North Central Florida Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Lake City’

How Does Your Furnace Know If It’s Running?

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Most modern-day furnaces have a bunch of different safety mechanisms to ensure that they run properly. For instance, the heat exchanger keeps the system from accidentally allowing carbon monoxide and other fumes to enter the breathable space of your home. Other components, like the electrical ignition, make sure that the system is in charge of whether or not a flame gets lit, so it doesn’t accidentally run for longer than it needs to.

But here’s a question: how does your furnace know if the gas inside of it is being burned? After all, can’t it accidentally leak gas through a burner system that’s not functioning correctly? And, as we all know, gas is expensive. Well, there’s a component that helps regulate this process and keeps your home from encountering a dangerous gas leak. It’s the flame sensor, and this blog post will be dedicated to describing what this component does, and why you might need it fixed with furnace repair in Lake City, FL!

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The 50% Rule for Fixing Your Furnace

Monday, February 13th, 2023

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All good things must come to an end, and that includes the lifespan of your furnace. It’s reliable now, but that only lasts for so long.

How do you know if it still has some miles left in it, or if your furnace has one foot out the door? There are a few ways to tell, but the most glaring method is using the 50% rule.

Let’s break it down and hopefully, you’ll simply need furnace repair in Lake City, FL and not a full replacement.

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Insulate Your Home for Summer and Winter

Monday, May 9th, 2022

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.

Insulation can help you keep hot temperatures outside while your air conditioning is running. And, to point you in the right direction, our team can help with insulation in Lake City, FL. Whether it’s attic insulation, insulating your windows and doors, or some other kind of insulation, our team can help!

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How High Are Your Energy Bills?

Monday, November 8th, 2021

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.

Are you seeing a decrease in your energy bill? Great! Then you’re doing something right and we congratulate you.

However, if you’re one of the many homeowners in our area that are dealing with spiking energy bills that are frustrating and sometimes even devastating, then we’re here to help. We want to talk about why a high energy bill might point to the need for air conditioning repair in Lake City, FL.

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If You Hear This Noise: Call Us

Monday, September 14th, 2020

Noises are everywhere. The hard part is figuring out which noises warrant a call to a professional HVAC provider and which ones don’t. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had some sort of blog post that could outline what noises are worth calling for help about, and which ones weren’t? Luckily, that’s exactly what we’re aiming to provide for you today.

Our company doesn’t just provide air conditioning repair in Lake City, FL, we also provide information on this blog for homeowners that need help. When it comes to air conditioners making obnoxious noises and signaling the need for repairs, we’re all over that topic.

So, keep reading as we dive into some of the more insidious noises that an AC system can make. We’ll even go over the ones you don’t need to be concerned about so you can relax about the normal noises.

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Do You Need Insulation? Absolutely!

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

Insulation work isn’t just for the winter. When homeowners think about drafty homes, the drafts are usually bringing in cold air when your heater is struggling to keep you warm. However, what if we told you that insulation can keep your home cool during the summer as well? Finding ways to keep cool air inside your home is one of the hardest parts of air conditioning!

You don’t need to look far for insulation in Lake City, FL. Our team provides sensible, affordable, and fast insulation service. Whether you need your windows or your walls insulated, we can help keep that cool, conditioned air inside.

Let’s go into detail about what insulation work is, how it can help, and whether your home needs it or not! Improving homes to keep things comfortable is something that we think everyone can get behind.

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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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How to Deal with Humidity

Monday, May 25th, 2020

Humidity is a well-known problem here in Florida. That’s where HVAC professionals like us come in, we help homeowners in our area deal with these uncomfortable situations with technology that can handle such a task.

As summer approaches, we’d like to take a look at what exactly humidity does in our area and how we can best prepare for our highest levels of moisture in the air. By signing up for our HVAC services in Lake City, FL, you have a good chance of making your home comfortable and combating the high humidity that could cause distress.

Let’s talk about what a dehumidifier can do and how we can best set you up with a solution to fight the humidity.

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Smell Something Bad Coming from Your AC?

Monday, April 27th, 2020

An air conditioner that smells bad is likely to do more harm than good at this point. If the system is responsible for depositing cool air into your home, that cool air should smell fresh or at least odorless when you breathe it in. Any foul odors should be investigated and dealt with—full stop!

So, the question remains, do you smell anything foul coming from your air conditioner? If the answer is yes, then it’s time to sit down and have a talk.

Different smells can be caused by different types of problems, and it’s in your best interest to call a professional and have these smells investigated. One thing is for certain, though, any unpleasant smell coming from an AC unit usually signals the need for air conditioning repair in Lake City, FL.

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Springtime AC FAQ

Monday, March 30th, 2020

If we’re certain about one thing this spring, it’s that customers have a lot of questions about the condition and functionality of their air conditioners. People are tightening their belts (literally and figuratively) while they get ready to save up for that vacation or find ways to afford that second car. This means homeowners are focused on running their air conditioners well this spring, and hopefully we can help!

We’ve included a list of frequently asked questions that we receive about air conditioners in the spring. From good AC practices to questions you have about the cooling process, we’d like to take sometime and provide sound answers to these questions. Don’t forget, if you’re concerned with AC repair in Lake City, FL before the summer is in full swing, then call us today for expert services.

So, let’s get started!

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