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

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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Why Our Estimates Are Valuable

Monday, March 21st, 2022

“Can’t someone just tell me how much an air conditioning installation or HVAC repair in Orlando is going to cost?”

Unfortunately, it’s not that simple and we understand your frustration. We do the best we can to accommodate all of our customers. When inaccurate estimates start to shake a customer’s trust in the process, then something is wrong. That’s why we take the estimate process very seriously.

An estimate is a way that we try to figure out how much a service is going to cost, without actually performing the work yet. It’s a method of communication with a customer. We might not know the source of the problem is until we start working on it, but we want homeowners to know how much that work is going to cost before they sign up for it.

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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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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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Is That Sound Coming From My AC?

Monday, April 19th, 2021

Well, first it’s important to take some measures to ensure this noise is coming from your AC and not from somewhere else. Make sure the TV is off, the kids are quiet, and whatever other noise-making devices are off or asleep. If the noise you’re hearing can quite obviously still be heard, and you’re able to pinpoint it coming from your AC or your air ducts, then you’ve got a problem. Luckily, we have a solution!

AC noises are nothing new. Just like an old beater car or a computer that’s on its last legs, a machine will start creating noise when it runs into a problem. Air conditioners are just another system that will screech, grumble, clang, or hiss when there’s something clearly amiss. That’s why it’s important you have a professional around to provide HVAC service in Lake Mary, FL. Our team is experienced enough to handle whatever issue your system is running into.

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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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Short Cycling and How to Deal with It

Monday, December 28th, 2020

Yep, it’s almost January. To many homeowners up north, that means forgetting about your air conditioner for another month. To us here in Florida, it means another potential few days of above 80° weather that requires the help of our AC systems. While heaters might be used seldomly here in Orlando, air conditioning systems and heat pumps are used almost all year round, which makes it so much more important to notice when something is wrong!

When your air conditioner is short cycling, or it’s suffering from another problem, what does that look like? How do you know you need to call for an HVAC contractor in Orlando, FL? Lucky for you, we’re going to go into detail about those very things. We’ll talk about when the right time would be to call for help, and why we’re the team to get in touch with!

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Your AC Options Going Forward

Monday, November 30th, 2020

Here in Orlando, air conditioners are vital. While people come here for vacations to enjoy our scorching hot summer temperatures and moist humidity levels, they can be overbearing for those of us that live here. Trying to get through a year here without an air conditioner would be a feat of extraordinary resilience, which is why our company gets as many calls as it does!

However, oftentimes it’s not repairs we’re called for, but new installations. Homeowners want the same old central air conditioner year after year, and even though there are amazing new systems on the market that could be better for their home, people just aren’t informed enough to make that decision. That’s where we come in!

Today, we’re going to talk about the different types of systems to invest in when it comes to HVAC in Orlando, FL. From ductless systems to the standard central air conditioner—there’s a cooling solution for every type of home.

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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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