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Summer is right around the corner, which means its time to start thinking about your air conditioner! During the hottest time of the year, you expect your air conditioner to keep you cool and comfortable, however, it is only going to perform its job well if it receives the attention it requires. Otherwise, you could be left dealing with a whole variety of unforeseen problems. One way that you can prepare for the season ahead is to change your AC’s air filter.
Many homeowners tend to minimize the importance of changing their air filters, so it may only get changed during an annual maintenance visit. However, it is recommended that your air filter is changed every 1-3 months. Here in Florida, we use our air conditioners a lot, so failure to change an air filter can definitely affect the overall function of your system. Below, we have outlined some of the reasons why you need to change your air filter regularly. Keep reading to learn more.
Okay sure, here in Florida we rarely go a day without using our air conditioners, so what exactly does “pre-season” mean when almost every day feels like summer? The line between winter and summer can be a little unclear, so to be a little more specific, we are referring to the months leading up to April, before temperatures climb into the 80s and beyond.
There are areas in the country where heating systems are already being fired up and are running quite regularly. Here in Florida, this obviously is not the case. Our air conditioning systems are still the stars of the show, as they are throughout most of the year. That is why, even this late in the calendar year, you really need to be tuned into your air conditioning system and the way in which it is operating.
If you live in Florida and need someone to tell you that central air conditioning is a necessity, you may want to double check your address to make sure that you do actually live in Florida! The heat and humidity around here is the stuff of legend, and even those of us that truly love hot summer days—and summers that seem to go on and on—will admit that a comfortable home to retire to whenever you want is a must.
The central air conditioner is a major upgrade from the noisy, ineffective, and inefficient air conditioning systems that so many of us have used in the past—provided that it is working properly. Unfortunately, a lot of homeowners seem to think that, just because their air conditioners are functioning, they are functioning properly. This is not necessarily the case, and that type of thinking can land you in some hot water.
Any problems with your air conditioning system are of major concern when you live in as hot of a climate as we do. Florida is just not the type of place where “good enough” is ever truly good enough when it comes to your air conditioning system! That is why you need to contact a member of our team the moment that you think you need 
If you know anything about the way that a refrigerant-based air conditioning system operates, then you know your system uses the evaporation of refrigerant in order to remove heat from the air in your home. That refrigerant is condensed outdoors, releasing its heat, before repeating the cycle until desired temperatures are met. At no point in the process does water come into play. So what the heck is going on when your air conditioner starts to leak water?
When you’re talking about cooling your home in as hot a climate as ours, the fact of the matter is that “good enough” is never good enough! Sure, your air conditioner may be starting up when you need it to. But is it providing you with the level of cooling quality that you deserve? If your AC is failing to cool your home evenly and effectively, then the answer is a resounding “no!”.
If there is one thing that you can count on doing this summer, it is running your air conditioning system with great regularity. Of course, here in Florida, our definition of “summer” is a bit looser than the calendar’s. In truth, we run our air conditioners pretty much nonstop for a good chunk of the year. And you know what? The cost of doing so can really start to add up! Don’t worry, this is not going to be a long advertisement for expensive, high-efficiency air conditioning equipment.
With the level of heat that we experience during the summer season in our geographic region, not running your air conditioner is simply not an option. The hard truth of this matter is that running your air conditioner also costs money. It doesn’t matter how efficient your AC. You will see its use reflected in your energy bills throughout the cooling season. While we cannot tell you how to cool your home for free, we can help you to boost energy efficiency to keep cooling costs manageable.