How to Spot a Refrigerant Leak

May 16th, 2022

If your air conditioner is leaking refrigerant, then chances are you’ve already spotted one of the many telltale signs. It could be making the signature bubbling and hissing noise, or it could be operating sub-par in a variety of different ways. The truth is that a refrigerant leak is going to translate differently for every air conditioner and every home. The good news is that this blog post is going to be able to help steer those homeowners who are a little lost in the right direction.

Keep reading to learn about how to pinpoint a refrigerant leak and access proper air conditioning repair in Melbourne, FL. Or, you could call our hotline listed above and get in touch with one of our customer service representatives. Talking to a pro in person is going to be easier if you feel like you have a more unique situation than listed below.

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It’s Time to Upgrade Your Thermostat!

May 2nd, 2022

Your thermostat serves as the “brain” of your HVAC system. It communicates to what would otherwise be a mundane piece of cooling equipment, and turns your AC system into a monitoring device. Once the temperature reaches above the line where it’s comfortable, your AC switches on at the direction of your thermostat and starts cooling things off.

That’s why we think it’s so important to talk about thermostats, especially thermostats that are old or outdated. Newer temperature monitoring systems are able to be programmed to curb energy loss and cool your home in a more efficient manner.

For homeowners out there looking to improve their home cooling this spring, we urge you to keep reading! We’ll go into all the juicy details about how a smart thermostat in Melbourne, FL will improve your home comfort and reduce your monthly energy bill. Just make sure you call us if you’re ready for an upgrade!

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3 Solutions for a Short Cycling AC

April 18th, 2022

ACs typically have a regular cycle of turning on and off that will vary based on exterior temperatures. Short cycling is when an air conditioner runs for short, frequent bursts, switching off and back on at intervals of five minutes or less.

These problems occur as a result of something inhibiting an AC unit from completing a full cooling cycle. They can be attributable to a number of causes, such as a clogged air filter, a refrigerant leak, or a system that’s too large for the home it’s in.

Short cycling is a concerning behavior to see in AC units. Not only is it usually a symptom of a larger problem, but it also wears out the outside unit’s compressor. This can end up causing a lot of trouble down the road, as compressors are costly to repair and often result in homeowners being inclined to replace their entire outside unit.

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How to Budget for AC Maintenance

April 4th, 2022

Maintenance is an inevitable part of AC ownership. Although it is something that many homeowners prefer to avoid, it’s an essential practice in saving money, time, and energy over the long term.

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How Does a Heat Pump Work?

March 21st, 2022

The heat pump is a miracle of modern society, allowing us to seamlessly and effortlessly source and distribute air throughout our homes. It’s essential for many, especially during those times of the year when temperatures are extreme and the indoors quickly reflect the blistering heat of the outdoors. In more ways than one, heat pumps are an essential part of home comfort and livability, and are therefore important things to understand in order to use and maintain properly. In this article, we’ll review what a heat pump is, how it works, and what its proper functioning means for the temperatures of your space.

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The Science Behind Poor Air Quality

March 7th, 2022

Invisible, odorless, and without many tangible characteristics, it’s easy to take the air we breathe for granted. Despite there being evidence for poor air quality being linked to a variety of health concerns, air quality and its implications on wellbeing are often overlooked when it comes to our homes and greater society.

While many people think about air quality in terms of outdoor pollution, it’s just as important to focus on the quality of the air inside our homes and offices. Indoor air pollution is often caused by products we use every day, like cleaning supplies, paints, air fresheners, and building materials.

Through the following, we’ll detail some common contaminants that are likely to be floating around in your space, and why it’s so important to invest in improving your air quality.

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Our 2022 Guide to Refrigerant

February 21st, 2022

Let’s face it: in the hot summer months, as long as your air conditioner is working properly, you’re probably not paying much attention to it. So, it’s no surprise that you might not know how your AC works (no worries, that’s what we’re here for). 

One of the most important parts of your home’s heating and cooling systems is the refrigerant, a compound that acts as a heat exchanger in both air conditioning units and heat pumps to cool and warm up your home. 

While refrigerant is a critical part of your air conditioner, it’s also pretty bad for the environment, which is why some of the standard refrigerants are being phased out. Here are the different refrigerants that your air conditioner or heat pump may be using and what you need to do to prepare for the transition.

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3 Ways to Avoid Heater Repairs

February 7th, 2022

An effective home heating system is important to ensure your comfort and safety when it’s cold outside. While the condition of your heater may be top-of-mind during the winter months, investing in year-round preventative maintenance can help keep your heating system in peak shape so that it’s ready when the cold weather rolls around. Here are 3 steps you can take to ensure your heater is functioning properly so that you can avoid expensive and inconvenient heater repairs. If you notice anything wrong with your heater, contact our team of experts for heating repair in Cocoa Beach, FL.

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How to Spot a Refrigerant Leak

January 24th, 2022

If you suspect a refrigerant leak on your AC unit, you may want to know what to look for. There are heat pumps in Melbourne, FL, that may face the same issues now and then. Here’s how to spot a refrigerant leak and why in some cases, the escaping Refrigerant can be more severe than you might expect.

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Your Heater Still Should Be Running Efficiently

January 10th, 2022

How old is your heater? Is it only a few years old? Or perhaps it might be older, but you’ve just recently come to own the property so you’re not entirely sure. Now we’d like to ask, how well does your heater run? Does it sputter and make a lot of noise? Does it run up the heating bill every month?

Sorry for the barrage of questions, but they’re going to be important later on. When you choose to purchase a heater, they aren’t split up into categories like “most efficient” or “most effective.” You should actually be choosing to purchase a heater that is both efficient, effective, and makes you happy. All of these categories are important, and today we’d like to talk about how you shouldn’t compromise on efficiency just for a furnace that you might like or be used to.

And, if your heater is lacking in one of those categories, maybe choosing our team for heating repair in Palm Bay, FL could get things back on track!

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