Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Should You Keep Repairing Your Aging Air Conditioner?

Monday, June 6th, 2016

Northwest Florida residents are no strangers to hot weather. Their air conditioners have to work much harder than that of residents in other parts of the country. That being said, you may be facing a tough decision regarding your air conditioner, if it performed poorly last cooling season.

An air conditioning system is not something you should attempt to fix on your own. Not only could you possible do more harm than good, you need to keep your safety in mind as well. Leave it up to a technician’s recommendation and your budget to decide if your aging system should have a repair done or if it makes more sense to replace the unit.

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Are Your Thermostat Practices Encouraging Air Conditioner Efficiency?

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

Let’s say you’ve just come home after a particularly warm day, and your home’s temperature offers no relief from the heat and humidity outside. Your natural reaction may be to go to your thermostat and turn the thermostat down to as cold as you can bear.

Unfortunately, this is an ill-fated effort to achieve the cooling effect you desire. In fact, if the temperature of your home is—hypothetically speaking—currently at 82 degrees and you set your thermostat down to 68, your air conditioner is not going to work any faster than had you set it to 77 degrees.

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Looking to Replace Your Air Conditioner?

Monday, April 25th, 2016

With warmer temperatures already upon us, your thoughts have likely turned to your air conditioner. If you are thinking about a replacement, now is the perfect time to have a new system installed, before the weather gets too hot and HVAC technicians are busy with emergency calls.

Before you rush out to replace your current air conditioner however, it’s important to know how to choose the best system for your home and your needs. For example, if you already have ductwork installed in your home, then a traditional central air conditioner unit may be the best option for you. We’ve explored a few other types of systems along with their benefits below.

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Should I Upgrade My Air Conditioner This Summer?

Monday, April 11th, 2016

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.

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Early Season Repairs an Air Conditioner May Need

Monday, April 4th, 2016

The 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.

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Regular AC Maintenance: Protecting the Compressor

Monday, March 21st, 2016

The 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.

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What Does a Technician Do During Air Conditioning Maintenance?

Monday, March 14th, 2016

Homeowners should schedule regular air conditioner maintenance each spring, and March is a great time to have this vital job done. In Florida’s high-humidity climate, annual professional AC maintenance is essential, especially with year long cooling demands, and air conditioning maintenance helps the HVAC system manage humidity because the air conditioner acts as a primary dehumidifier. It also gives you plenty of preparation for the arrival of the summer weather so you can have any necessary repairs taken care of early. Routine checks catch problems before they turn into failures and help the system run efficiently. Neglected systems can also stop removing moisture efficiently, which affects comfort in each room. You’ll also be ready for whenever a sudden heat wave strikes. A professional maintenance visit usually takes 1-2 hours and often costs about $65 to $200.

If you’d like to know more about what happens during a technician’s air conditioning maintenance visit for your broader cooling system, we’ve listed some of the more important jobs below:

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Is It Too Early to Start Thinking about Air Conditioning Maintenance?

Monday, March 7th, 2016

The 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.

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A Reminder Regarding R-22 and Replacing Your Air Conditioner or Heat Pump

Monday, December 7th, 2015

Right now, the only thing that starts with “R2” that you’re probably thinking about is R2-D2. We don’t blame you, since we’re excited about the new Star Wars film as well… and it’s opening in only 11 days from now! (Not that we’re counting down or anything.)

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An Important Reason to Have a New Air Conditioner Installed

Monday, September 21st, 2015

When 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.

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