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

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Close the Air Vents in Your Home

Monday, April 25th, 2016

One of the rooms of your home is already a little bit chilly, and the rest of the house is still cooling off. You decide that it might help to keep you comfortable, and perhaps save you some money, if you close off the register that allows air to enter that room. Most registers have this option, but we usually recommend against closing them at any time. Here’s why!

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How Can You Improve Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency This Summer?

Monday, April 4th, 2016

We’ve touted the benefits of routine maintenance in previous blog posts, stating how it can help prevent your air conditioning system from using up so much energy. Since your heating and cooling bills can make up over half of your total utility expenses, according to Department of Energy reports, naturally you want to find ways to save money on your cooling needs.

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What You Should Do to Get Your AC Ready for the Dog Days of Summer

Monday, March 28th, 2016

Even if you’re not sweating just yet, doubling down on air conditioning service in the spring is a good idea for your home and for your budget. You don’t want to have to deal with a broken-down AC system in the middle of the summer, so prepare for the dog days of summer now with some help from our technicians and their expert advice.

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How a Dirty Air Filter Can Cost You

Monday, March 21st, 2016

Most people don’t think very much about the inner workings of their HVAC system, especially about air filters. They are more or less something taken for granted. However, ignoring a dirty air filter could actually cause you serious problems. For example, a dirty air filter means that everything past the filter is dirty too, including the air that you breathe. Keep reading to discover just how a dirty air filter can cost you.

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Why More Refrigerant Might Not Be the Solution to Your AC Problems

Monday, February 29th, 2016

It may seem like an easy solution. Refrigerant, the chemical blend that circulates around your AC system, could be what’s responsible for a recent drop in your AC system’s cooling power. Hopefully, all a technician will need to do is add in a little more, and you can move on with your day. Right?

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3 Signs You Should Replace Your Air Conditioner

Sunday, February 21st, 2016

Living in the Jacksonville, FL area, your central air conditioner system certainly gets a workout, but how do you know when enough is enough? Short of waiting until your system dies, do you know what signs to watch out for that indicate it’s time for a new air conditioner? Most units have a 10-15 year lifespan, so if yours is nearing that cutoff, that’s a key sign. Read below for 3 other indications that it could be time to kick your old system to the curb.

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How to Choose Quality Technicians for AC Services

Monday, February 15th, 2016

Dealing with a company who specializes in home services can be a rough process. It’s tough to know what to expect from a company you’ve never worked with before, and inviting them into your home can be a little scary. But if you choose quality technicians to complete the work, you’ll never have to worry about finding a new group of technicians again. You’ll have a go-to source for all of your heating and AC needs, and we want to help you find that company.

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Prevent these Common Home AC Repairs

Monday, February 8th, 2016

An air conditioner in Florida gets a lot of use over the years, which means you might have to schedule service more frequently than people do in other parts of the country. However, many of the most common air conditioning problems are preventable, to an extent, if you take good care of your air conditioning system, pay attention to the signs the AC is in trouble, and schedule professional maintenance services.

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Is Your Air Conditioner Ready for a Temperature Increase?

Monday, February 1st, 2016

When temperatures go up and up, an air conditioning system becomes more and more likely to break down. Your air conditioner has to work harder to compensate for the increasing temperatures outside, which means that you pay more for cooling costs, and the components may soon need repair.

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