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

Does Rain Impact My A/C Unit?

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

It’s been a rainy season across Northeast Florida, and summer only just officially started! In fact, the Jacksonville area alone saw nearly 11 inches of rainfall in June alone. With this in mind, many homeowners are left wondering what these high rainfall totals will mean for their properties not just in terms of potential flooding, but damage to outdoor HVAC components as well.

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4 Practical and Effective Ways to Cut Down Your Home Cooling Costs This Summer

Friday, July 7th, 2017

Tired of summer’s high energy bills, where it seems like you run your A/C at full blast 24/7 just to stay comfortable? Let’s do something about it! We’ve got some creative and practical ways to cut down on your cooling costs this summer that will keep you cool without draining your bank account.

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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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What to Look for in a New A/C Unit

Thursday, June 15th, 2017

In the market for a new air conditioning unit? If so, then you may be feeling a little overwhelmed by your options. Fortunately, by keeping a few of the most important considerations in mind as you shop around, you can ultimately make the right choice for your home, budget, and lifestyle.

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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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Indoor Air Quality – Why It Matters & Ways to Improve It

Friday, May 5th, 2017

Clean air is something that many people tend to take for granted. However, if you have allergens or other small particles of debris floating around in high levels in your home, you are probably affected by symptoms that you may not realize are a result of poor air quality.

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4 Reasons Why Your A/C Unit is Not Cooling

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Your air conditioning unit is on, and it appears to be running just fine. You’ve noticed, though, that you are still uncomfortably hot and sticky. There could be a few reasons why your A/C unit is not cooling the interior of your home properly.

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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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Could a Heat Pump Be the Perfect Comfort System for Your Home?

Monday, January 23rd, 2017

comfortable-familyA lot of people rely on window AC units and portable heaters for home comfort throughout the year. But this simply is not the best option if you’re looking for long-term efficiency. Most likely, you don’t feel as comfortable as you would like. And you’re spending more than you have to just to cool or heat small portions of your house at a time.

When we hear about homeowner’s year-round home comfort woes, we often recommend a heat pump. Heat pumps are not just for heating. They are actually some of the most efficient air conditioning systems around, that just so happen to be extremely efficient for heat in our climate as well.

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