How Maintenance and Repairs Are Related

August 21st, 2023

Maintenance and repairs are two different services with two different objectives. When you call our team for repairs, we will go to your home, diagnose the problem occurring in your system, and fix it for a low rate. With maintenance, we’ll provide a necessary tune-up, adjustments, and even minor fixes for your system to allow it to continue working properly and efficiently.

Many people think they need to choose between these two services when they’re in a tight spot, but that’s not the case. Maintenance and AC repair in Melbourne, FL are interlinked in certain ways that can impact not only your budget but the future of your home comfort.

For instance, investing in maintenance can lower the frequency of repairs in the coming years, but a maintenance appointment can never replace a necessary repair call. Let’s break this down and talk about how important both of these services are.

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Why an AC Upgrade Is a Great Idea

August 7th, 2023

Central air conditioners are more powerful, more efficient, and more well-liked than window unit AC systems. They’re also more expensive, which can be a dealbreaker in cases where a customer has to choose.

We’re not going to convince someone to upgrade their air conditioning if it’s not a good idea. Some small apartments and tiny houses are perfectly well-suited for a window unit air conditioner, if you don’t mind the sun being blocked out of your favorite bedroom window. But many of our readers and customers are homeowners who have much more space that needs to be cooled.

When your whole family’s comfort is on the line, upgrading to a central air conditioner installation in Rockledge, FL is going to be a very smart move. We’ll go into detail about why these systems are so powerful and efficient and might end up actually saving you money down the line.

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When Might Air Ducts Need to Be Replaced?

July 24th, 2023

Air ducts are an interesting component of your home. They might have been constructed at the same time you got your first central air conditioning system installed, or perhaps they were set up with you purchased a furnace. Either way, forced-air heating and cooling systems (that don’t rely on air handlers) must use air ducts in order to bring comfortable air to the rooms of a house.

Things can get funky with old homes especially, since most older homes used boilers and other methods for staying warm that didn’t rely on air ducts or air in general. This means that actually getting the air ducts installed in a home can be complicated, expensive, and a nightmare when they need to be replaced.

Let’s take the anxiety out of the equation today. We’ll talk about when you might need to call for our help with your AC duct replacement in Palm Bay, FL, and why this can be stressful to evaluate on your own.

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What Exactly Is Refrigerant?

July 10th, 2023

We’re on record to have one of the hottest summers in recent memory, and we’ve already broken a few records. This would be a life-altering event, if it weren’t for your handy AC or heat pump installation in Melbourne, FL that slowly removes the heat from your home and keeps things comfortable. But how exactly does this work?

It’s all thanks to refrigerant, a powerful, man-made chemical that can evaporate and condense with ease. This might sound like a useless superpower, but it’s what allows us to have comfortable indoor temperatures all throughout the country. Refrigerant is the key to cooling, and the more you know about it, the more you’ll be able to be an informed consumer of HVAC products and services in the future.

Let’s discuss refrigerant–what it is and how it works. Then, we promise that as things click in your mind, you’ll know exactly why high-efficiency AC units and heat pumps are so powerful and compelling!

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It’s Never Too Late for Maintenance

June 26th, 2023

It’s summer blockbuster season, which means you’re probably gearing up to see the newest and greatest movie in theaters. As you can probably imagine, in every action scene or comic book hero flick, the hero always shows up in the nick of time to save the day.

Today, you might not be going to see a big blockbuster movie, but we’d like to talk about a similar topic–your air conditioner. This system is an unsung hero, working day and night to keep you comfortable at home. And, just like any movie villain, dirt, dust, heat, and time are constantly trying to put an end to your AC. It’s up to you to keep things running smoothly and to support your superhero AC before it’s too late.

But is it ever too late for residential AC maintenance in Rockledge, FL? Has the villain already won, and has your air conditioner been defeated? We’d argue no, at least not yet.

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What’s Wrong With Your AC?

June 12th, 2023

It’s such a classic question that we couldn’t help but write about it in our blog. Typically, you’ll find concise topics about different AC problems or PSA posts about refrigerant and certain scientific facts about air conditioners. But often times that’s just not what customers are dealing with. Many people have problems with their air conditioners that they’re not quite sure about.

Is this strange sound an issue? Or perhaps you’ve got a problem with your home that is inhibiting your AC’s ability to provide you with cool air? The answer might be complex but it’s still diagnosable. That’s always the first step when you call us for AC repair in Palm Bay, FL.

So, let’s take a journey into the mind of a struggling customer who might be dealing with an AC issue. We’ll break down the different types of air conditioning problems, and tell you why calling for professional help is usually the best choice of action.

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The Basis Behind Ductless Maintenance

May 15th, 2023

You’ve probably heard us mention a few times on this blog that ductless systems require maintenance twice a year. While it’s true, it’s a little unfair to request this of our customers if we don’t explain ourselves.

For instance, a regular central air conditioner only needs maintenance once a year. Same thing with a heating system like a gas furnace. So why do ductless systems and other heat pumps require maintenance biannually? Doesn’t that make a central AC more cost-effective?

Well, not really. This maintenance is required because ductless systems and other similarly-suited heat pumps do something that they don’t. That’s what we’ll be getting into today. Just make sure you’ve got our number on speed dial at the end of this blog, so you can schedule ductless AC maintenance in Melbourne, FL at your earliest convenience.

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3 Unique AC Options for Every Customer

May 1st, 2023

As an HVAC provider, we need to be as clear as possible about the types of systems we install. Every home is different, every customer has different needs, and it’s impossible to have a “one-size-fits-all” type of solution in this industry.

That’s why we’d like to talk about some of the major differences between central air conditioners, heat pumps, and ductless mini splits. Each represents a different approach to air conditioning, with its own strengths and weaknesses. If you’re in the market for an air conditioning installation in Rockledge, FL, this blog post will hopefully inform you of the specific products you might see.

Remember, if you don’t feel good about the prospective AC that we recommend, then tell us! Your comfort preferences and energy efficiency are a high priority, and no system is going to be perfect. Our job is to match you with the AC that makes you happy and keeps you comfortable.

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Bad Ducts Are No Joke

April 17th, 2023

Ductwork might seem like a small part of your overall HVAC system, but in reality, that’s not really the case. An air duct on the outside might just seem like a few pieces of sheet metal put together to form a tube or a prism, but inside all the heated or cooled air is traveling through it quickly in order to reach the rooms of your home. Your thermostat depends on these pathways so that the temperature can change and it can finally register as the temperature you set.

If your ducts encounter problems, which can be anything from a small leak to a major gap, the AC won’t necessarily recognize that there’s a problem. The ducts will continue to leak air as the system pushes and pushes to try and reach your thermostat’s temperature setting. Eventually, you could see a high energy bill, an uncomfortable house, or even a broken-down AC! So, let’s get into the reasons why HVAC duct repair in Palm Bay, FL is no joke!

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What Do You Get Out of Maintenance?

April 3rd, 2023

This is a question that we see posted online all the time. Sure, maintenance sounds like a good idea in theory, but it costs money that could otherwise go to something else. What about that oil change on your car, or the trip to see some out-of-state family members? How could a maintenance plan possibly be worth the cost of investing in those things?

Well, it is, but it’s not obvious. We really lift our maintenance plan up with these blog posts because the benefits of this kind of service can be hard to understand without an explanation. Maintenance isn’t magic; it’s a service that keeps your AC technology in great shape for a longer period of time. An HVAC maintenance plan in Melbourne, FL ensures you get the most out of your air conditioning technology, at the cheapest cost to you.

So, in the end, you get more money out of your air conditioning if it’s well maintained.

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