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Keep Your Air Conditioner From Freezing With These Tips

Keep Your Air Conditioner From Freezing With These Tips

July 19, 2016

Your air conditioner can freeze up just when you need it most. And in Orlando in the summertime, no one wants to be without air conditioning. A frozen air conditioner can occur for a variety of reasons, but when it happens, you need to turn off the A/C and let it thaw, then address the …

Maximize Your Air Conditioner Efficiency This Summer

Maximize Your Air Conditioner Efficiency This Summer

June 14, 2016

Air conditioning bills can put a damper on summertime household spending, so it makes sense to do whatever you can to minimize those bills. Aside from the obvious solution – adapting to higher temperatures in the home – homeowners can take a variety of actions to improve air conditioner efficiency. When an A/C is operating …

Cooling Season HVAC Terms to Know

Cooling Season HVAC Terms to Know

June 7, 2016

As a homeowner, you’ll eventually have to communicate with an HVAC technician about your air conditioning system, either to schedule maintenance, arrange for a repair, or choose a replacement system. You can communicate much more effectively if you’re familiar with key HVAC terms related to air conditioning. Following are some of the most common:

Get Educated About Refrigerant

Get Educated About Refrigerant

April 26, 2016

A central air conditioner has many mechanical components, but the crucial element in its ability to cool is the refrigerant it contains. Refrigerants are chemical compounds called hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), and R-410A is the one now used in new cooling systems.

Air Conditioner Shopping? Use These Tips

Air Conditioner Shopping? Use These Tips

April 5, 2016

Choosing a new air conditioner could be one of the most challenging projects you face as a homeowner, since there’s little easy about selecting the right system. Not only does your summertime comfort depend on making a good choice, but so do your energy bills for a long time to come.

Repair or Replace? Make the Right Decision for Your HVAC System

Repair or Replace? Make the Right Decision for Your HVAC System

October 29, 2015

Your home’s HVAC system components are bound to wear out over time, even if you’ve made maintenance a priority. When a breakdown occurs and you’re facing a big repair bill, weighing the following factors can help you decide whether it’s better to repair or replace the equipment.

Ideas for Hiding Your Outdoor HVAC Unit

Ideas for Hiding Your Outdoor HVAC Unit

October 27, 2015

As important as your air conditioner is for comfort in Orlando’s warm climate, the outdoor HVAC unit does little for the look of your garden. With the right landscaping and structures, however, you can help this vital piece of equipment blend in beautifully.

Frozen Evaporator Coils Can Be a Problem, So Fix Them With These Tips

Frozen Evaporator Coils Can Be a Problem, So Fix Them With These Tips

August 11, 2015

Efficient home cooling is an essential comfort element in the Central Florida region. When there’s a problem with the A/C, you want it fixed immediately. One common problem with an A/C system is frozen evaporator coils. Keep reading to learn if you can troubleshoot this problem should it arise or if professional assistance is required.

Important A/C Features to Look for When Looking for a New System

Important A/C Features to Look for When Looking for a New System

August 6, 2015

The latest advanced A/C systems deliver as much as 50 percent greater efficiency than older models and current models manufactured at minimum federal efficiency standards. If you want the best cooling and dehumidification performance from your new A/C installation, take a look at some of the available A/C features that can make it possible.