Action Air – Serving Tennessee & Kentucky - Action Air specializes in residential, commercial and industrial HVAC repairs and installations. Serving the Clarksville & Hopkinsville area since 1979.

Some think “Energy Star” is a brand name or a promotional gimmick. It’s not! It is a volunteer program sanctioned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Action Air trusts its findings, and so should you! 

Energy Star Certification

• In order to earn the Energy star logo, appliances must be certified by an independent third party.
• This third-party certification is based on testing in EPA recognized laboratories.
• They also protect our climate by helping prevent harmful carbon pollution and help in reducing other greenhouse gasses.

Central Air Conditioning Units

• The biggest value of an Energy Star a/c unit is that they are more efficient to operate.
• They use about 8% less energy than conventional new models.
• Qualified equipment can cut your annual energy bill by more than $115.

Tips to save on cooling bill this summer:

• Action Air recommends:
  • Change your air filters
  • Keep bushes trimmed around your outdoor unit.
  • Use a programmable thermostat.
  • And above all, have regular maintenance scheduled to keep your unit running smoothly for years to come and your energy bills low.

More ways to save:

• Go to the Energy Star website for more information about how you can save more on your energy bill like:
  • Adding insulation to your attic.
  • Energy Star light bulbs that use up to 90 percent less energy.
  • How to use your dryer efficiently.
  • And more!

Action Air has provided heating, cooling, sales, and service since 1979 and proudly serves customers in Montgomery, Stewart, Robertson, Dickson, Houston, and Cheatham counties in Tennessee and Christian, Todd, and Logan counties in Kentucky. We have certified, NON-COMMISSIONED service technicians, qualified installers, and a knowledgeable sales staff. We can help you with your heating and cooling needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

When you need action, call the experienced professionals at Action Air today – (931) 647-8525. 

With today’s technology, you can do almost anything from your smartphone. You can even get savings on your energy bill with a Wi-Fi thermostat, and Action Air can help. 

Wi-Fi thermostats have been around for a while now, and each year they keep getting more intelligent and efficient.

Wi-Fi thermostat benefits

• Some models can even learn your at-home habits and adjust your thermostat when no one is home. 
  • This is one of the ways a Wi-Fi thermostat can save you money on your energy bills.
• Depending on your model, you can adjust your thermostat manually from your smartphone to have your home ready and comfortable when you get home from work.
• With a Smart Thermostat, it can learn when you leave the house and when you’re coming home to adjust the thermostat accordingly.
  • This can be done either by motion sensors or by checking the location of your phone, known as geo-fencing.
  • When the thermostat senses that your home is empty, it will switch to energy-saving mode.
  • It can even adjust the temperature while you’re sleeping.

Energy Savings

• According to Energy Saver, you can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling by simply turning your thermostat back 7º-10º for 8 hours a day from its normal setting. A Wi-Fi thermostat can do that for you.

Give Action Air a call if you are interested in a Wi-Fi thermostat, and we can find and install just the right one for you.

Action Air has provided heating, cooling, sales, and service to residential and commercial customers since 1979. We have certified, NON-COMMISSIONED service technicians, qualified installers, and a knowledgeable sales staff. We can help you with your heating and cooling needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you need action, call Action Air (931) 647-8525.

Did you know that your HVAC system accounts for more than half of your total energy bill? Here are some simple ways to help keep a lid on your bill payments.

Change your air filters

• Surveys say that most people do NOT change their air filters regularly.
• Replacing or cleaning your air filters every 30 days can save you up to 15% on your monthly bill.
• Depending on your filters, some can even be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or rinsed and air dried.
• There are several types of filters.

Keep your HVAC unit maintained

• You should have your unit checked twice a year by a professional technician.
• Action Air offers twice-yearly maintenance schedules.

Schedule your thermostat

• You will save a lot of money on your bill by scheduling your thermostat.
• Set your thermostat 7 to 10 degrees above normal setting when leaving for work and especially when you go on vacation.

Check your SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)

• Your SEER ratio should be located on the outside of your unit.
• This measures the AC and heat pump efficiency on your HVAC system.
• Most units are between 13 – 21.
• The higher the SEER number the more you save on your energy bill each year.

Other factors that will help you save on your energy bill include:

• Upgrading windows in your home.
• Use ceiling fans to help send heat and cooling air to the people in the room.
• Upgrade your light bulbs to LEDs which use less energy.
  • You can also add a motion sensor to turn lights off automatically when no one is in the room.
• Check your doors and windows for good seals that prevent drafts and also check your attic insulation.

Check with Action Air about other ways to help save you money.

