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AC Not Working? Let’s Troubleshoot It First

June 5th, 2023
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It’s already quite hot and we can only expect to see temperatures climb higher this summer in Florida. It’s great to have a working air conditioning system to keep you cool…

Wait … your AC isn’t working? That’s no fun. In fact, it may be a serious emergency. The good news is that you can call our team for air conditioning repair in St. Petersburg, FL—we have 24-hour emergency service available—and get the help you need.

Before you do that, we recommend you go through some troubleshooting steps. We’ve frequently come to help homeowners with faulty ACs and found the actual problem was something quite basic. We want to help you avoid an unnecessary service call, so below we’re going to look at what you can do to troubleshoot your AC in case you only have a minor issue.

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Does Maintenance Have an Expiration Date? No!

May 8th, 2023
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Summer is closing in, and if you haven’t yet scheduled your air conditioning maintenance in Clearwater, FL or elsewhere in our service area, this is one of the best times to get it done. We aren’t exaggerating when we say this is the most important service for your comfort during the coming summer.

But what if you can’t manage to have a maintenance tune-up and inspection scheduled before summer starts? You might think that you’ve missed the window and therefore you’ll have to wait until next spring to have it done.

This isn’t true! There is no “expiration date” when it comes to AC maintenance (or any type of HVAC maintenance). Although spring is an ideal time for it, the only absolute necessity is that you have it done annually. 

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Best Ways to Avoid a Failed Compressor in Your Air Conditioner

April 10th, 2023
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What is the essential component of your home’s air conditioning system? Okay, this is a bit of a trick question, because there are multiple components in an AC that are essential for it to function properly. But there’s one that deserves the “essential” title more than the others: the compressor. 

This is the device that places refrigerant under pressure so it will circulate through the rest of the system and go through the process of heat exchange. If it fails, it usually means the whole air conditioning system needs a replacement. The compressor is a pricy component, and it’s often not worth it to replace just the compressor.

So, if possible, you want to avoid a dead compressor in your AC. How can you do that? We have some advice that will help you keep your air conditioner around for as long as possible thanks to a healthy compressor.

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Why You Should Always Schedule AC Maintenance Each Spring

March 4th, 2023
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We aim to cover a variety of topics on our blog to give our readers important information about their home comfort systems. But there’s one topic we come back to each year at the start of the spring: air conditioning maintenance. This is one of the most important services that we offer because of how much it rewards our customers. 

We don’t want you to miss out on the advantages of these regular AC tune-ups and inspections. The savings in time, money, and improved comfort are simply too great. So here is your annual reminder to schedule maintenance for your AC this spring. 

In fact, you might as well call us now to arrange for your AC maintenance in Wesley Chapel, FL and get an early start. Florida weather can switch over to extreme heat at almost any time, and professional AC maintenance makes sure you’re ready.

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How Can I Fix My Furnace on My Own?

February 6th, 2023
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We understand if you want to manage as many repairs and home improvement tasks as possible on your own or with the help of a few friends. It’s a good way to save money, and people are always looking for ways to cut down on expenses they don’t absolutely need.

But not all household jobs are equal in complexity and safety. Reattaching sagging gutters is one thing. Fixing a gas furnace is something quite different. The simple answer to the question “How can I fix my furnace on my own?” is “You can’t. Call professionals to do it.”

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My Furnace Keeps Shutting Off Early—What’s Wrong?

January 9th, 2023
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Right at a time when Florida has gotten fantastically cold winter weather and you need your home’s furnace more than ever, it starts shutting down early on you. What’s happening and how can you stop it?

The simple answer is that your furnace is short cycling and you’ll probably need to call our experts for furnace repair in Wesley Chapel, FL to make it work right again. 

There’s a longer answer as well, and if you want the lowdown on your furnace slowdown, follow up below.

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Why Your Electric Furnace Is Tripping the Circuit Breaker

December 5th, 2022
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Electric furnaces are common for home heating in St Petersburg, FL. Although it often costs more to run an electric furnace than a gas furnace, in Florida this is less of a concern because we don’t rely on heating as much during the year. For all-electric homes, electric furnaces are a cost-effective way to provide warmth during the occasional cool days of winter.

Although electric furnaces are generally reliable, they can sometimes create issues. One problem you may run into with your electric furnace during the season is tripped circuit breakers. Your furnace is working great when suddenly it shuts off and doesn’t turn back on. You check the circuit breaker panel and discover the breaker for the furnace has tripped. You reset it, but the problem keeps recurring. What’s going on?

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Before You Switch on That Furnace, Call Us for Regular Maintenance

November 7th, 2022
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Florida experiences winter differently than many other parts of the country. The season starts late and it can have warm days sprinkled throughout it. This makes it easy for homeowners here to ignore the importance of upkeep on their heating systems. 

But regular maintenance is a vital part of having a heating system, especially a furnace. You may not use your furnace as often as someone in Nebraska, Maine, or Minnesota, but you will still rely on it. You want to make sure it comes on when you need it, doesn’t waste energy as it runs, and will work dependably for many years. Furnace maintenance in Clearwater, FL is the best method to see that this is exactly what you get from your furnace.

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Is This the Fall You Replace Your AC?

October 10th, 2022

air-conditioning-systemYou probably haven’t given too much thought to your home’s air conditioning recently—mostly because of worries over hurricane issues. Thankfully, the year’s did less damage than expected to the Tampa Bay area, and many homeowners are going to turn their thoughts to more prosaic preparations for the rest of the year.

But why think about your air conditioning in St Petersburg, FL at this time? There are several reasons. First, your AC may have sustained water damage during the hurricane. If you have any suspicions about this, please contact our team right away to make an inspection and help you with decisions about what’s best for your AC. This also applies to your heating system.

Second, fall is always an excellent time to consider whether you need to replace an aging air conditioner that hasn’t sustained hurricane damage. You just went through an intense summer and had plenty of opportunities to see if your air conditioner is still working at its best. If it isn’t, the slower fall season easily accommodates scheduling an installation with our professionals.

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Why Does My Air Conditioning System Run So Much?

September 5th, 2022

air-conditioner-evaporator-coilWhen it gets hot outside, you can expect your air conditioning system to run for longer and spend less time cycled down. This is the AC operating as it’s supposed to, and usually nothing to worry about. You can work to reduce heat in your house by closing shades, and you can raise the thermostat to a higher (but still comfortable) temperature to shorten how long your AC runs.

But if the AC does seem like it’s running constantly, especially if it also doesn’t seem to be making the house appreciably cooler, then you may have a problem. Sometimes the solution is simple, but in other cases, you’ll need to call us for air conditioning repair in New Port Richey, FL. Let’s take a look at some of the common causes of the “runaway AC.”

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