A/C Designs of St. Augustine, LLC Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning Maintenance’

Humidity and Indoor Air Quality: What Jacksonville Homeowners Should Know

Thursday, June 22nd, 2017

It’s no secret to Jacksonville-area homeowners that humidity levels can get uncomfortable, especially during the warmest months of the year. In fact, average daily humidity levels for the Jacksonville area typically hover right around 75%!

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5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your AC Unit

Friday, May 26th, 2017

You rely on your AC unit to help you weather the intense Florida climate in comfort. Whether your current AC unit brand new, several years old, or may need to be replaced soon, there are a handful of ways you can get the most out of your investment and extend the life of the unit.

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5 Signs Your AC Unit Needs Repair

Friday, March 31st, 2017

The home’s AC system is heavily relied on to manage the hot Jacksonville summers. When you get busy or you simply aren’t sure what AC problems to look out for, it’s easy to overlook the signs that something could be wrong with your air conditioner. The following five signs, however, are ones that you shouldn’t ignore.

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How to Save More Energy with a New Air Conditioner

Monday, May 30th, 2016

You’re finally replacing that old, inefficient air conditioning system. This time around, you hope that your bills won’t be so out of control. Follow our guide to find out how your new installation can use far less energy than your older model.

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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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Can You Maintain Your Air Conditioner on Your Own?

Monday, March 7th, 2016

Air conditioning maintenance is a valuable service that can improve the state of your air conditioner, reducing the chances of repairs, giving your system better efficiency, and potentially increasing its lifespan, especially if you schedule this service once a year. And air conditioning maintenance comes at a relatively low price, especially if you consider all of the benefits year after year.

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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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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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Maintaining an Air Conditioner: A Guide to Better Efficiency

Monday, January 25th, 2016

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.

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