What Actually Happens During Air Conditioning Maintenance?

Monday, March 7, 2016

Last week, we blogged about the importance and benefits of arranging for a spring inspection and tune-up to maintain your residential air conditioner. This is the best way to ensure maximum energy efficiency from your AC during the summer, as well as to protect it from unnecessary repair problems and see that it enjoys a long service life.

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AC Problems You May Encounter When the Warm Weather Returns

Monday, February 22, 2016

In no time at all, spring will bring warmer temperatures to Lake Nona, FL and you’ll be ready to turn on your air conditioner for the first time this season. Even if you are diligent about scheduling routine maintenance, you may run into issues with your system from time to time. A malfunctioning air conditioner in our hot and sticky climate is simply not an option. Now is the time to turn on your AC and check to see if you encounter any of the following AC problems.

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Ideal Thermostat Settings for Florida Winters

Monday, January 4, 2016

The winters in Florida are famously mild, which is one of the reasons the state is among the top tourist destinations in the U.S. during this time of year. However, we still encounter colder days when we need to raise the thermostat settings to turn on our heaters. Because homeowners here are far less used to operating heating systems than in other parts of the country, they often make errors with setting the thermostat during the winter. This often leads to energy waste and discomfort.

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Time to Replace Your Gas Furnace? Here Are 5 Ways You Can Tell

Monday, December 7, 2015

No gas furnace will endure forever. You need to pay attention to an older furnace to see if it’s time to have it replaced. Below are 5 ways to tell that you should call professionals and arrange for a new furnace installation:

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Your Heat Pump Needs a Fall Maintenance Visit

Monday, November 16, 2015

Regular maintenance for your HVAC system is a must if you want to avoid unnecessary repair calls, higher bills, and shortened equipment life. If you use a heat pump for your home, you probably already know how vital it is to arrange maintenance from a professional during the spring so that the system is ready to handle the heavy heat during a Florida summer. (If you didn’t know that before, now you do.) But you may not realize that the heat pump must have two maintenance visits each year, with the second coming during fall.

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How to Clean the Filter on Your Air Conditioning System

Monday, October 26, 2015

Last week we wrote about three helpful tips for saving money on air conditioning, which is a year-round concern in a place that can stay as warm as Florida. We would like to add an important tip to the others: Clean the air filter once a month while the air conditioner runs on a regular basis.

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