Last week, we blogged about the importance and benefits of arranging for a spring inspection and tune-up to maintain your residential air conditioner. This is the best way to ensure maximum energy efficiency from your AC during the summer, as well as to protect it from unnecessary repair problems and see that it enjoys a long service life.
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Some of the Major Benefits of Air Conditioning Maintenance
February 29, 2016
As spring quickly approaches, warm weather is sure to have Conway, FL residents turning on their air conditioners soon. Is your AC system ready for the heat? If you haven’t scheduled an air conditioning maintenance appointment in the last year, it may not be! AC maintenance is the number one method to prevent major air conditioner problems down the road.
AC Problems You May Encounter When the Warm Weather Returns
February 22, 2016
In no time at all, spring will bring warmer temperatures to Lake Nona, FL and you’ll be ready to turn on your air conditioner for the first time this season. Even if you are diligent about scheduling routine maintenance, you may run into issues with your system from time to time. A malfunctioning air conditioner in our hot and sticky climate is simply not an option. Now is the time to turn on your AC and check to see if you encounter any of the following AC problems.
Variable-Speed Air Conditioners and High Energy Efficiency
February 15, 2016
When you consider how much work air conditioning systems in Orlando have to perform over the long hot seasons, it’s actually a marvel they don’t need to be replaced every single year! Of course, manufacturers construct ACs to last as long as possible, and if you take care of your home’s air conditioner (that means annual spring maintenance, without fail) it should provide you with around 15 years of cooling.
Should I Replace the Compressor on My Air Conditioner?
February 8, 2016
Is It Too Early to Call for Air Conditioning Maintenance?
February 1, 2016
It seems like only yesterday we were reminding people to have maintenance checks to make sure their HVAC equipment was prepared to handle the cooler weather of winter. But this is Florida, after all, and the winters here are mild and don’t hang around. In fact, it won’t be long until we’re enjoying warm temperatures once again—although perhaps “enjoying” isn’t always the right term for when it gets extraordinarily hot.
Some Common Misunderstandings about Air Conditioners
January 25, 2016
Air conditioners are a large part of everyday life, particularly in a place like Orlando, where we have resort-style weather for much of the year, and our summers can become brutally hot and humid. But because people often take ACs for granted—basically like background noise—there are many misconceptions that have developed around them. We’d like to clear up a few of the more common ones that we’ve run into as HVAC contractors in the area.
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make with a New Air Conditioner Installation
January 18, 2016
There really is no “off season” for air conditioning in Florida. Even during the winter, we expect to have air conditioners humming away some days. However, winter does present the best opportunity to arrange for the replacement of an old air conditioning system, or the installation of the first AC for a new house.
You should always have professionals perform the installation/replacement so you can avoid a number of major mistakes homeowners often make with ACs. In this post, we’ll look at the biggest error an amateur can make when it comes to installing a new cooling system.
3 Benefits of Installing Zone Control for Your Home
January 11, 2016
What is zone control? It’s a way to divide up the heating and air conditioning of your home into a series of different “zones” that can be manipulated separate from each other. The conventional HVAC system has an all-or-nothing ventilation layout, so that each time the heater or AC turns on, the conditioned air from the blower goes to all of the rooms. Zone control uses dampers placed into the ducts to close off sections of the ventilation network so that only specific zones receive heater/cooled air. Thermostats in each zone control the settings, and all the thermostat are networked through a central panel that operates all of the zones.
Ideal Thermostat Settings for Florida Winters
January 4, 2016
The winters in Florida are famously mild, which is one of the reasons the state is among the top tourist destinations in the U.S. during this time of year. However, we still encounter colder days when we need to raise the thermostat settings to turn on our heaters. Because homeowners here are far less used to operating heating systems than in other parts of the country, they often make errors with setting the thermostat during the winter. This often leads to energy waste and discomfort.
