7 Warning Signs Your Air Conditioner Is Struggling Florida summers can be tough on your air conditioner. When your AC starts struggling, catching the warning signs early can help prevent uncomfortable days, expensive repairs, and unexpected breakdowns. Here are seven signs your system may need attention. Weak Airflow If little air is coming from your […]
5 Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Immediate Repair Living in Cocoa, Florida means your air conditioner works hard nearly year-round. When your AC starts showing signs of trouble, delaying repairs can lead to higher energy bills, reduced comfort, and even complete system failure. Here are five signs that your air conditioner needs immediate attention. 1. […]
Should You Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner? A Cost Comparison Guide When your air conditioner starts acting up, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to repair it or replace it entirely. The right choice often comes down to cost, efficiency, and the age of your system. If your unit is relatively […]
What is AC refrigerant and how does it work? Every AC unit requires refrigerant in order to effectively pull heat from ambient air and transform it into the crisp cool air we all enjoy. AC refrigerant is a liquid chemical of varying compositions (depending on the type). There are natural refrigerants, although it is much […]
What is the float switch on your AC unit? When it comes to AC jargon, customers often have questions. In this post, we cover a question we hear often: ‘what is the float switch on your AC unit’. An HVAC float switch also called a ‘wet switch’ or condensate overflow switch, works as a means […]
AC Making Strange Sounds? What You Should Know AC Units are known for making a range of noises. While many of these noises are par for the course and a part of normal operation, others are not. Being aware of the difference between normal operating noise, and noises that could indicate an issue, can help […]
Why its important that your AC unit is level Real estate isn’t the only thing where location matters most. Turns out, the location and positioning of your AC unit makes a world of difference when it comes to both the performance and longevity of the unit. Although most professional installers will take care to ensure […]
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 […]
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 […]
What to do if your AC fan doesn’t work? You rely on your AC unit to keep your home or business cool and comfortable. But when the fan fails, all the cooling air in the world won’t help if it can’t get pumped out and circulated. Central AC units typically have two fans. One fan […]
Testing your compressor for functionality Issues with your AC unit may step from problems with the compressor. The most common of which is improper voltages or a poor capacitator causing outright failure or tripping of your circuit breaker. The three types of winding problems associated with the compressor include: Open winding: usually caused by a […]
