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

Heat Pump FAQ: Everything You Need to Know

Monday, August 10th, 2020

Heat pumps might be growing in popularity, but there are still huge swathes of the country that don’t know how they work. This missing information can sometimes lead entire areas of people to sign up for central air conditioning installation when it might not be the most effective or efficient cooling solution available to them. The more informed a consumer is, the better off their air conditioner will be!

That’s why we’ve got to talk about heat pumps. For anyone out there that might either own one or is looking to get into owning one, there are some facts you should know. Having a basic understanding of how a heat pump air conditioner works, how efficient it is, and why it could be perfect for your home is vital. This information can make something like AC repair in Lake Mary, FL much less stressful.

We promise that after you read this blog post, you’ll feel much better about signing up for any heat pump services you might need.

Tags: AC Repair, Air conditioner, heat pump, Lake Mary
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What Constitutes a Great Maintenance Plan?

Monday, July 27th, 2020

Here at Gary Munson, our motto is “You will be more comfortable with the best!” Today, we’re going to talk about what this might mean in regards to your air conditioner. How can you be more comfortable with the best maintenance plan in the industry? What can you expect from a good maintenance visit during the springtime or summer? What the heck even is maintenance?

We’re glad you’re asking those questions because they’re important when trying to be a more vigilant homeowner. Neglect is the number one problem causer in this industry, and we’re always happy with a homeowner that’s exploring their comfort options. Any great HVAC contractor in Orlando, FL will have a maintenance plan that really gets at some of the problems our air conditioners start to develop.

What are those problems? Keep reading as we go into detail.

Tags: AC Maintenance, air conditioner maintenance, air conditioning maintenance, Orlando
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What Happens If You Don’t Call for AC Repair?

Monday, July 13th, 2020

There’s a problem that’s going around our community: homeowners who wait until the very last second to call for help with their struggling air conditioner. In these cases, as well as many others, the longer you wait the more problems you’re bound to endure, and we can’t accept that as your local HVAC service provider.

When it comes to air conditioning in Orlando, FL—quick repairs are vital. They’re the difference between an AC that still works and just needs inexpensive tweaks or a full system breakdown that requires replacement. Our air conditioners are working on full blast, day and night, through most of the summer. Do yourself and your wallet a favor and take a look at some of the reasons we have below to learn why you shouldn’t wait to call for AC repair.

Tags: AC Repair, Air Conditioner Repair, Air Conditioning, Orlando
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Common AC Repairs to Look For

Monday, June 1st, 2020

Air conditioners have trouble all the time, but telling the difference between something like a refrigerant leak and a clogged filter is a bit more complicated. That’s where a professional technician can come into play. We’ve got the experience and the tools to boil these issues down to a science, finding the root of a problem and fixing it.

That being said, it couldn’t hurt to inform homeowners to the point where they can more accurately call us for help. Every problem has its source, and if a homeowner can provide us with the right details, as well as know what to expect when it comes to how expensive the repair will be, then the process of air conditioning repair in Winter Park, FL can be much smoother!

Keep reading and we’ll let you in on some of the more common AC problems we come across in our neck of the woods.

Tags: AC Repair, Air Conditioner Repair, air conditioning repair, Winter Park
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4 Noises and What They Mean

Monday, May 4th, 2020

Noises can mean everything in our day to day lives, and when it comes to air conditioners this is no exception. From our smoke alarms to our regular morning alarms, we rely on our ears to notify us when there’s something wrong. Alarms tend to be bells or high pitched noises because they better catch our attention and make us uncomfortable, which then prompts us to change something—whether that be getting out of bed or take the burning baked ziti out of the oven!

In regard to air conditioners, noises still serve this same purpose. If there is something wrong with your air conditioner and it requires AC repair in Winter Park, FL, it could be expressing this issue through a loud or obnoxious noise.

That’s why we’re going to go over some of the more common noises that can be expressed through your air conditioner. If any of these noises sound familiar or are things you’re constantly experiencing, it could absolutely be time to call us for repairs.

