Gary Munson Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘AC Repair’

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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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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Essential Upkeep for Your AC Outdoor Unit

Monday, August 5th, 2024

Air conditioners have two units that work together as a team to provide the cooling power your home requires: the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. In your home, you’re more likely to notice what’s going on with the air conditioner. And you’re less likely to allow the indoor unit to get covered with mess such as lawn clippings! The outdoor unit might be a little neglected in comparison.

We’d like to remedy that neglect today. We’re going to focus entirely on the outdoor unit for a moment. What’s so important about the AC outdoor unit? What should you be doing to keep it in good condition? We’ve got all the info you need.

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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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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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Replace Vs. Repair: Our Guide

Sunday, July 30th, 2023

Air conditioning repair in Orlando, FL isn’t often at the forefront of a homeowner’s attention. However, like all mechanical devices, these systems experience wear and tear and break down over time. Deciding whether to repair or replace your air conditioning unit can be a challenging task, as it involves considering various factors, including the age of the unit, the nature of the problem, energy efficiency, and long-term cost implications. Let’s explore the key factors to help you make an informed decision on whether to repair or replace your air conditioning unit!

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3 Signs Your AC Is on Its Way Out

Monday, June 19th, 2023

As the summer heat intensifies, our reliance on air conditioning becomes crucial for maintaining a comfortable and livable indoor environment. However, just like any other appliance, an air conditioner has a finite lifespan. Over time, wear and tear can take a toll, leading to decreased performance and potential breakdowns. Today, we will explore three telltale signs that your air conditioner may be on its way out. Recognizing these signs early can help you plan for repairs or a replacement, ensuring uninterrupted comfort during the sweltering summer months!

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Detecting an Electrical Problem With Your AC

Monday, September 19th, 2022

Air conditioners are electrical appliances, whether we like to think of them that way or not. They consume electricity to do a vital job for our home, and that means your home’s energy grid needs to be set up properly to handle the electricity output.

Electrical issues are one of those AC repairs in Orlando, FL that can be tricky to diagnose and handle. They can masquerade themselves as different problems, or even affect other areas of your home making it seem like there’s an issue somewhere else. In truth, an electrical problem is still a problem with your air conditioner and deserves to be looked at by a professional HVAC technician.

Today, we’re going to talk about a few symptoms you might recognize when it comes to an electrical issue in an air conditioner, and how our team can help. You can always count on Gary Munson Heating & Air Conditioning!

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Why Choose Us? A Guide to Better Service

Monday, September 5th, 2022

With every news story being about high inflation and trouble on the economic horizon, it can be easy to look for the cheapest AC work available in your area. For us down here in Orlando, investing in cheap AC service can feel like a no-brainer, but it’s really more complicated than that.

Cheaper AC repairs in Orlando, FL like aren’t usually very good. Think about it–when services like those are cheap, it usually means that the person providing them either isn’t properly licensed, isn’t in business with a reputable company that pays employees well with benefits, or it’s someone who is still learning the ropes. Since your air conditioning matters more than it might for someone living up north, we recommend paying for services that are better, not cheaper.

This blog post is going to talk about some of the reasons why going with better services (like the ones provided by our team) are going to give you better results.

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3 Noises, 3 Different Problems

Monday, June 27th, 2022

Sometimes diagnosing the problem with your air conditioner can feel like you’re solving a mystery or puzzle. You’re given some strange symptoms and you need to try and figure out what’s causing the noises so they can be repaired by a professional.

Now, most of the time we would just tell you to call our team for support since we can do all the diagnosing for you. But that’s not a good enough answer for a lot of people. It can be hard to tell when the right time might be to call for a pro’s help, and this is going to be a blog post that helps you determine if you’re at that point.

Simply put, here are three specific air conditioning noises that can point toward three different problems. If you recognize them, you’ll now know you should call for professional AC repair in Orlando, FL.

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