Yes, this is going to be one of the few times that we’re going to talk about something we encourage homeowners to do on their own! Normally, when it comes to AC repair in Gainesville, FL, we’d recommend calling a professional to have your system fixed or maintained. They’re just too complex and there’s too much at stake for you to have to encounter a problem from DIY repairs. Our team is always available to help in those situations.
However, now that many of us have been living with our systems on full blast for a few months, we need to talk about a very important part of being an AC owner–the air filter. Every single air conditioning unit that’s installed has an air filter, and that filter is supposed to be changed every 1-3 months. For customers out there who forgot about them, or who might need some pointers on how to do this, keep reading to learn more!
It’s definitely possible! Air conditioners rely on refrigerant in order to cool down the air in a home. The refrigerant cycles through evaporation and condensation, both of which transfer heat from one place to another. However, if there’s a leak in your refrigerant line, your air conditioner might start exhibiting problems in a variety of different ways. No two air conditioners are exactly the same, so depending on your unique situation, you might have different symptoms of a refrigerant leak than your neighbor or family friend.
Short cycling is a phenomenon that not a lot of people know about. It’s very important to the HVAC industry, and any professional worth their salt should know what a short cycling air conditioner is and the various different causes for it. But we don’t expect homeowners to know this kind of information right out of the gate, which is why we want to talk about it today.
It’s not hard to talk about why maintenance is such an important aspect of any mechanical system. Getting your car inspected and tuned-up is so important that it’s practically a legal requirement in every state. While you’re never in danger of running your air conditioning incorrectly, you could find yourself sweating profusely and uncomfortable on the hottest day of the year because of a missed maintenance and inspection appointment.
Insulation is a tool, just like many other things scattered throughout your house. Sure, you can insulate your windows and doors for aesthetic purposes, but you see the biggest improvements when you try to use insulation to curb energy inefficiency and comfort problems. Previously, we thought that only homes in the north would require insulation, because historically it’s been a method for keeping cold air out of a home during the winter. However, times have changed, and insulation is now practically a universal necessity for homeowners, regardless of the climate.
In some respects, our northern neighbors with heating systems are luckier than us. They get to give their air conditioners a break for a few months while they switch to heating. In our situation, we can sometimes run our AC systems throughout the entire year, which can really cause a tremendous amount of stress on the unit. There’s no escaping this, which is why it’s extra important for homeowners to invest the time and energy in listening for trouble that’s brewing.
This is really what HVAC is all about, right? Heating and cooling systems are investments, they’re systems that you’re going to hopefully use for the next decade of your life with little to no discomfort. That’s why things like energy efficiency, power, and convenience really matter—because a system that’s easy to work with and effective will make the next few years of your life a lot less stressful.
Last blog post we celebrated Energy Awareness Month and continuing the trend, we’re going to talk about energy bills and how they relate to your home air conditioning. It’s no secret that air conditioners rely on a large amount of electricity coming from your home. So it’s important that we talk about how you feel in regards to your energy bill and some of the trends it might be presenting you with.
We know it’s a little late, but in our opinion, it’s never too late to be aware of your energy efficiency! How efficient is your home? Are you happy with the way that your 
No, we’re not talking about leaf blowers or a box fan, we’re talking about your air conditioner! Sometimes there can be a problem in your AC unit that has nothing to do with the refrigerant or the compressor, and instead the problem persists in your system’s blower motor. The blower is the component responsible for—as the name implies—blowing the cool air into your duct system and throughout your home. Without a blower, your AC would just cool off the air inside of it and it would never reach the rest of your home’s rooms.
