February 12, 2015
What’s that terrible smell? If you can smell mold in your house, the source of it may be your air conditioner. Since your unit is outside, it can attract dirt and other contaminants. When combined with the constant moisture your system accumulates, it can, if not properly cleaned, lead to mold and bacteria buildup.
August 5, 2014
The cost of energy has forced many Orlando homeowners to think of alternative ways to keep cool in the summer, that won’t break the bank. Here are some suggestions to help you downsize your A/C use, reduce your carbon footprint, and save you money all summer long.
July 10, 2014
If you’ve just learned that your cooling system needs an R-22 refrigerant charge during this R-22 phaseout, these tips might help you avoid the high cost of refilling it. Since the U.S. EPA is phasing this refrigerant out, supplies are diminishing and prices are climbing.
July 1, 2014
Orlando summers can be unbearably humid, and an air conditioner that doesn’t cool your home properly can be a big headache. Keeping your air conditioning system running at maximum efficiency when it is blowing hot air may only mean getting a refrigerant charge.
June 19, 2014
Summer temperatures mean that if you’re home during the day you’ll likely need to run your A/C, even if you do all the right things like leaving your windows open during the coolest parts of the evening and use efficient ceiling fans to cool your home. Unfortunately, if you’re running your air conditioning during the …
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June 12, 2014
Keeping your outdoor A/C clean is a task that can be performed by the homeowner. If you keep your outdoor A/C clean, you will improve the efficiency of the unit and also safeguard yourself against untimely breakdowns. Breakdowns can occur when the A/C unit is dirty, and this may lead to expensive repair bills.
May 20, 2014
Knowing when to replace your air conditioner can be difficult to figure out. Replacing it too early can result in you getting less out of your money than you would by keeping it a few more years. On the other hand, replacing it too late can leave you without cool air on a sweltering summer …
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May 8, 2014
Air conditioners tend to be pretty tough pieces of equipment that will run reliably for years, but even the best will break down eventually. If you are having problems with the system in your Orlando-area home, there may be solutions to some of the most common air conditioner problems, which may help you avoid an …
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October 3, 2013
If you’re having a new air conditioning system installed in your Orlando area home, and your HVAC technician says your home requires a three-ton A/C, you may be surprised at the need for such a heavy piece of equipment. The fact is, in air-conditioning parlance, the word “ton” is a measurement of A/C capacity, not …
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September 19, 2013
Though the first floor of your Orlando home may be cool and comfortable, it’s not uncommon for upstairs rooms to be too hot. This is partly because hot air rises, and partly because of all the solar energy absorbed by the upper walls and roof. (The first floor, in comparison, is mostly shaded by the …
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