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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.

Should You Choose a Variable-Speed Air Handler When You Upgrade the A/C?

Should You Choose a Variable-Speed Air Handler When You Upgrade the A/C?

July 28, 2015

The development of the variable-speed air handler improves your options for cool comfort and energy efficiency. For decades, air conditioner and furnace air circulation was limited to on/off operation. When a system with this limited functionality cycles on, the blower delivers at 100 percent output. When it cycles off, the output is zero percent. This …

Adding to Your Home? Here Are Some Cooling Options to Consider

Adding to Your Home? Here Are Some Cooling Options to Consider

July 9, 2015

When you are expanding the size of your Orlando home with an addition, one of the many things you will have to consider is its cooling needs. Several cooling options are available for your new home addition, depending on the size of the addition and the condition of your current cooling system.

The A/C Condensate Drain: 3 Common Problems to Watch For

The A/C Condensate Drain: 3 Common Problems to Watch For

July 7, 2015

While the warm, sunny climate of Orlando draws residents and visitors alike, it’s air conditioning that keeps them there. In addition to cool air, your A/C also generates a lot of water while removing excess humidity from your indoor environment. An air conditioner is designed to channel the water away, but A/C condensate drain problems can wreak …

What to Do When Your Air Conditioner Starts Blowing Hot Air

What to Do When Your Air Conditioner Starts Blowing Hot Air

June 18, 2015

In Orlando, the prospect of an air conditioner malfunction at the height of the summer isn’t something we like to think about. However, a malfunction may sometimes be easily corrected without a call to the HVAC technician. If the A/C is blowing hot air in your home, try these troubleshooting tips before calling in the pros. 

Keep Your A/C Protected During Hurricane Season With These Steps

Keep Your A/C Protected During Hurricane Season With These Steps

June 9, 2015

With another hurricane season right around the corner, it’s time to get your home ready to withstand the double danger of high winds and punishing torrential rains. When you’re taking essential safety precautions, don’t forget to look after the A/C. Following a few simple steps can help you prepare your air conditioner for hurricane season.

Keep Your Cooling System Safe From Theft With These Protection Tips

Keep Your Cooling System Safe From Theft With These Protection Tips

June 2, 2015

In hot and humid Orlando, your cooling system definitely has value to you, but the copper in the outdoor unit’s refrigerant lines and coil also has value to scrap metal thieves. Protecting your A/C unit from theft takes a small investment, but it will help keep your air conditioner around to enjoy for many more years. …

7 Essential Air Conditioner Components

7 Essential Air Conditioner Components

May 26, 2015

You rely on your air conditioner to keep your home comfortable during Orlando’s long, humid cooling season, but are you familiar with all the different parts that allow it to do its job? If not, here’s a primer on the essential air conditioner components that keep your home cool.

What’s the Difference Between First Time & Lifetime A/C Replacement Costs?

What’s the Difference Between First Time & Lifetime A/C Replacement Costs?

April 28, 2015

It is important to understand the difference between first time costs and lifetime costs when you replace your air conditioner. The need to replace your A/C equipment is more likely to be a surprise rather than a planned event. If you have not budgeted in advance for A/C replacement costs, you may be tempted to …

4 Basic Elements of a Professional A/C Installation

4 Basic Elements of a Professional A/C Installation

April 16, 2015

You want to buy the most energy-efficient air conditioner that you can afford for your Orlando home, but it is just as important to be sure your new equipment is installed correctly. A professional A/C installation will let you realize all of the energy and cost savings potential of your new air conditioner, but a …