October 8, 2013
Air conditioning is essential in our Central Florida region, and the more efficiently your A/C operates the better. To maximize cooling efficiency when you’re replacing or improving your cooling system, make sure the A/C is equipped with a thermal expansion valve. A thermal expansion valve (TXV) will increase the efficiency and extend the life of …
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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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April 30, 2013
Replacing your air conditioner is never fun, but if you’re a homeowner, you’ll likely have to do it eventually. But how can you tell when it’s time to upgrade your system, and what should you look for in a replacement unit? In this quick guide, we’ll explain when an air conditioner should be retired, and …
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September 18, 2012
Similar to the way an automobile will make clinking or clanking noises, or how a smoke detector will beep when their batteries are getting low, the sounds coming from a noisy air conditioner can send homeowners a “help” signal when something is amiss with the system.
September 6, 2012
Refrigerant huffing is now the fourth most common substance abuse of teenagers. Its often-easy availability and quick high attracts youthful, naive experimenters. Refrigerant is the lifeblood of your central air conditioner and is installed in the system through ports in the outdoor compressor/condenser unit in your backyard. Removing a small amount of refrigerant through an …
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September 4, 2012
This summer, use ceiling fans to help you keep your cool — and your money.
August 23, 2012
When you regularly use your home air conditioner over a long, hot Orlando summer, at some point you might experience a problem with the system. Neglected systems and even those that are serviced regularly can fail, because air-conditioning systems are manufactured with moving parts and electrical components.
July 26, 2012
Have you ever held off on needed repairs or upgrades because you didn’t know who to call? Or have you wondered if the service technician who comes to repair your heating or cooling system really knows what he’s doing? Sometimes it’s hard to know who to trust with your expensive home comfort system. However, all …
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July 24, 2012
If you’re in need of an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) contractor, you should know there’s more to choosing one that simply flipping open the phonebook and picking the first company that you see. The HVAC contractor that you choose could mean the difference between having an efficient, well-performing HVAC system as opposed to …
July 19, 2012
Your air conditioner can’t last forever, and if it’s been showing certain signs lately, now could be the time for a new one. After all, repairs can extend the life of your older equipment, but there are many incentives available with a replacement that may be impossible to achieve with a repair.
