plus only use experts when you need repairs. 

Washer & Dryer 

If you take care of these properly they can last up to 12 years, while it’s in your home you’ll probably need to replace some part and give it some professional services, but it’s worth it. 

When you call a trusted repair company, like Maydone, speak freely with your repair person and ask them if it’s better to replace altogether. 

Air Conditioner & Furnaces 

These two don’t go hot and cold, a comfortable 10, to even 12 years is a good approximate durable life for an AC unit or a furnace, again hire quality service and clean your units periodically. 

5 Fixes For An AC Unit That’s Not Cooling Enough

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Is your AC Unit not working the way it’s supposed to? Is your home still hot even when the air conditioner is on? Try these 5 fixes for an AC Unit that not cooling enough 

Clean The Vents

Cleaning your AC unit vents can greatly improve airflow in your home, making the air conditioner cool the space. 

Change Or Clean Your Filter

A dirty filter can reduce your AC’s unit ability to cool your house and also be problematic in other ways. 

So, save yourself all those problems and change the filter or clean it.

Change Your Thermostat Setting 

Keep an eye on your thermostat because it’s the one control you have over the temperature in your house. 

Try out the right temperature setting and make sure it stays there.

Move Your Unit To The Shade

If your AC unit gets shot with tons of sunlight it might not be able to cool your n¡home enough, move it to the shade for better performance. 

Just Call Maydone 

If you’ve tried it all and nothing works….call the experts at Maydone. 

A professional crew, observing all safety and health precautions will help you stay cool this summer, in no time!

3 tips to use your Air Conditioner more efficiently this summer

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The heat is going to hit close so you better be prepared, check out these 5 tips your Air Conditioner can more efficiently in the summer. 

Summer is one the most fun seasons of the year…if you take out the heat waves, and the AC energy spending. 

Make some small but significant changes that will help you with heat, bills.

It can also make your cool summer eco-friendly. 

Keep you AC clean 

A well maintained Air Conditioner is a game-changer for performance and expenses. 

Clean AC runs better because it has more power since it doesn’t need to fight with debris or dirt to get the cold air out. 

What do you need to look out for? A clean filter, unit, and home, since the dirt in your home also goes into your AC unit. 

Keep it sealed 

Because you want your air conditioner to cool the inside of your home it makes sense to keep it as tightly closed as possible. 

How does this help? It keeps the cool air in and the heat out, simple as that. 

So, check your door and window seal to make sure everything is secure.

You can add isolation or close off rooms to increase the effect. 

Keep it close

This one is for the Air Conditioner units that can be individually controlled. 

Take your AC power with you, where you need it, and shut it off where you don’t.

This saves energy and gives you more power. 

Use as needed is the best advice to save on energy, and make your Air Conditioner work for you. 

If you don’t have an AC unit yet, check out our guide to picking the perfect Air Conditioner.

And call Maydone for AC repairs 24/ or installation. 

Enjoy your summer! 

How to pick the perfect air conditioner for your home

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It may be chilly now but don’t let the next heatwave catch you by surprise.

Here are some tips on how to pick the perfect air conditioner for your home.

If you are finally getting that AC unit you dreamed of or just want to renovate, this is the article for you!

When it comes to AC units it is basically down to size, needs, and budget!

So here are your options for staying cool all year long:

Window Air Conditioner Units 

The cheapest of the bunch

Good for a smaller space to cool, like just in your bedroom or living room, which will work just fine for these systems.

They range from $150 to $300 and it usually fits a variety of windows sizes.

If this sounds like your home you can check out some of the best ones here. 

Wall Air Conditioners

Essentially the same as a Window AC, but installed through a wall.

A with pricier and it, of course, and requires the wall installation.

A bit pricier than the former units, they go for $400 to $700.

The most important benefit is they let you keep your window intact, good is you value the light coming from the windows.

Still a cheap option for cooling a room, here are some of the top ones you can get. 

Portable Air Conditioners

Also, just enough power to cool one room at a time, but you can move them from room to room as you wish. 

These sell for around $250 to $500.

They are autonomous so you change their location around your home, it is the biggest benefit.

One thing, a lot of these units require a hot air vent to function so think about that, there are ventless options as well.

Check your top options here. 

Ductless Air Conditioners 

The ductless mini-split units are a great choice for cooling rooms with no windows or homes that cant have ducts installed. 

The units can range from $700 to $2,500,

They can be placed in one or several rooms to cool larger spaces, they are individually controlled so you can choose where to turn them on.

These units come with an inside and outside system and also require installation.

Discover the right one for your home here. 

Central Air Conditioners 

The most complete of the options, it can cool an entire home at once, cold air runs through ducts in the walls and ceiling. 

Central Air Conditioners go for $1,000 to $3,500.

Many homes have them already installed, if not you can easily add or replace them for a newer one.

Professional installation is required due to the complexity of the system.

For help write Maydone or call us at +1 (888) 513-0052 / +1 (647)-558-5825

Stay cool out there with the professionals!

Why Your AC Unit Is Not Working

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Did your air conditioner suddenly stop working? Maybe our tips can help you fix the problem!

 

It’s the weekend and all you want to do is to chill at home, reading a book, while the air conditioner regulates the temperature to a nice degree. It could be perfect, but suddenly you notice that the air conditioner is not blowing cold air. That can be frustrating, especially when it’s one of the hottest days of the year. But help is already around the corner. Here are two ways to repair the air conditioner if it doesn’t cool your apartment or if it is leaking water.

 

If you don’t feel like doing repairing the air conditioner yourself, we’ll be happy to assist you with it. Our experienced technicians have seen every problem before and they for sure know how to fix them. Contact us online or call us: +1 (289) 801-7857 or +1 (888) 513-0

 

The Air from The AC Unit Isn’t Cold

 

 So, your AC Unit does turn on and at first, everything seems fine… But soon you notice that the air that is coming out of your appliance isn’t cold. How can you fix this? Firstly, make sure that all of the vents are open and check if the thermostat is set properly. If the AC is still not working, you want to check if the air filter is clogged with dirt or other debris. If that is the case you can simply clean the filter with mild soap and water to get the air flowing again. Remember to clean and change the filter regularly, so you can avoid this problem in the future. Furthermore, check to see if there is ice on the coils. If so, turn the fan on so it melts.

 

Another reason might be that there is a problem with the fan or the fan motor. There could be a leak in the refrigerant line that stops the electricity from getting to the motor. In this case, you should consult one of or professionals to help you.

 

The Air Conditioner is Leaking

 

If your AC is working and your apartment cools down as wished but you find a small lake underneath it, the drain line might be clogged. Again, the first step for you is to clean the air filter and see if that solves the problem. If that doesn’t help, you should find out where the water is coming from. If it is coming from the front of your appliance it might be possible that the unit wasn’t installed correctly. Get help from a professional as the unit has to be taken out and get installed properly.

 

If the water is coming from somewhere else, you should check if you can feel any resistance in the tubes that are leading from the unit. They might be clogged with dirt or debris that you need to clean as the water needs to move.

 

Modern AC units come with an emergency shutoff feature that will shut the device off when the drain line is clogged to protect the device. So, if you are experiencing a sudden shutdown, cleaning the tubes might be the solution to your problem.