Why Your AC is Short Cycling: Causes and Fixes

Outdoor air conditioning condenser unit connected to HVAC diagnostic gauges with open service panels during AC short cycling troubleshooting at a home in Las Cruces.

Why Your AC is Short Cycling: Causes and Fixes AC short cycling is caused by dirty filters, a poorly located thermostat, low refrigerant levels, or an oversized unit. Also, short cycling is a turn-on-and-off every few minutes that occurs during rapid temperature changes. In Las Cruces, the afternoon desert heat, combined with nighttime steep temperature […]

AC Coil Cleaning: DIY vs Professional

Air Control evaporator coil cleaning inside a residential air conditioning system in a Las Cruces home to remove dust buildup and maintain efficient cooling.

AC Coil Cleaning: DIY vs Professional DIY AC coil cleaning effectively removes debris and dust buildup from your coils. Then, you can safely clean light dust off your outdoor unit condenser, rinse the unit with a garden hose, and flush your condensate drain line. These work wonders in Las Cruces, where desert dust builds up […]

What is the AC size for a 1,500–2,000 sq ft house in New Mexico?

Modern gas furnace maintenance setup showing diagnostic tools and key components, symbolizing professional HVAC services by Air Control Services in Las Cruces, NM.

What is the AC size for a 1,500–2,000 sq ft house in New Mexico? The right AC size for a 1500 to 2000 sq ft house ranges from 2.5 to 3.5 tons. This assumes you have adequate house insulation and standard 8-foot ceilings. Still, the range is not set in stone because factors like Las […]