North Central Florida Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for April, 2018

How to Protect Your Home from Heat and Humidity

Monday, April 30th, 2018

exterior of beautiful Florida homeFlorida residents are definitely no strangers to the heat and humidity that plagues our state every summer and beyond. When the humidity levels rise, they not only impact how comfortable—or uncomfortable—we feel, but they make it harder for our air conditioners to do their job, too. AC systems are set up for temperature control, and not to improve your indoor air quality.

For better air quality, in this case, you need a whole-house dehumidifier. A whole-house dehumidifier solves problems that your air conditioner can’t, and also helps that system do its job. But how does all this work, and why is it so important? Keep reading to learn more.

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Tips for Keeping Cool This Summer

Tuesday, April 17th, 2018

Stock image of a single family house in FloridaNobody needs to tell you that our summers can be pretty miserable. If it’s not the heat you have to contend with, it’s the humidity, which makes it feel even hotter than it is. We live in one of those places where coming home at the end of the day is a relief, because we can finally cool off! Well, that is, if you have a functioning air conditioner.

The best way to ensure you’ll keep cool this summer is to schedule Gainesville, FL air conditioning maintenance. This allows our expert HVAC technicians to fully inspect your cooling system for any signs of problems. We’ll also thoroughly clean the system, make any necessary adjustments, and alert you to repair needs so you can get those on your schedule right away.

Scheduling this service once a year (or, twice a year if you have a heat pump system) is vital to helping you keep cool this summer, but not the only method of doing so.

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There’s No Time like the Present to Tune-Up Your Cooling System!

Monday, April 16th, 2018

technician working on ac unitYou wouldn’t skip maintenance for your car, right? After all, if you did then you could all of the sudden find yourself stranded somewhere due to a breakdown. Well then, with temperatures already in the 80’s during the day and your air conditioner probably already being used on a daily basis, why would you skip a Gainesville, FL AC maintenance appointment?

Doing so could leave you stranded in another way—stranded in your home without reliable cooling. This would obviously be uncomfortable, and in our area of the world it can also be unhealthy. There’s this idea among many homeowners that maintenance is some sort of “luxury” service that only a select few can afford. But maintenance is not only affordable, it will actually save you money over your system’s lifespan, since you’ll be less likely to run into surprise repair issues or premature system replacement.

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“How Much Will My New Air Conditioner Cost?”

Monday, April 2nd, 2018

air conditioning unit on pile of cashThe short answer is, “it depends.” There are a number of factors that go into the cost of a Gainesville, FL air conditioning installation. We know that nobody likes to be surprised with the news that they need a new air conditioner, and looking at your purchase options can be a bit overwhelming. You want to stay within your budget while also investing in a cooling system that will work efficiently and save you money from month-to-month.

Keep reading for a brief breakdown on what goes into determining an air conditioner’s cost, when you can expect to pay more, and what you can do to ease the financial burden of this purchase.

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