North Central Florida Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Newberry’

Are You Having Trouble with Condensation?

Monday, October 12th, 2020

Sure, we all know what condensation is, but not every homeowner knows what it has to do with air conditioning. Condensation is one of the key processes that your system’s refrigerant goes through in order to disperse heat outside of your home. Condensation is also what happens to the moisture in your air when temperatures drop and the water vapor turns back into liquid form. Basically, some air conditioners have an easier time dealing with condensation than others.

Noticing the signs of condensate problems can be a good signal that your air conditioner needs AC repair in Newberry, FL. Water that’s improperly condensed or that’s condensed at the wrong temperatures and pressure can even become ice if you’re not careful. Let’s avoid that kind of outcome by talking about how condensation relates to the cooling process.

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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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Get Your AC Ready for Spring!

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

Springtime is just around the corner and you know what that means! A little bit of spring cleaning here, some warmer weather, and preparing for the scorching temperatures that are just around the corner when summer inevitably hits. We’re in the HVAC industry, as you know, so it’s our job to remind you when spring maintenance is upon us. We’ll get into why this is important to do now, down below.

For now, here are a few things you as a homeowner can do to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and longevity of your air conditioner before the summer hits in full swing. If you’re often nervous about whether or not your system will need AC repair in Newberry, FL, then this could be the perfect opportunity to make minor adjustments and stave off the inevitable expensive issues.

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Loss of Cooling Power: What’s Wrong with Your AC

Monday, May 27th, 2019

woman-in-home-with-fan-looking-hotMay in Florida may as well be the middle of August for other parts of the country—meaning, it’s already HOT! And we’re using our air conditioners on a daily basis. So if you’ve noticed something wrong with your air conditioner at this point, it’s absolutely a cause for concern. For instance, did you notice a loss of cooling power or lack of cool air coming from your air conditioner?

Obviously, you know this is a problem. You don’t need what essentially is now a fan blowing around warm air in your home. You’ll likely need to call for professional repair, but in the meantime, we’ve shared some insight below into what may be causing this very frustrating issue.

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Never Ignore These 4 Ominous AC Noises

Monday, July 23rd, 2018

woman covering her ears, on a white backgroundWhen you live with our weather day in and day out, it goes without saying that the use of your air conditioner is pretty consistent! Since summer temps haven’t even reached their peak yet, it’s important to keep an eye—and ear—out for any potential issues, especially since the need for Newberry, FL AC repair typically increases this time of year.

But how do you know if you’re even having a problem with your air conditioner? A pretty big sign is a strange or unfamiliar noise coming from the system. There are 4 sounds in particular that we never want you to ignore, and we’ve highlighted them below.

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