Right now, we are enjoying the limited season we have in our area when air conditioning isn’t an absolute necessity. That means it’s the perfect time to evaluate your air conditioner. How has it been doing? Do you have some concerns? Is it in need of repair? Let’s make sure you get your AC situation sorted out before it gets hot again. Should your old air conditioner be repaired or replaced? We’ll help you decide.
Should I Repair or Replace My Old AC Unit?
January 6th, 2025How Often Do Air Conditioners Need Service?
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. In Central Florida, the hot and humid climate makes regular AC maintenance especially important to ensure your system can handle the demands of the region. Regular maintenance is essential for system longevity and efficiency. Regular AC maintenance involves a series of important tasks, such as cleaning, inspecting, and ensuring proper access to the unit, to keep the system running efficiently. Dirt and neglect are the top causes of heating and cooling system failure and inefficiency, so addressing these issues through regular care is crucial. If you do that, you can have a system that functions well and stays efficient for many years. Nearly half of a home’s energy bills go to heating and cooling costs, making it even more important to maintain your system properly. 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.
How often should air conditioners be serviced for optimal performance?
- Replace or inspect air filters every 1–3 months to maintain airflow and efficiency, more often with pets or high dust levels.
- Keep the outdoor unit clear of debris by hosing it down and trimming nearby plants.
- Schedule a professional AC tune-up once a year in spring to clean coils, check refrigerant, and ensure reliable operation.
- For heat pumps that run year-round, schedule maintenance twice yearly for both heating and cooling needs.
When Do AC Air Filters Need to Be Changed?
December 9th, 2024In 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.
What Does Ice on an Air Conditioner Mean?
November 25th, 2024Air 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.
How to Properly Retire Your AC for the Season
November 11th, 2024Summers 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.
Furnace Odors: Do You Need Heating Repair?
October 28th, 2024As we move toward the season when you’ll start to need your furnace again, there are different things you need to be aware of and pay attention to. One of those things is a job for your nose. Is your furnace causing any odors? If there’s a smell in your home when you use your heating system, is there a serious problem? Maybe, but maybe not. Here’s how to figure it out.
Top Tips for Avoiding Heating Repair Needs This Winter
October 14th, 2024Of course, we’re happy to provide heater repair whenever it is needed. In fact, we have emergency technicians on-call seven days a week to make sure that no emergency is overlooked, and all of our neighbors are able to keep the heat on during the winter.
But we also believe it’s nicer for our customers to avoid having those heating problems as much as possible! So we’ve got some helpful information for you. Here are our top tips for keeping your heating system happy. Follow these, and you’ll be much less likely to need heating repairs this winter.
Is End-of-Season AC Repair Worth It?
September 16th, 2024Do 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.
Key Qualities of a Great HVAC Contractor
September 2nd, 2024Your 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.
Strange, Surprising Causes of AC Problems
August 19th, 2024Sometimes, 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!








