Gary Munson Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Prep Your Home for an AC Replacement Appointment

Monday, January 20th, 2025

Air conditioner installation or replacement might be pretty exciting for you. It’s a once-in-a-decade experience. But for us, well… we’re excited that you’ll have a new system that perfectly fits your comfort needs. It might not seem quite as exciting, though, to HVAC technicians who go through this process every day! That’s why we’re the perfect people to answer any questions you have.

Since it has been many years between your last AC installation and the next one, the process could easily be confusing or overwhelming. But we’re here to help! How should you prepare for your AC replacement appointment? What should you expect? Here’s everything you need to know.

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How Often Do Air Conditioners Need Service?

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

In the Orlando area, our air conditioners really have their work cut out for them! It has to be a top priority to take excellent care of them. If you do that, you can have a system that functions well and stays efficient for many years. What kind of care do air conditioners need? How often should they be serviced? We’ve got some helpful suggestions to keep your AC in great shape.

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When Do AC Air Filters Need to Be Changed?

Monday, December 9th, 2024

In our climate, we really can’t risk doing damage to our air conditioners. We need them in good working order at all times! That means it’s essential to prioritize AC maintenance and, whenever something does go wrong, to get repairs right away before it gets any worse. But is there anything else you should be doing to keep your air conditioner happy and healthy? Yes!

Your air conditioner has an air filter that needs regular attention, so it doesn’t end up clogged with a thick mat of dust. When should you be changing your AC air filter, and how do you get it done right? We’ll tell you everything you need to know.

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What Does Ice on an Air Conditioner Mean?

Monday, November 25th, 2024

Air conditioners make things cold. That’s their whole purpose, obviously. Does that mean it’s a good sign for ice to build up on an air conditioner? That means it’s very cold, right? Well, no. In fact, ice on an air conditioner’s coils is an indication that the system needs AC repair. What’s going on? Here’s some info.

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How to Properly Retire Your AC for the Season

Monday, November 11th, 2024

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Summers are long in our area, and your air conditioner worked very hard all throughout the many hot months. It’s finally time to let it take a break and rest during the next few months. But if you want to be sure it’ll be in good shape when you need it for springtime, there are some important steps you should take now.

What does your AC system need at the end of the season? Here are our best tips on how to properly retire your air conditioner so it will be safe all winter and ready to go when the summer heat hits again.

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Is End-of-Season AC Repair Worth It?

Monday, September 16th, 2024

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Do you hear a strange noise? Or perhaps you’ve detected an odd odor? Maybe you’re just not happy with the performance of your air conditioner now, at the end of a long summer of Florida heat. But the summer is ending. You won’t be requiring so much from that air conditioner. Is it worth it to have AC repairs done now, at the end of the season, or can you put that off until next spring? Here’s our advice.

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Strange, Surprising Causes of AC Problems

Monday, August 19th, 2024

Sometimes, the reason why an air conditioner struggles or breaks down are straightforward and simple and make perfect sense. Layers of dust caused overheating, as though the air conditioner was wearing a sweater in July. Lack of lubrication between moving parts caused friction and wear and tear. The vibration of the system caused a screw to work itself loose. Logical, right?

Sometimes, air conditioner problems have much more unusual causes. What kind of strange, surprising things can create major problems for your AC system? We’ve got some weird ones to share with you!

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The Difference Prompt AC Repair Can Make

Monday, July 8th, 2024

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When you know—or even just suspect—that something is wrong with your air conditioner, it can be tempting to wait and see. Will it be okay for a while longer, so you don’t have to worry about repairs right away? Will it somehow magically fix itself? No! Don’t postpone AC repair. Having a technician check out any air conditioning problems as soon as possible will make a big difference. Here’s what we mean.

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Smelly AC? These Odors Mean You Need Repair!

Monday, June 24th, 2024

Air conditioners can be a little bit finicky. And if something goes wrong, you might not realize at first. One way you might notice a clue that there’s a problem with your air conditioner is with your nose. It’s true! Your air conditioner should not make any odors. If you’ve got a smelly AC, it needs to be repaired. What smells can happen? What do they mean? We’ll tell you.

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Recent Energy-Efficient AC Innovations

Monday, May 27th, 2024

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If you’ve got an aging air conditioner, you may already have realized that it’s not as efficient as it once was. Maintenance, performed by a qualified professional once a year, can keep AC efficiency pretty steady for quite a while. But eventually, even that won’t be enough to prevent the efficiency of your air conditioner from dropping.

Here’s something you might not have known, though: today’s efficient air conditioners are far and away more efficient than even the top-of-the-line systems were when you bought your last air conditioner. Not just more efficient than those air conditioners are now—more efficient than they were when they were brand-new. How are these new high-efficiency air conditioners able to save so much energy? We’ll tell you!

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