When you’re planning the logistics of leaving home for a long vacation, you’re likely thinking of tasks like having a neighbor pick up the mail, boarding pets at the kennel, and making sure everything is turned off and unplugged before you leave. While your A/C may not be the first thing you think about, there are a few important steps you’ll want to take to avoid coming back to a hot, stuffy house. Below are a few easy ways you prepare your A/C unit for an extended vacation.
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How to Prepare Your A/C Unit For an Extended Vacation
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019Why is My A/C Unit Frozen?
Monday, June 17th, 2019If your A/C unit is wrapped in a block of ice, you’re likely wondering the reason why and whether it’s safe to operate. Turning your A/C off at the earliest signs of freezing will help to minimize wear and tear on the unit. Because the unit doesn’t know it’s frozen, it will continue to try to run even if ice is present. If the equipment is left running, the motor will eventually burn out.
3 Common AC Problems and How to Avoid Them
Thursday, April 11th, 2019Whether you run your a/c year-round or prefer to limit your usage to only the hottest days of summer, few things are more irritating than discovering that your a/c is on the fritz. Prevent your system from failing by learning about three of the most common a/c repairs and what you can do to avoid them.
How to Reduce the Effects of Airborne Allergens in Your Home
Thursday, March 21st, 2019Want to improve your home’s air quality and diminish the impact of airborne allergens like dust, pet dander, and other irritating particles? Here, we break down a few tips to help you breathe the cleanest indoor air and live more comfortably.
How Long Does an AC Installation Take?
Tuesday, February 26th, 2019In Jacksonville, living without a functioning air conditioner is only tolerable during the winter months. The last thing you want is an air conditioner that fails just as temperatures start to rise.
Unfortunately, emergencies can happen—and knowing exactly how long it will take to install a new air conditioner can help as you make unit replacement plans. Read on to learn more about the timeline for an a/c installation and what you can expect from the process.