Temperatures are already warming up, and many Florida residents area already starting to switch on their air conditioners for the first time this spring. If you have begun to use yours, hopefully you haven’t had any detrimental problems. If you have noticed that your aging air conditioner seems to be ready to retire however, then now could be the best time to upgrade.
Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category
Should I Upgrade My Air Conditioner This Summer?
Monday, April 11th, 2016Early Season Repairs an Air Conditioner May Need
Monday, April 4th, 2016The summer weather arrives early in Florida… usually in spring. This is one of the reasons that we recommend having your annual air conditioning maintenance done as soon as possible so that your AC is prepared to handle sudden heat waves that might strike long before the first day of summer.
Regular AC Maintenance: Protecting the Compressor
Monday, March 21st, 2016The last two weeks we discussed spring air conditioning maintenance, and we’re going to address it again this week. There’s a good reason for this focus: routine inspections and tune-ups for an air conditioning system during the spring is one of the best things you can have done to prepare your home for the middle of the year. It’s a huge benefit to you in many ways.
What Does a Technician Do During Air Conditioning Maintenance?
Monday, March 14th, 2016Last week we brought up that it wasn’t too early to have your regular spring air conditioning maintenance scheduled. In fact, March is a great time to have this vital job done! It will give you plenty of preparation for the arrival of the summer weather so you can have any necessary repairs taken care of early. You’ll also be ready for whenever a sudden heat wave strikes.
Is It Too Early to Start Thinking about Air Conditioning Maintenance?
Monday, March 7th, 2016The winters here in Northwest Florida are short and mild, and that means that while other regions of the country will still encounter cold days during March and into spring, we’re already moving toward warm conditions that will continue to rise steadily through to our hot and humid summers. You’ve probably already turned on your home’s air conditioner a few times so far in 2016, and that means the time has come to consider AC maintenance.
A Reminder Regarding R-22 and Replacing Your Air Conditioner or Heat Pump
Monday, December 7th, 2015An Important Reason to Have a New Air Conditioner Installed
Monday, September 21st, 2015When the summer season starts to wind down is an ideal time to have an old air conditioning system replaced with a new one. AC technicians usually have less busy schedules when the temperatures start to cool, and they can make easy arrangements to put in the new air conditioner. You’ll then know that the system is ready to go for any of those surprise hot days that can pop up in Florida even during the winter.
End of Summer Question: Is It Time to Have Your Old AC Replaced?
Monday, September 7th, 2015Florida has a very long cooling season when air conditioners run during most days. All the stress that ACs undergo in our hot and humid climate means that we must take special care of them so they will have the longest service lives possible and provide the best return on our original investment in them.
Is My New Air Conditioner the Right Size to Cool My Home Sufficiently?
Monday, August 10th, 2015When it comes time to install a new air conditioning system for a home, one of the questions that you will probably have on your mind is whether or not the new AC will be powerful enough to keep your home cooled down the way you want it. This is good question, and it’s an important one to have answered correctly: if your new air conditioner is too small or too large, it will be a huge problem both for your comfort and your budget.
SEER Rating: What It Means for Your Air Conditioning System
Monday, July 20th, 2015Energy efficiency is an important part of selecting an air conditioning system for a home, and if you have professionals helping you with the installation (and you always should) you will end up with an AC that will provide you with the level of cooling you need combined with energy-saving performance.
The way the energy efficiency of air conditioners is measured is with the SEER rating. We’ll explain how this rating works and how it applies to your AC’s performance.