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

Key Qualities of a Great HVAC Contractor

Monday, September 2nd, 2024

Your HVAC system is like the heart and lungs of your home. If you needed help with asthma or a cardiac condition, you wouldn’t go see just anyone, would you? You’d make sure they were a licensed medical professional. You’d go further than that—you’d insist on seeing a specialist. Why should your home’s heart and lungs be any different?

Many people have a little bit of knowledge about heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Some people even have extensive experience with general building maintenance. But your HVAC system deserves qualified HVAC professionals. How can you tell if a company will be the great HVAC contractor you need? Here’s what to look for.

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Why You Need a Professional for Heating and AC Repair

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

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Many homeowners enjoy doing DIY projects and putting their own personal touch on their homes. And with the incredibly wide range of how-to videos available online, it’s easy to learn new skills! It’s great if you can give your kitchen a facelift with new cupboard door handles or brighten up your child’s room with a fresh coat of paint.

But there are some things you really shouldn’t try to do yourself. When it comes to your HVAC system, take a step back and let someone else handle your installation, maintenance, and repair needs. Why do you need a professional for heating and AC repair? There are many reasons. We’ll cover the most important ones here.

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HVAC Problems: Is It Your Air Conditioner or Your Ducts?

Monday, April 1st, 2024

Your home’s HVAC system is large and complex. It’s got a heater and an air conditioner. It’s got a thermostat. It’s got ducts to conduct the heated and cooled air throughout your home. It might even have a dehumidifier or an air purifier. So when something goes wrong, it’s not always a problem with the part of the system you think it is.

For much of the year here in Orlando, we use our air conditioners quite heavily. So when we’re not getting the cool air we expect, we’re quick to blame the AC unit. But what if the problem is elsewhere in the HVAC system? How can you tell whether it’s your air conditioner or your ducts having an issue? Here are some clues.

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A Faulty Thermostat Needs Professional Attention

Monday, February 21st, 2022

For such small components, thermostats really do provide us with a huge amount of support. When we need to communicate our comfort needs to our HVAC systems, we do it through our thermostat. The numbers represent the temperature, and we set it based on how we feel. Think of your thermostat like the translation device between your large, complex HVAC system and yourself. Without it, your comfort will get lost in translation and your HVAC system could run rampant.

Luckily, thermostats have improved tremendously in the past few decades. Thermostats in Orlando, FL are now smart operating and built with Wi-Fi capabilities. They can sync up to your other smart home devices and be voice-activated, touchscreen-activated, and they’ll even learn about your heating or cooling habits. If your thermostat is showing signs of age, then now might be the perfect time to get professional attention.

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7 Reasons to Choose Us for Your Next HVAC Job

Monday, November 15th, 2021

We get that choosing an HVAC contractor for your prospective heating or air conditioning job isn’t the most enjoyable task in the world. It can be a moment of hardship, budgeting, and when we really figure out how much our home comfort costs.

The truth is that much like other heroes in our lives, from social workers to nurses, HVAC contractors can be the most important people during really difficult times. When your heater breaks on a chilly night, or when your air conditioner kicks the curb on the hottest day of the year, homeowners can often get anxious and nervous about the next steps to take.

Our job as your HVAC contractor in Orlando, FL isn’t just to provide you with the best technology your money can buy, but also to be there with you every step of the way and support you.

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Pay Attention to High Energy Bills

Monday, October 4th, 2021

It’s been a rough week, and the last thing you wanted to see was a spike in your energy bill. Pulling out your wallet, you hope that this is a fluke and not some kind of trend that’s going to cost you down the line.

We all understand this perspective. High energy bills can surprise us, and there’s no option to not pay them, so they can throw a wrench into our budget plans. That vacation can be pushed out another month from one inefficient energy bill.

Well, we’re here to help you examine your energy bills and take note of any trends or a problem that’s in need of repairs. It’s the responsibility of an HVAC company in Orlando, FL to help homeowners with their energy efficiency and ensure their heating and cooling systems aren’t wasting money. Let’s try and figure out if there’s any room for improvement on your energy bill.

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Your Ducts Need Fixing!

Monday, September 20th, 2021

Air ducts are a strange topic to talk about. While our HVAC systems like air conditioners and furnaces really get the spotlight on websites and blog posts, that’s not entirely fair. In most homes, the air created by your HVAC system needs to be transported throughout your home through your ductwork. It seems clear that, as much as we enjoy talking about HVAC technology, they wouldn’t be able to do much without ductwork.

Today, we’re going to focus on the unsung heroes of comfort—your air ducts. It might feel like a pain to hear that your air ducts need fixing, but this network of tubes is one of the biggest reasons why you’re able to feel warm and cozy during the winter, and cool during the summer.

As your local specialists for HVAC in Orlando, FL, we think it’s time we talked about your ductwork.

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What No HVAC Maintenance Is Costing You

Monday, January 25th, 2021

Homeowners and industry specialists alike often groan about the cost of a maintenance plan. There are so many features that are included in a plan like ours, that it can be hard to take advantage of all of them. People then think HVAC maintenance in Orlando, FL is some kind of “bonus” service and that they can do without it until their system starts malfunctioning and their bills go through the roof.

What we’d like to make clear today is that HVAC maintenance, for heaters, air conditioners, and any system, is not optional. If you want to even approach a 10-year lifespan for your system, let alone anything beyond that, you’ll need routine maintenance every year. These services are required for very specific reasons that we’ll get into—but the most important thing to remember is that there’s a cost to forgetting to sign up for maintenance.

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Do You Need Our Help? Probably

Monday, November 2nd, 2020

So, you’ve gotten to this page because you need help with HVAC service in Orlando, FL. That’s not really up for debate. Your air conditioner could be on the fritz, or you could be dealing with the need for a heater repair before the cold temperatures settle in this year. Basically, you need help and you’re trying to figure out which team to look for when it comes time to choose.

How about we get into the details about why our team is the one to choose? After all, what’s the point of looking at this post if you aren’t at least considering going with a local, family-owned HVAC company that’s been serving the Orlando area for years!

We promise that we’ve got some info about our MVP Plan, and details on our specialized services that really make it an easy decision.

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Choosing the Right Commercial HVAC Contractor

Monday, June 15th, 2020

Commercial HVAC is similar to residential HVAC work except there can be a lot more on the line. When it comes to an entire building or business having the right air conditioner or heater set up, there’s no room for mistakes which makes finding the right team of professionals all the more important. That’s where things get tricky.

Unless you’ve got a guide to help you choose the right team of pros for the job! Seriously, so many business owners looking for commercial HVAC in Orlando, FL just choose the first contractor they’ve heard of or see in the phone book, but that’s never the best way to choose a team.

We’re here to talk about looking at things like credentials, qualifications, experience, customer reviews, and so on. Once you’ve weighed your options, you’ll feel better about entrusting this important work to a team that you know will get the job done right.

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