If you live in Florida, you spend a lot of money on air conditioning all year long. You hope that your air conditioner is running at maximum efficiency, but this simply is not possible if you don’t take care of it. Here’s how you can take better care of your air conditioner and save money on your monthly energy bills.
A/C Designs of St. Augustine, LLC Blog: Archive for the ‘Air Conditioning’ Category
Maintaining an Air Conditioner: A Guide to Better Efficiency
Monday, January 25th, 2016When Should You Schedule a Maintenance Visit?
Monday, January 11th, 2016When is the last time a professional technician looked at your air conditioning system? Was it over a year ago? Have you scheduled services since the system was installed? Most technicians recommend annual maintenance visits to keep the air conditioning system in the best possible condition. But few homeowners realize the full consequences of neglecting this service.
3 Signs that You Should Get a Second Opinion from an HVAC Technician
Monday, January 4th, 2016Your local heating and air conditioning technicians have years of experience and training in the HVAC industry, which is why you entrust any services or installations to them—rather than attempting to service a large HVAC system on your own. Unfortunately, some HVAC companies take advantage of this trust by charging outrageous prices or providing services that do not really help the customer. If you’re worried that your technician is cashing in on your heating and cooling troubles, don’t be afraid to call in for a second opinion!
Tune Up Your AC and Heating Systems in the New Year
Monday, December 28th, 2015Looking for ways to save money, time, and hassle when the new year comes? An HVAC system can become quite a hassle if it breaks down without warning, if temperatures get difficult to control, or if it ends up drastically increasing your monthly bills. Start saving today by setting some time aside for an annual maintenance visit.
Happy Holidays from AC Designs Inc.
Monday, December 21st, 2015We wanted to take some time to wish you a joyful holiday season. We founded our company with one goal in mind: to give customers a better experience with a home service company than they may have had in the past. We truly care about our customers, which is why we make your comfort, satisfaction, and happiness our number one priority. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones!
Are Ductless Mini Splits a Good Choice for Every Home?
Monday, November 16th, 2015Whole-home air conditioning and heating systems traditionally use air ducts in order to move air from the central blower unit into the various rooms of the home. For many years, this was the only way to get heating and cooling throughout a building, unless you were willing to install separate window air conditioners and space heaters in the different rooms of the house. However, doing so comes at a cost, and it is an inconvenient way to achieve whole-home comfort.
Our Favorite Tips for Better Cooling Efficiency
Monday, November 2nd, 2015It’s warm for a majority of the year in our area, so it’s important to have the resources to stay cool on a hot day. But it’s just as important that we run our cooling systems efficiently year round, in order to help the environment, keep costs low, and extend the lifespan of our heating systems. In today’s post, we offer a list of some of our favorite tips to help you save money on your cooling bills without giving up your comfort.
Are You Setting Your Thermostat for Maximum Efficiency?
Monday, October 26th, 2015The cost of running an air conditioning system for a large portion of the year can really add up. And setting the thermostat inefficiently certainly doesn’t help to keep that spending under control. If you have a programmable thermostat, it’s easy to keep costs to a minimum, as long as you know how to use it. Check out our guide to programming your thermostat efficiently, and consider upgrading to a programmable unit if you don’t already have one.
Are the Coils of Your Air Conditioner Clean?
Monday, October 19th, 2015Most people have heard before that an important part of AC maintenance is cleaning or replacing the air filter. But did you know that cleaning the coils of your air conditioner or heat pump is just as important a task? While you may not need to do it so often, the coils that are part of the outside portion of your system can collect dust and dirt rather easily due to their exposure to the elements. And if you don’t get them cleaned regularly, they could become a problem for your air conditioner, your comfort, and your bills, as we describe here.