Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Is Your AC System Struggling Due to Refrigerant Loss?

Monday, April 10th, 2017

Your air conditioner isn’t cooling properly due to refrigerant loss, and you’ve been told that it simply needs to be recharged (refilled), even though you’ve had this service done previously. If you’ve found yourself in this scenario we have some news for you—refrigerant loss is not normal!

Your air conditioner or heat pump is supplied with enough refrigerant upon installation that it should last through its entire lifespan, ideally. If you’re cooling system is losing refrigerant, then you have a leak that warrants a call for Destin, FL air conditioner repairs. The source of the leak must be found, the refrigerant recharged, and the damage fixed so that you don’t experience this problem again.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your AC This Summer

Monday, March 27th, 2017

You know as well as we do that we never really escape summer here in Florida. Therefore, it’s vital that you have a fully functioning and efficiently operating air conditioner to get you through the hottest of months. As spring begins with summer soon to follow, it’s time to start thinking about how you can best save on your energy costs.

We offer quality Pensacola, FL air conditioning services, should you find yourself facing a system breakdown or even a small repair need. In the meantime though, we’d like to share some of our tips with you to help you use your AC as much as you need to this coming cooling season, but still save money.

Tags: AC Maintenance, Air Conditioning Services, Pensacola, Save on Air Conditioning Costs
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Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Air Conditioner

Monday, March 13th, 2017

Temperatures may be on the cooler side now, but don’t let that fool you! You know as well as we do how fast summer temperatures creep up on us, and how important it is to have an efficiently and effectively performing air conditioner to keep you cool. So how do you know if it’s time to invest in a Fort Walton Beach, FL AC system installation or upgrade?

Tags: AC Replacement, Air Conditioner Installation, Air Conditioner Upgrade, Fort Walton Beach, Whole-House Dehumidifier
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Is It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?

Monday, February 27th, 2017

Our temperatures have finally cooled enough that we can give our air conditioners a bit of a break. Hopefully, yours has served you well throughout the long and hot summer months and even into fall and winter. As spring approaches, however, if you’re considering replacing your old AC system, now is the time.

In the most ideal situations, your aging air conditioner will break down at the end of the cooling season, when you don’t need it as much and when our HVAC technicians aren’t likely to be out on similar service calls. Of course, life doesn’t always work that conveniently, which is why it’s important that you know the signs that an Navarre Beach, FL air conditioner replacement might be necessary, soon!

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Should I Have my Air Conditioner Maintained Twice Yearly?

Monday, January 30th, 2017

No matter what type of air conditioning system you have, it’s imperative that it be properly cared for in order to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness. If you’ve ever had a heat pump, you might have heard how important it is to have bi-annual maintenance done on the system since it is used year-round. What if you have a conventional central AC system though or a ductless system? Is it still necessary to schedule your Destin, FL air conditioning maintenance on a bi-annual basis?

The short-and-sweet answer is—“yes.” But why is that necessary? In Northwest Florida, our temperatures tend to soar for the majority of the year. While other parts of the country may use their cooling systems for 3-4 months out of the year, we use our considerably more—typically for 8-9 months, and we may even have heat waves in the “dead of winter.” Because of this extra use and wear on the system, twice-a-year maintenance is a necessity.

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The Importance of Professional AC Installation

Monday, January 9th, 2017

Today’s cooling systems are far more energy efficient than those of the past. However, they can only work at their best if they are installed properly to begin with. If they aren’t, then they can’t possibly operate at their highest capability, and you may find yourself investing in expensive repairs down the road that weren’t necessary. You may even have to replace your system prematurely.

From determining cooling loads to selecting the best model of air conditioner for your home, there are a number of considerations to take into account in order to ensure a successful installation.

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Possible Problems with Air Conditioning Fans

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

The weather finally seems to be cooling off for the time being. This makes now the perfect time to address any potential repair needs you might have had crop up over the past few months. One type of service call we occasionally receive is in regards to an air conditioning fan that won’t stop running, seems to be making more noise than it should, or is experiencing some other type of problem.

Whatever the case may be, it’s important that you call in a professional HVAC repair technician to prevent further damage from occurring. In the meantime, keep reading to learn the signs of fan problems and what they might mean.

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Ductless Mini-Splits: Financial Considerations

Monday, November 28th, 2016

Ductless systems have a number of advantages. However, despite this, customers still wonder if it really is a good investment for their home. The best way to determine this is to take a good look at some of the costs involved, as well as the saving you can gain by utilizing a ductless mini-split system in your home.

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The Sources of Ice on an AC Evaporator Coil

Monday, November 14th, 2016

Since air conditioning systems blow out chilled air, many homeowners are not necessarily surprised when they see ice forming along the coils. They tend to think that it’s normal and that once the AC cycles off, the ice will simply melt away and fall into the drip pan below. This is a detrimental assumption to make, however.

Ice should never appear on your air conditioner. If it does, then there is something seriously wrong with your air conditioner. The ice won’t go away permanently if you remove it yourself—and in fact that can be harmful to your system anyway. The ice development will actually increase if the underlying problem is not taken care of. As long as ice is present, your AC system will suffer a reduction in cooling power. So what’s the underlying issue?

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What You Should Understand about SEER Ratings

Monday, October 24th, 2016

Air conditioning systems are pretty complex appliances when you really think about it. Fortunately, you don’t need to know most of the specifications of your air conditioner—that’s what we’re here for after all. However, there is at least one air conditioning factor you should be well aware of—your system’s SEER rating, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.

Understanding SEER will help you to understand how efficiently or non-efficiently your air conditioning system uses power to provide you with conditioned air. Although the SEER rating isn’t the only specification of your AC that matters, it can and should be a deciding factor when considering a new system installation. Keep reading to learn more.

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