There’s nothing like stepping inside on a hot Florida day expecting a blast of cool, refreshing air—only to be hit with an awful smell coming from your air conditioner. If your AC stinks, it’s not just unpleasant—it could be a sign that something’s wrong. Whether it’s a musty smell, burning odor, or something worse, strange AC smells are worth investigating. For professional air conditioning repair in Navarre, FL, our team is ready to help!
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Yikes—My Air Conditioner Stinks! AC Odor Answers
Monday, August 4th, 2025The Best Way to Prevent AC Repair Needs This Summer
Monday, March 7th, 2022
When you’re looking forward to warmer months, you don’t want to spend time stressing about your air conditioning unit. In humid regions like Florida, summer comes with weather issues like moisture build-up in the ductwork and potential mildew. These don’t have to be stressors, let alone considerations, not with the right HVAC service.
Scheduling professional air conditioning maintenance is the best thing you can do for your system heading into the summer. Don’t just take our word for it, though. Here are 5 benefits of proactively scheduling air conditioning repair in Niceville, FL.
How to Fix Clogged AC System Drain Lines
Monday, November 1st, 2021
If you’ve been a customer of ours for a while, then you’ve heard us talk about maintenance plenty. Routine annual AC maintenance helps your system work as efficiently and as effectively as possible, for as long as possible.
One of the many AC components that we inspect during your maintenance tune-up, due to the problems that can present with it, is the condensate drain line, which can become clogged. Read on as we uncover what the purpose of the condensate drain is, what can happen when it isn’t functioning properly due to a clog, and what to do about it.
Heed These Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Professional Repairs
Monday, April 5th, 2021
Unfortunately, there still isn’t an air conditioner on the market that will last forever. We think it’s pretty safe to say that will never be the case.
However, when you care for your air conditioner properly, it should be able to give you a good 10-15 years of useful service life. If your system is much newer than that and is starting to show signs of malfunction, it’s possible you need a repair. After all, air conditioners suffer from wear and tear just like any other large home appliance.
The problem with AC problems is really neglect. If you recognize that your air conditioner is struggling, the best thing you can do for it is contact a professional right away, rather than waiting for that problem to turn into a bigger emergency, like a complete system breakdown. So, what are the signs that your cooling system is, in fact, struggling? Read on to find out!
Beware These 4 Signs of AC Trouble
Monday, July 27th, 2020
Air conditioners can’t last forever. It would be nice, but technology simply hasn’t allowed for that yet. If your system is well cared for, you can expect to get about 10-15 years of efficient use out of it–maybe more if you’re really fortunate!
But living in any city within Florida means your air conditioner goes through a lot of work and accumulates a lot of wear and tear throughout the years. So, if you want any hope of your air conditioner even reaching its intended lifespan, it needs to be professionally maintained, and you need to stay on top of your AC repair needs.
But how do you know you have AC repair needs? Are there any telltale signs? Yup, there sure are! Read on as we uncover 4 of the most common.
Tips for Improving AC Efficiency
Monday, October 21st, 2019
In other parts of the country, it probably seems pretty strange to be talking about air conditioners this time of the year, unless they’re talking about winterizing them. But winterizing just isn’t a thing here in the Gulf Breeze. Even though our fall and winter seasons are notably and relatively cooler than our summers, it doesn’t mean they are cool.
There’ve been years where homeowners in our area use their air conditioners all the way through December, only to start them back up again in February or March. That’s just the nature of being a Florida resident, right? But what doesn’t have to be a given is how much you’re paying to use that air conditioner.
There are quite a few things you can do to improve your air conditioner’s efficiency, all of which will save you money in the long run. Read on to learn more!
Don’t Let Ice Be the End of Your AC!
Monday, August 26th, 2019
“Wait, isn’t ice development a normal part of air conditioning? After all, it is a cooling system right?”
Well, not quite. Actually, ice is not part of the cooling process at all! Unless you’re using an evaporative cooler—which is likely not the case here in Northwest Florida—then you’re using a refrigerant-based system to cool your home. To provide the cooling you feel in your living space, your air conditioner uses that chemical refrigerant to absorb heat from inside your home and transfer outdoors. This is why the condenser unit outside blows out heated air when your air conditioner is running.
Moving heat from one place to another using refrigerant, as we just described, does not use or create ice.
Why Refrigerant Loss Calls for AC Repair
Monday, August 12th, 2019
Has your handyman told you to refill the refrigerant on your air conditioner because it’s getting low?
Have you been looking online for ways to seal your refrigerant leak by yourself?
Well, aren’t we glad you found us! First off, your AC does not consume refrigerant, so if your system is low- there must be a leak somewhere. Not only that, but refrigerant leaks are a critical concern and should in no way be fixed by untrained hands.
If your system is low on refrigerant, our technicians can perform a refill—called a recharge, but this is only a band-aid on a deteriorating problem that could spell costly repairs for your AC in your future.
So, let’s start at step one. How can you tell that your AC is leaking refrigerant?
AC Care: Small Signs You May Need Big Repairs
Monday, July 15th, 2019
Not all air conditioning repair needs are catastrophic. In fact, not all air conditioning repair needs are actually air conditioning repair needs. For instance, you might have a miscalibrated thermostat, or a thermostat that was accidentally set to heating mode. Or you could have damaged ductwork.
But, you should never assume that a small issue is small. It could be a sign of something much bigger. Waiting on repair needs can only cause them to grow, until you’re stuck making an emergency AC repair call, or even scheduling a premature system repair. That said, what are some signs that your air conditioner may be in need of repairs? Read on to find out!
Water Is Leaking from Your AC? Here’s What to Do
Monday, June 3rd, 2019
When you see water puddling anywhere in or around your home where it shouldn’t be, with no explanation, it’s probably your natural instinct to call a plumber. This isn’t exactly the wrong move to make, but the fact is, you may be dealing with a leak coming from your air conditioner—in which case you’d want to give our HVAC pros a call.
Most homeowners don’t even realize their air conditioner uses water to operate. We’ll let you in on a little secret—it doesn’t.
Keep reading to learn more about how your cooling system operates, and to better understand why you’d see water leaking from the unit. And remember, it’s essential that you schedule routine maintenance to detect these problems early on, and schedule repairs as soon as you are alerted to their needs. A leaky water heater can be quite destructive, and end up costing you thousands to repair subsequent property damage.