Is my 15-year old AC unit still OK? We get it. An AC unit represents a big investment in your property located in Brevard County, Melbourne FL, Cocoa FL, Merritt Island FL, Cocoa Beach FL, Cape Canaveral FL or Rockledge FL. In this brief guide, we address a question we hear a lot: ‘Is my […]
What to Do If Your Condenser Coils Become Dirty? Your AC’s condenser coils are a key component of your unit, playing a vital role in the cooling process. Over time they can develop a build up of dirt, grime, pollen and other gunk. Located on the outside of your unit, refrigerant carrying heat from inside […]
What to Do If Your AC Unit Has a Worn Contactor? An AC’s contactor is what controls the flow of power (electricity) to all of the components necessary for your unit to work. A faulty, failing or broken contactor can result in your AC’s ability to properly cool your residence or business, and can even […]
How Do Air Conditioners Work? Residents in Brevard County, including Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Rockledge and surrounding areas rely on their AC to keep them cool and comfortable all year round. But how do air conditioners work? Your AC unit is engineered to use chemicals (refrigerant) that convert from a gas […]
What to Do If My AC Freezes Up? The weather in Brevard County can heat up fast, leaving residents across Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Rockledge and surrounding areas hot and bothered. Our AC keeps us cool no matter the season, but one problem can leave you sweating: AC freezing up. Frost […]
Tips for Reducing Noise from your HVAC HVAC systems can be noisy. Sometimes this noise is indicative of underlying problems, failing parts or a poor installation. In other cases its just part of your system’s normal operation. Below we highlight a few solutions for reducing HVAC noise. Closed Vent Dampers: Ensure that most if not […]
Common AC Terminology Part II Air Diffuser: A point of distribution where room air is mixed with cooled air-conditioned air. Air diffusers are usually covered with a grille/vent plate and located along the ceiling or floor. Blower: Also known as an ‘air handler’, this is a fan that forcibly propels cooled air throughout the ductwork […]
Can You Run Your AC without a Filter? This is a question we hear often. In some cases, excessive heat and the inability to get a replacement filter fast leaves home and business owners facing intense heat or running their AC without a filter. In situations where you MUST run the AC unit, you can […]
Strange AC Smells? What to do? A strange-smelling AC could be indicative of several potential problems, ranging from minor to serious health hazards. First, determine where the smell is coming from. Is it coming from your vents, from the unit outside, or the unit inside your home or business? Next, Try to Evaluate What Type […]
Can a faulty thermostat cause damage to your AC unit? Your AC unit’s thermostat is one of the most important parts of your entire cooling system. Think of the thermostat as the brains of the operation. And just like your own brain, when it gets frazzled or things go wrong, it affects the rest of […]
Tips to reduce strain on your AC this summer Summer heatwaves are coming. And with them, the air conditioners are going to be running at full power. Running your AC unit all day long during summer heatwaves can reduce its efficiency and cause a lot of risks and premature damages. Therefore, it’s important to take […]
Common AC terminology and what it means In this series we explore some of the most commonly used AC terminology and what each means. Airflow Volume: Refers to the amount of air circulated in a space. Typically measured in cubic feet per minute (cfm) BTU: Short for “British Thermal Unit”, BTU is a measurement of […]
