{"id":1757,"date":"2021-09-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=1757"},"modified":"2021-08-31T07:36:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T11:36:20","slug":"new-to-northwest-florida-heres-what-to-know-about-your-central-air-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/new-to-northwest-florida-heres-what-to-know-about-your-central-air-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"New to Northwest Florida? Here\u2019s what to Know About Your Central Air Conditioner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A New Homeowners\u2019 Guide to Spotting AC Trouble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You have several jobs to take care of when you move into a new home.  Sign over the utilities, ensure you have homeowners\u2019 insurance, hook up the internet\u2026
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Among all this, the last thing you\u2019re probably thinking about is your air conditioner.<\/em> But, if you\u2019re new to our area, we\u2019ve got news for you\u2014you\u2019re gonna wanna think about your air conditioner. Especially if you\u2019ve never lived in a climate that gets above 75\u00b0F in the summer! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

You and Your \u201cNew\u201d Air Conditioner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most homes are set up with a central air conditioning system in place. Of course, you might have a ductless system or a standard heat pump instead, but stay with us\u2014a lot of what we\u2019re about to share will still apply to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know how old <\/em>your air conditioner is? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Conditioners Last About 10\u201315 years<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You can find out how long your cooling system has been around from a date on the unit itself or by asking the previous homeowner. (Trust us, unless the system is brand new, this isn\u2019t information they\u2019ll readily divulge.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the air conditioner is 10\u201315 years old, you\u2019ll want to start thinking about an upgrade soon. An air conditioner this old won\u2019t work efficiently. It will drain more power than you want it to and as a result, cost more than you want it to. Plus, it\u2019s going to have some interesting symptoms you might not know what to do with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, you might see ice forming on the system…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Should Never See Ice on Your Air Conditioner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An air conditioner chills the air, so there\u2019s ice involved in the process, right? Wrong! <\/em>We want to dispel this common misunderstanding: you should never see ice forming anywhere on your AC system. If you do, it means something is preventing the evaporator coil from absorbing heat. This could be the result of a dirty evaporator coil, leaking refrigerant, or a clogged air filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of the air filter\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change the Air Filter Every 1\u20133 Months<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The air filter that comes standard with your HVAC systems is in place to protect those systems from dust and other debris that can get inside and harm their components. So yes, even if your indoor air quality seems \u201cjust fine,\u201d your air conditioner can be suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the type of air filter you have and the level of contaminants in your home, the air filter should be changed or cleaned every 1\u20133 months. We\u2019ll also check this during maintenance, but it\u2019s vital that you do a self-maintenance with this task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the subject of maintenance\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Power of Professional Maintenance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Did you know you should have a professional tune-up done once a year on your air conditioner? This allows our technicians to fully inspect, clean, and adjust components that need it. This will keep the system working as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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When you sign up for our maintenance agreement, you\u2019ll not only receive a thorough tune-up for your AC, but also a number of other benefits such as discounts on repairs and labor, and more. Lastly, professional maintenance keeps your system\u2019s manufacturer\u2019s warranty up-to-date.
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If you want to learn more about your specific air conditioner, or the services we provide for your air conditioning in Pensacola Beach, FL<\/a> and beyond, reach out to Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc.<\/a> today!<\/strong>
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If you\u2019re new to our area, we\u2019ve got news for you\u2014you\u2019re gonna wanna think about your air conditioner. Especially if you\u2019ve never lived in a climate that gets above 75\u00b0F in the summer! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[13,126],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1757"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1757"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1757\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1761,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1757\/revisions\/1761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1757"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1757"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1757"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}