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

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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Your Pets May Be Damaging Your Air Conditioner

Monday, May 13th, 2024

Many things can potentially cause damage to an air conditioner. A storm-flung tree branch can hit the outdoor unit. Water from a roof leak or plumbing emergency can do serious harm to the electrical components of the indoor unit. Some of these things can’t be avoided or prepared for. But did you know that your pets could also be damaging your AC system? This you can do something about. Here’s the info you need.

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When Is AC Repair an Emergency?

Monday, April 15th, 2024

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In our climate, air conditioning isn’t a luxury. It’s absolutely necessary at certain times of year for your comfort, and a lack of AC can pose serious health risks. So when something goes wrong with your air conditioner, you have to take it seriously. You can’t just ignore it.

Air conditioner repair is essential when your cooling system isn’t providing the relief you need, or is exhibiting strange symptoms that could lead to a major breakdown. But that doesn’t mean that every AC problem requires immediate action. When is an AC repair an actual emergency? We’ll share some guidelines that might help you make that decision.

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AC Sounds that Mean You Need Repair

Monday, March 18th, 2024

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Your air conditioner’s ability to communicate with you is pretty limited. It can’t just say, “Excuse me, I’m not feeling so well.” But it will often make some noise when it’s struggling with a problem. If you’re familiar with the regular sounds of your air conditioner operating properly, you’ll notice when a strange sound comes up.

What do those air conditioner sounds mean? They mean you need AC repair. Here are some of the most common troubling noises and what they indicate.

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Is Your Orlando Air Conditioner Ready for the Heat?

Monday, March 4th, 2024

Temperatures may still be mild for now, but our hot spring weather will be here soon enough. When it arrives, you’ll want to make sure that your air conditioning system is ready to handle the heat. If you haven’t done so already, now is the perfect time to schedule maintenance for your air conditioner.

But what if your AC has been struggling recently? If you’ve found its performance to be less than stellar, and your home comfort and utility bills have been paying the price, it could be time for an air conditioning replacement. Here are the signs that mean your cooling system may not be ready for the lengthy cooling season ahead.

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