Is That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

January 6th, 2025
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Uh-oh. Can you smell that? Is it your furnace? We tend to talk a lot about the noises that heating systems and air conditioners might make when something is wrong. While sounds are one of the most common indicators of a problem with a mechanical or electrical system, smells can occur as well!

It might seem like an extremely serious issue if you turn on your heat and immediately notice an odor. Do all heating system odors require urgent repair? Actually, sometimes it’s very serious, and sometimes it’s not at all. How can you tell why your furnace is making a strange smell, and what should be done about it? Here’s the rundown. When you need furnace repair in Fort Walton Beach, FL, or you just want to schedule a routine maintenance appointment, we’re here to help.

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Prompt Heating Repair Makes All the Difference

December 23rd, 2024
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If your car had a noticeable problem, was running oddly, or making a strange noise, what do you think would happen if you ignored it and just kept driving? You’d end up with your car broken down on the side of the road. The repairs would be much more expensive than if you’d gotten it taken care of as soon as you realized something was wrong. 

Now, what if it was your heating system instead of your car? Continuing to run the heat when there’s a concerning HVAC issue is a terrible idea. At the first sign of a problem, get heater repair in Destin, FL. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait.

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Protect Your Commercial Heating System!

December 9th, 2024
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Residential heating systems require maintenance in order to keep chugging along, regulating the temperature of a home for the safety and well-being of the people who live there. But commercial heating systems should not be forgotten when we talk about HVAC maintenance! When you’re responsible for a business or a commercial property, you need to protect that commercial heating system with regular service. We’re proud to partner with you in the care of your commercial heating in Navarre, FL. Whether you have a quick question or an urgent need, or just want to make that maintenance appointment, we’ll always be happy to hear from you.

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How Long Does a Furnace Last?

November 25th, 2024
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Is it getting to be that time? Are you worried about how much longer your furnace can keep running? Of course, since most homeowners are not HVAC experts, it can be hard to tell. You probably have questions.

How much more can you expect from your furnace? How can you keep it running as long as possible? When is the right time to replace it? We’ve got you covered. We’ll tell you all about the life expectancies of different heating systems, how to keep them in good shape, and how to know when it’s time for a furnace install in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

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Yes, You Do Need Heating Maintenance

November 11th, 2024
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Here in Florida, it’s easy to put a lot of focus on all the time we need to use our air conditioning and to spend less time thinking about our heating systems. They’ll be fine, right? They don’t get anywhere near as much use as the heating systems of our neighbors in the far northern states. But do we still need heating maintenance?

When a year has passed since the last time you had your heater serviced, you need to schedule that service. Even in Florida, your heating system still needs maintenance for several very good reasons. Check them out.

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The 5000 Rule of Furnace Replacement

October 28th, 2024
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The weather is cooling off. Winter is coming! Are you prepared for it? Or are you concerned about your furnace? You definitely don’t want to begin the winter knowing you have heating system problems or putting off having repairs done. But at a certain point, it’s no longer worth it to repair your furnace. Could it be time to replace it instead?

There are a lot of factors that can be weighed when deciding whether to keep investing in furnace repair or choose to get a new furnace. We can explain them to you, but better than that, we have a handy system to help you make the decision. We call it the 5000 Rule of Furnace Replacement, and it can simplify your repair-or-replace choice into simple numbers. If you have any other questions about furnace replacement in Navarre, FL, we’d love to hear from you.

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Should I Upgrade My AC to a Heat Pump?

October 14th, 2024
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How did your air conditioner do this past summer? Was it chugging quietly along, making your whole home perfectly comfortable, keeping your electric bill low, and not requiring any repairs? Or do you perhaps have some concerns about whether it will make it through another summer? Come to think of it, how’s your heating system doing? Is it ready for winter, reliable and efficient?

If you’ve been thinking that one or the other—or both—of these systems might need a replacement or an upgrade in the near future, we’d like to help you answer any questions you might have. Would a heat pump be a better choice than an air conditioner? Why? We’re big fans of these systems and can tell you all about them. Contact us with any questions about heat pump replacement in Fort Walton Beach, FL,

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How Long Does AC Installation Take?

September 16th, 2024
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Here at Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, air conditioning installation is old hat. We do it every day. But for you, it is a rare occurrence. Maybe you’ve never even had it done before! That means that while we might take some aspects of it for granted, you might have a lot of questions about the process. We’d like to help you out with that.

The best way to prepare for anything is by having as much information as possible beforehand. So here’s all the information you need about AC installation: what’s involved in the process, how long it takes, and what you can do to make it go faster. If you have any questions about AC installation in Destin, FL, we’d be happy to provide answers.

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Moisture in Your Mini Split? Here’s What to Do

September 2nd, 2024
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A ductless mini-split is a spectacular way to get around issues like not having ductwork or having old or damaged ductwork. It’s also an extremely efficient system because even the best ductwork does allow some energy to be lost while heated or cooled air is moving through. That said, even a fantastic system like a mini-split does have the potential to experience problems.

One issue you might encounter with your ductless mini-split has to do with moisture. All air conditioners accumulate condensation, so this is inevitable. With your mini split, there are slightly different risks to do with that condensation. If you suspect your mini split has a moisture problem, here’s what to keep an eye out for, and how to remedy the problem.

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These Things Can Kill Your Air Conditioner!

August 19th, 2024
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An AC system is complex. There are a lot of components which all have to work together in perfect harmony to accomplish the job of cooling your home. Something going wrong with a single component can generally be resolved with repairs, even if a part such as the blower fan motor has to be replaced entirely. But there’s one component you really don’t want to damage: the compressor.

An AC compressor can’t really be repaired once something’s gone seriously wrong with it. It would have to be replaced—but it’s such an expensive component that replacing it in an older air conditioner is a waste of money. You’d be better off investing in a whole new system. What can cause harm to an AC compressor? What can you do to ensure those things won’t kill your air conditioner? Read on to find out.

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