North Central Florida Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for June, 2020

What to Do with a Clogged Condensate Drain

Monday, June 22nd, 2020

Ductless air conditioners really are becoming more popular in our area. While that’s generally good news, since we love these systems and the fact that they’re perfect for many homeowners, they aren’t without their own set of problems. Just like any other air conditioning system, problems can be mitigated, but it’s becoming increasingly important for homeowners to be vigilant and up-to-date on all the knowledge about their home comfort systems.

So, today we’re focusing on a lesser-known part of the ductless air conditioning system, the condensate drain. All air conditioners have this component, but what makes the ductless system different is that the condensate drain can run behind the drywall, running from the wall-mounted air handlers to a condensate pan. As the air is cooled, moisture condenses from the air and must be deposited through a drain system. When these drains clog, you’ll find yourself flooded with problems and will be calling our team for help with your air conditioning in Lake City, FL.

Don’t worry, keep reading and we’ll get into detail about what’s required to fix this type of problem.

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Everything You Need to Know About a Refrigerant Leak

Monday, June 8th, 2020

Refrigerant is an absolutely necessary component of the cooling process. Your air conditioner doesn’t function like a box fan, it requires much more electricity to circulate refrigerant, pressurize it, move heat, and blow cool air into your home. While it might sound like an energy-intensive process, for the cooling produced, these systems are increasingly more energy efficient each year.

That being said, homeowners tend to forget the vital part that refrigerant plays in cooling. When confronted with the need for AC repair in Newberry, FL, so many homeowners think that their system’s low amount of refrigerant means it’s “still working just fine.” This couldn’t be further from the truth.

Refrigerant isn’t like fuel. It ‘s not supposed to be consumed by your AC. If your AC is low on refrigerant, then it’s high time you had a professional check it out and report back to explain what went wrong.

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