It’s spring in Florida, which means warm (not scorching hot) days, cooler nights, and less humidity. It’s also when we begin to turn on our air conditioners again after giving our cooling units a short break in the winter.  Spring is the perfect time to have your air conditioner inspected and tuned-up before the hot summer months arrive. If you haven’t already scheduled your annual AC maintenance service, now is the best time to have your equipment checked, cleaned, and tuned-up by your local Orlando AC contractor. AC Maintenance Tasks You Can Complete on Your Own Clear ..read more

With spring approaching and winter coming to an end in Orlando, it’s time to turn your attention to your furnace and make sure you follow the proper shut down procedures.  Why You Should Completely Shut Down Your Furnace After Winter Many homeowners unassumingly leave their furnaces running year-round. It’s not enough to simply switch your furnace to the “cool” or “off” setting; your furnace will still continue to use up energy this way. What you need to do is completely shut down your system so it doesn’t consume any gas or electricity.  Gas furnaces in particular ..read more

In this article, we'll show you how to clean the coils of your ac and maintain them so that they can run efficiently. We won't demonstrate maintenance steps for window mounts. Still, most central air conditioners have two main parts: an outdoor unit (compressor/condenser) located near your home and an indoor unit (evaporator) in a central duct close to the furnace or air handler. If you have a heat pump instead of a furnace, the indoor will be found in the dehumidifier; use these same maintenance steps. If your furnace looks different from Fig A or if you have more than one heating appliance ..read more

When central air conditioning service fails during a heat spell, it may take days before an HVAC repair technician or ac contractor will show up. And you'll be paying at least $300 for the parts and labor of said repairs--if there are no other issues with your system. But if you're comfortable working around electricity and willing to spend about $50 on parts, then repairing your air conditioner is doable and cost-effective--saving yourself about $225 in markup from the part supplier and labor costs from their technicians. These AC repairs will help you with the most common "low cooling" a ..read more

Fins and coils do not have to be cleaned. Evaporator coils and fins in air conditioners allow heat to move from the system's refrigerant into your home. Layers of dust and filth might obstruct this vital heat-transfer mechanism, similar to how condenser coils absorb the warmth within a house. Evaporator coils and fins in air conditioners transfer heat out of the system's refrigerant into the air, reducing efficiency. Getting your air conditioner ready for the new season is simple and easy. Start by cleaning it at the start of summer, then check it periodically to make sure that its coils ..read more

A ductless air conditioner cools (or heats) your home without the use of ducting. The mounted units don't take up as much space on the floor as a portable air conditioner or as much space as a window unit. They're also known as mini-splits because they're much smaller than split systems, which are standard central air conditioning systems. What Are Ductless Air Conditioners and How Do They Work? Heat pumps that can chill and heat a room, garage, or small apartment are the most common mini-split systems. A heat pump basically moves hot air from one location to another. Like its bigger tr ..read more

If you're noticing a funky smell in your home or office, it may be coming from your air conditioner. Here's what could be causing the odor and how to resolve it. Keeping your air conditioner clean is one of the best ways to make sure it isn't adding allergens and moistures back into the house. However, if you don't keep them clean at all times, they can end up making your home smell unpleasant, according to a new study from  HKBU . Lai Ka-man, Ph.D., and her team of scientists from the Department of Biology discovered that skin squames get sucked into air conditioning units, becoming ..read more

Here in Orlando, we can’t get by without our AC. By default, that makes our air quality an equal, if not more, valuable part of life. If you or someone in your home has bad allergies or suffers from a chronic illness, it is imperative to have a quality air filter to remove dust, debris, and dander.  Let’s explore the different types of air conditioner filters, their MERV rating, and choosing the filter that will work best for you. Before you go through our list, assess the needs of your home, as that will help you in choosing the best AC filter for you.  How Are Air Filt ..read more

If you’re planning to go on vacation, chances are you’re thinking about relaxing on the beach or sitting poolside with your favorite beverage! However, as you prepare for your much-needed time away from home, you’ll also need to plan how you’ll be managing your home systems and the best way to do so. Here we’ll discuss how to determine what temperature to set your AC when you’re on vacation.  You Need to Run Your AC, Even If You Are Away When it comes to being away from home for an extended period of time, your first instinct is likely to turn your entire cooling system off. If yo ..read more

Air pollution is a significant concern for anyone who takes their health seriously. Millions of people around the globe suffer from lung diseases that are a direct result of toxic fumes, molds, and other allergens. Most often think that it is the air outside of their homes that they need to worry about. However, the exact opposite is true! More often than not indoor air quality is worse and has a larger effect on your health as most of your time is spent indoors. The World Health Organization says that 92 percent of the global population is breathing polluted air and accounts for approximatel ..read more