A/C Designs of St. Augustine, LLC Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category

Is Your Air Filter the Reason for Your Energy Bills?

Monday, October 3rd, 2016

Every air conditioning and heating system that uses forced-air ventilation to bring comfortable temperatures to the home has a filter. This air filter serves a very important purpose—protecting your AC unit from the damage of incoming debris. But, it might also be the reason your monthly bills are so high.

Check out two ways your air filter may actually be costing you, and find out what you should do to keep your AC equipment operating smoothly and efficiently.

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How to Reduce AC Repair Costs

Monday, September 26th, 2016

Nobody wants to get hit with an AC repair bill that is hundreds of dollars more than expected. Keep repair costs lower and reduce wear and tear on your central air conditioning system by following our expert tips below.

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3 Things You Should Do for Your Air Conditioner This Month

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Don’t neglect your air conditioner as the year goes on. This month, continue to care for your air conditioner in any way you can, so that you’re not stuck dealing with a costly, troublesome AC system breakdown. Read on to see what you should do for your air conditioner this month and every month to follow.

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How Ductless Air Conditioning Can Transform Your Home

Monday, September 5th, 2016

Without any ducts, you may think your home is limited when it comes to comfort. But when you hear of the benefits of ductless AC (and heat!) you might be surprised!

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Why Is There Water Leaking from My AC System?

Monday, August 22nd, 2016

One of the most common emergency phone calls we get for AC repair is about water leaking from the air conditioning unit. When this happens, you need technicians to act fast. The leaking water could cause damage and may even lead to the growth and spread of mold.

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Cleaning the Coil Means as Much as Changing the Filter

Sunday, August 14th, 2016

Have you been told how important it is to change the filter of your air conditioner once a year? Doing so helps with more than you might think. While many people assume that this recommendation is just for their health (to keep particles out of the air you breathe), it’s actually largely for the good of your air conditioner. A dirty air filter blocks airflow to the unit, causing:

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Have You Heard about Ductless AC?

Monday, August 8th, 2016

If you’re in the market for a new AC system, and you currently cool your home with window units or a portable AC, we think it’s time to give ductless air conditioning a look. Ductless air conditioners are not like those other ductless home cooling methods, which use inefficient technology to cool a single room. Rather, you’ll have an entire system dedicated to cooling your home just like with central AC—without the hassle of upgrading your home.

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Is Your AC Temperature Setting Too Low?

Monday, August 1st, 2016

The more often you use your air conditioning system, the faster the components wear down. When you set your air conditioning system to the lowest temperature, you can quickly wear out the unit and harm the efficiency of the system. And besides, you probably don’t need the temperature to be so low!

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Will a Tune-Up Fix My Air Conditioner?

Sunday, July 24th, 2016

You’re frustrated by the performance and efficiency of your air conditioner. It hasn’t broken down completely, however, so you might hope that you only need a quick tune-up for your air conditioner to get everything back in order.

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