Action Air has provided heating, cooling, sales, and service since 1979. We have certified, NON-COMMISSIONED service technicians, qualified installers, and a knowledgeable sales staff. We can help you with your heating and cooling needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you need action, call Action Air (931) 647-8525.

If you smell a musty or dirty odor in your home, it could be coming from your HVAC duct system. Action Air wants you to know how this happens and what to do about it.

Basics of your air duct system

• Supply ducts push the air throughout your home, and the return ducts bring the old air back for filtering and conditioning.
• HVAC systems need an equal amount of air entering and exiting through the ducts for efficient operation.
• Air ducts are located either beneath the floor or in your attic space, depending upon the location of the air handler.

How do air ducts get dirty?

• Airborne contaminants like smoke, mold, and dander from pets are circulating in your home and in your air ducts.
• Most of these are caught by your air filters but not all.
• Here are some air filter recommendations from Consumer Reports.
• If you have a moisture problem in your home, mold could form in your ductwork, resulting in musty duct odor.
• Rodents can sometimes infiltrate your ductwork, leaving waste that can affect the cleanliness of your ducts.
• Action Air recommends changing disposable filters every month.

What can you do to help your ductwork?

• If you have floor vents, remove the covers and vacuum accumulated dust and dirt as far into the ducts as possible.
• Make sure vents are open, and nothing is placed over them that could block the airflow.

When to call Action Air?

• If you smell a musty duct odor.
• If your system is unusually hot or freezing over, which can be an indication of restricted airflow.

At Action Air, routine maintenance includes ductwork inspection.

If you notice any smells coming from your HVAC system, give Action Air a call at (931) 647-8525 or schedule an appointment here.

If you have any A/C system problems, now is the time to call Action Air for a complete check-up.

Action Air has provided heating, cooling, sales, and service since 1979. We have certified, NON-COMMISSIONED service technicians, qualified installers, and a knowledgeable sales staff. We can help you with your heating and cooling needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you need action, call Action Air (931) 647-8525.

Action Air says, If your A/C unit is making a funny noise, it might be something serious. Here are some common noises you might encounter.

Banging Noises

• A banging noise indicates a problem with the compressor. 
• It’s not uncommon for parts to become loose inside the compressor over time.
• If your air conditioner is producing a banging sound, call Action Air to receive assistance with this problem.

Screeching Sounds

• This is the most common sound from a malfunctioning fan motor.
• The central air conditioning system connected to your home features a fan designed to remove heat from the refrigerant.
• It may also be caused by a broken motor in the compressor or the condenser system.
• If you hear a screeching sound coming from the HVAC system, deactivate the system and call Action Air.

Humming Noises

• If you’re hearing a humming sound, it might be due to a defective contactor relay switch.
• This component is designed to start the outdoor condenser unit when it receives a signal from your thermostat.
• DO NOT ignore any electrical issues with your system. This could cause extensive repairs. Call Action Air.

Buzzing Sounds

• A buzzing sound from your a/c unit may signal a loose or unbalanced fan blade in your outdoor condenser unit.
• It can also be caused by:
  • Faulty outdoor fan motor
  • Dirty condenser coils
  • Loose components
  • Obstruction near the copper lines.
  • The most severe issue might be a problem with a refrigerant leak.
  • DO NOT ignore a buzzing sound. Call Action Air.

If you hear any type of noise coming from your HVAC system, give Action Air a call at (931) 647-8525 or schedule an appointment here.

If you have any A/C system problems, now is the time to call Action Air for a complete check-up.

Action Air has provided heating, cooling, sales, and service since 1979. We have certified, NON-COMMISSIONED service technicians, qualified installers, and a knowledgeable sales staff. We can help you with your heating and cooling needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you need action, call Action Air (931) 647-8525. 

What Causes an Air Conditioner to Leak

While all A/C’s leak some water, certain conditions cause your air conditioner to leak more. Action Air wants you to be aware of the most common causes.

Dirty Air Filters

• Your air conditioner needs to be able to pull air into the air handler. When you have a clogged air filter, it can restrict the flow of warm air, causing a frozen evaporator coil.

Low Refrigerant

• Refrigerant levels need to be just right for your unit to operate efficiently. When your system has low Freon levels, it can cause the evaporator coil* to freeze.

*The evaporator coil refers to the part of your air conditioner that absorbs the heat and takes it out of the air circulating around your home. When working correctly, the evaporator circulates the refrigerant or Freon vapor at about 40 degrees. If you have any ice in the evaporator coil, this will create more ice, and eventually, the entire evaporator coil will become a huge block of ice. With the coil freezing, the blower fan will strain to pull air through the evaporator coil and will most likely overheat. Click here for a video on Evaporator coil freeze.