Tags: AC Repair, Air Conditioner Repair, Air Conditioning, Winter Park
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When to Tell If It’s Time to Replace Your AC

Monday, April 20th, 2020

Telling the difference between a struggling AC that needs repairs and an AC that’s on its last legs boils down to a science. While professional technicians might be able to tell where on that scale a system might be, homeowners have trouble deciding whether or not they should pay for a repair or replacement and ultimately it’s their decision. Today we’re going to talk a little bit about how an air conditioner starts to falter and what you can do about it.

Do you call our team again for a targeted repair? Or do you call it quits and decide to start investing in a whole system replacement? Only with the right information and a team dedicated to HVAC service in Orlando, FL will you be able to make the right call. Hopefully, with the information we’ve provided down below, making that right decision won’t be so hard.

Tags: AC Replacement, Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning Replacement, Orlando
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How to Choose an Air Conditioner

Monday, April 6th, 2020

There are a lot of words going around these days from ductless air conditioners, to heat pumps, and for homeowners that haven’t purchased a new air conditioner in a while, it can be pretty overwhelming. After all, you’re most-likely way to busy to spend hours of your day searching for the best, most efficient cooling system to invest in.

Thankfully, we can give you the lowdown in a quick read. Don’t worry about having to web search every HVAC glossary term you come across, we can try to explain how each of these systems works and what the benefit would be to your home. Each AC installation in Orlando, FL has unique advantages, and we’d like to spell those advantages out clearly so that you’re more informed when you purchase your system.

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Ductless Air Conditioners: A Buyer’s Guide

Monday, March 23rd, 2020

Ductless air conditioners are all the rage, and for good reason! They’re hyper-efficient, incredibly effective cooling machines that provide year-round comfort for families in homes that don’t have the advantage of ductwork. If you’ve just moved into a home that’s old or too small for ductwork, while your heater might be well-equipped for such a change, you might be able to use the installation of a ductless air conditioner.

However, we’re constantly having to explain how exactly ductless systems in Orlando, FL work to homeowners who just don’t know the science behind them—and that’s okay! Anything we can do to inform homeowners about such advanced pieces of equipment is worth it to us.

So, are you interested in such a system but you’re not sure how it works or what the advantages are? Don’t worry, follow along and we’ll get to the bottom of it.

Tags: AC, Air Conditioning, Air Conditioning System Installation, Ductless Mini-Split, Orlando
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AC FAQ: What Is Short Cycling?

Monday, December 30th, 2019

We like to think of air conditioners as silent protectors, quietly cooling our homes while they sit outside doing their thing. However, when problems arise, sometimes it’s up to homeowners to figure out what’s going on using their keen senses!

One of those problems is called short-cycling, which is the process of your air conditioner turning on and off too quickly without performing a full cooling cycle. AC units need to run an entire cycle in order to cool your home properly and effectively, otherwise, they risk straining certain components of the system and causing a premature breakdown. So, let’s try avoiding that premature breakdown by talking about what causes the short-cycling of an air conditioner and how you can prevent such a problem.

If the problem requires professional AC repairs, don’t fret! Call our team for air conditioning repair in Orlando, FL and get this nipped in the bud before the scorching summer approaches!

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Everything You Need to Know About the 2020 ODS Phaseout

Monday, December 16th, 2019

While we might be the only area in the country still talking about air conditioners, we have a distinct advantage for the coming refrigerant phaseout. We’d like to use this post as an announcement for everyone looking at AC repair in Orlando, FL since there’s a major change coming in the field of air conditioning refrigerant, and we’d like you to be prepared!

Starting January 1st, 2020, as part of the EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, substances that have a high ozone depletion potential (known as Ozone Depleting Substances [ODS]), like R-22 refrigerant (Freon) will not be imported and the only amount that will still be usable will be from remaining stockpiles in the United States.

What does that mean for you? Well, strap in, because we’ll give you a detailed overview of who these new regulations will affect and how to mitigate the consequences if you are one of the consumers still using R-22 refrigerant.

Tags: Air Conditioning Replacement, Freon, Orlando, R-22 Refrigerant
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