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Summer Indoor Air Quality Tips

July 18th, 2016

Indoor air quality has a substantial effect on both your health and comfort. Though staying cool is often top priority, you should also give some consideration to maintaining your indoor air quality. Let’s take a look at some of the ways that you can keep your indoor air quality high this summer.

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Signs You Need a New Heat Pump

July 11th, 2016

As we move further into summer, you may start to notice that your heat pump isn’t performing as well as it normally does. Maybe it just needs repairs, or maybe it simply isn’t able to keep you cool through another summer season. If your heat pump isn’t up to the task of keeping your home cool, you should replace it as soon as you can. You don’t want it to die on you in the middle of one of the hottest months of the year, after all. Let’s take a look at some of the signs that you need to install a new heat pump.

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3 Ways to Keep the Entire Family Cool this Summer

July 4th, 2016

It’s hot and humid outside and all you hear is complaints. Has the air conditioner broken down? Is it still working but barely? Is it cool but also clammy inside? There is plenty that can go wrong with your AC, and it’s frustrating when you’re in charge of making sure it works correctly.

Your air conditioning system in St. Johns, FL may be working as hard as it can, but sometimes it’s not enough. If your family needs to cool down this July, here are some tried-and-true ways: 

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How to Get Rid of High Humidity

June 27th, 2016

We all understand how the high temperatures during our summer here in St Augustine affect our day-to-day. But how many of us keep a hygrometer handy? Or know exactly what level of relative humidity is ideal for their home? High levels of moisture in the air can mean that your home’s indoor air feels clammy, and that your skin feels sticky despite the fact that your thermostat reads 68 degrees. Here are some ways to cut down on the level of water vapor in your household:

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Do I Need a New Ductless System?

June 20th, 2016

Ductless systems wear down over time, just like any other system. As the days start to heat up, you’re going to want to make sure that you have a reliable ductless system installed in your home. If your ductless system isn’t up to the task of keeping you cool this summer, you should have it replaced as soon as possible. Otherwise, you run the risk of having it die on you in the middle of one of the hottest months of the year. Read on for some of the signs that you need a new ductless system.

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Improve Your Air Conditioner This Summer With Zone Control

June 13th, 2016

If you’re using a central air conditioning system to stay cool this summer, there are a couple things you should know. One of the biggest disadvantages of central air conditioning is energy inefficiency. If you use a central air conditioner without any modifications, your home will be less energy efficient and more uncomfortable. Fortunately, there is a way to fix that. Read on to find out more about zone control, and how it can benefit you this summer.

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Ductless Problems to be Aware of

June 6th, 2016

Ductless systems have a lot of benefits, but they just as prone to issues as any other system. If you’re using a ductless system to stay cool this summer, you’ll want to be on the lookout for any issues that may come up due to the increased strain. Time is of the essence when it comes to repairing ductless issues. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the common ductless problems you may have to deal with in the next few months.

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Do I Need a Separate Dehumidifier if I Have an Air Conditioner?

May 30th, 2016

It’s a little-known fact that air conditioning systems have a bit of a dehumidifying effect, which is great for the humid climate of Florida. As part of the cooling function, air conditioners drop the temperature of the air around the evaporator coil below the dew point. This causes the moisture in the air to condense on the coil before being drained out of the system. So, some homeowners think that they don’t need a separate dehumidifier in order to maintain a comfortable indoor climate. This is not the case. Read on to find out why a dehumidifier is still a good idea, even if you have an air conditioner already.

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How Improperly Sized Air Conditioners Cause Problems

May 23rd, 2016

When you’re shopping for a new air conditioning system, it can be pretty tempting to just install the biggest system that will physically fit in your home. You want to make sure it’s powerful enough to do the job, after all. However, installing an air conditioner that is not properly sized for your home can cause all kinds of issues. Read on to find out what tends to happen of your air conditioner is too large or too small for your home.

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Signs Your Air Conditioner has a Refrigerant Leak

May 16th, 2016

Air conditioners can develop all kinds of problems over the course of their lives, but few of them are as potentially damaging as the refrigerant leak. Refrigerant is the core of the air conditioner, without which it would not be able to function properly. An air conditioner recycles refrigerant back and forth through the system during operation, but it does not consume it. So, a leak in the system will cause some serious problems if it isn’t dealt with right away. Read on for some of the more common signs that your air conditioner is leaking refrigerant.

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