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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 …

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.

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 …

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.