Disconnected or clogged condensate drain

• All A/C’s create condensation as the evaporator coil cools the air pulled into the air handler.
• Your AC system has a condensate pan under the evaporator coil that catches water.
• The drip pan can leak water if the condensate drain line gets clogged.
• It will also leak if the condensate drain pipe gets disconnected from the AC unit.

The water produced by your air conditioning system under normal circumstances is not enough to cause harm. However, when your unit has too much condensation because it is continuously running or the drain is clogged, there are several concerns:

• Mold and mildew
• Sheetrock and insulation damage
• Electrical complications.

You can reduce the risk of damage from a leaking air conditioner by properly maintaining your HVAC system.

If you have any A/C system problems, now is the time to call Action Air for a complete check-up.

Action Air has provided heating, cooling, sales, and service since 1979. We have certified, NON-COMMISSIONED service technicians, qualified installers, and a knowledgeable sales staff. We can help you with your heating and cooling needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you need action, call Action Air (931) 647-8525.

At Action Air, our technicians are non-commissioned, meaning they won’t try to sell you something you don’t actually need and they are always looking out for what’s best for you and your budget.

Action Air explains the benefits of using a company with non-commissioned technicians for your HVAC needs.

Commissioned Technicians

• Some HVAC companies pay their technicians by commission, which means they get 10-12% commission on whatever they can sell you.
• HVAC companies can have a quota their technicians have to meet or they may lose their jobs.
• This type of payment can lead to dishonesty or motivate techs to convince a customer they need an expensive repair when they really don’t.

Routine maintenance

• Having routine maintenance on your HVAC system is a very important step in the long-term life of your HVAC equipment. 
• Unfortunately, commissioned technicians or salespeople use these routine calls to take advantage of unsuspecting customers.

Bait & Switch

• If you hear about an HVAC company offering low-cost tune-ups, start asking questions.
• If they use commissioned service technicians, you can be confident that you’re in for bait & switch, and you’ll be facing hardball sales tactics touting “solutions” you don’t really need.
• At Action Air, all of our prices are listed on our website and all of our techs are non-commissioned, meaning they won’t try and take advantage of you on a service or routine call.

CBC News Sting Operation

• CBC News recently rigged a house with a simple broken wire on an HVAC system and sent 6 different commissioned technicians to the house. 
• Each of the 6 repairmen tried to swindle the poor lady out of hundreds of dollars in phony repairs.

If you’re unsure if an HVAC company is being honest about what needs to be done to repair your system, call Action Air. We’re happy to send a technician out to give you a second opinion.

Action Air has been providing heating, cooling, sales, and service since 1979. We have certified, NON-COMMISSIONED, service technicians, qualified installers, and a knowledgeable sales staff. We can help you with your heating and cooling needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you need action, call Action Air (931) 647-8525.

Action Air explains a few of the most common commercial HVAC problems they run into

Commercial HVAC problems can impact productivity levels, safety, and energy bills. Here are some common problems to be aware of.

Dirty filters

• Dirty and worn filters force your AC to work harder, which increases energy costs and reduces the life of your equipment.
• New filters will improve your building’s IAQ and keep dust and other allergens away.

Leaking refrigerant

• Your system can’t do its job if it doesn’t have enough refrigerant.
• Refrigerants are liquid agents that make air conditioning possible.
• These are contained within the coils of the HVAC system and cool and dehumidify indoor air.
• Read more about commercial refrigeration here.

Thermostat Malfunctions

• Your thermostat regulates the time and amount of heating and cooling your unit should produce.
• When your thermostat malfunctions, your building can suffer from intermittent temperature fluctuations.
• Don’t jump to the conclusion that your HVAC system isn’t working properly until you’ve checked the thermostat functionality.

Lack of maintenance

• When you don’t have regular maintenance performed, minor problems become major repair expenses.
• Regular maintenance can prevent most problems because the technicians can identify and correct issues that prevent your equipment from working properly.

A preventative maintenance program is critical to ensuring your system functions properly and efficiently. However, even the most well-maintained commercial equipment will need to be repaired from time to time, particularly if you experience any of the following

• Odors or poor indoor air quality (IAQ)
• Strange sounds
• Uneven heating and cooling throughout the building
• Loss of system efficiency
• A rise in heating and cooling costs

Action Air is here to help prevent any issues so schedule your maintenance check-up to avoid these common commercial HVAC problems now!

Action Air has been providing heating, cooling, sales, and service since 1979. We have certified service technicians, qualified installers, and a knowledgeable sales staff. We can help you with your heating and cooling needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you need action, call Action Air (931) 647-8525.