The A/C Guy of Tampa Bay Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘St. Petersburg’

Why Is My Air Conditioner Making a Dripping Sound?

Monday, April 1st, 2024

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During normal operation, your air conditioner will definitely make noise. But the sounds you hear should be steady and consistent. The compressor will hum and the fan will whirr. Any other sounds, especially anything loud or sudden, are definitely cause for concern. When you notice an out-of-the-ordinary sound coming from your air conditioner, it’s time for AC repair.

But what about the sound of dripping? It’s not sudden, loud, or alarming. It’s not the sound of mechanical parts grinding together. Is it a problem? We’ll tell you all about the ways your air conditioner might make a dripping sound and how to determine whether you’ve got a problem that needs repair.

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Consider a Heat Pump Instead of Furnace Replacement

Monday, March 4th, 2024

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Has your furnace reached the end of its days? Has it stopped heating your home evenly, or started causing higher and higher heating bills? Has it been requiring small repairs more frequently, or does it currently require a very expensive repair, something not worth investing in for such an old furnace?

Depending on whether it’s gas or electric, a furnace can last for 15–20 years, but eventually the day will come when it isn’t worth repairing or can’t be fixed.

It’s time for a new furnace. Or is it time for a heat pump instead? Here are some reasons to consider choosing a heat pump as your next heating system.

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How a Whole House Dehumidifier Can Help Prevent Mold

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Mold is a major issue in Florida, especially here in St. Petersburg. It can destroy areas of your home, cause sickness, and lead to an unsafe living environment. It’s a big deal.

The solution? Pulling excess moisture from the air with a whole house dehumidifier in St. Petersburg. You need to bring that humidity down to acceptable levels where mold and mildew won’t have an ideal breeding ground.

Let’s go over why whole house dehumidifiers are important and the benefits they provide.

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Signs You May Need a Whole-House Air Purifier

Monday, September 19th, 2022

If you’ve thought about getting a whole-house air purifier in St. Petersburg, FL, this blog can give you some help in making the choice. We honestly think most homes will benefit from some type of air purification or air filtration system, but you might still be on the fence about it. We’ll look at signs in your house that indicate a high level of indoor pollutants and contaminants that an air purifier can reduce.

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Spring Into Action This Spring: Schedule AC Maintenance!

Monday, April 4th, 2022

This is our regular Call to Action when spring arrives: schedule your regular air conditioning maintenance! And yes, we think this is an important call to action, because having maintenance done each year on your AC can save you from some major troubles during the summer. What kind of troubles? We’ll get into that a bit more below.

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Understanding Air Filter Strength

Monday, December 27th, 2021

We offer several ways to help local homes enjoy cleaner, healthier indoor air, such as installing a powerful air purifier in St. Petersburg, FL. But when most homeowners get started with indoor air quality improvements, they first look at air filtration systems. These are the baseline for healthier air: they physically trap particles trying to circulate through the HVAC system. Professionals only have to find the right types of filters and integrate them into the ductwork and they’ll start doing their job.

Let’s go back to that last sentence: the right types of filters. This is a key part of air filtration installation, and one of the reasons it’s necessary to have professionals handle the job. The strength of an air filter can make or break an indoor air quality installation. In this post, we’ll examine in more detail air filter strength and its impact.

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Questions to Ask Yourself When Getting a New Central AC

Monday, December 13th, 2021

A new AC installation in St. Petersburg, FL can be a big deal for your house. We live in a warm and humid climate where air conditioners are essential almost year-round. When you’re planning on getting a new air conditioner, either to replace an older one or as the first AC for a house, you don’t want to rush into grabbing just anything. We recommend you start working early with our technicians so we can assist you with selecting the unit to meet your needs. We’re here to do more than just put the new AC in place—we want to see you have the right cooling that will last for years and help you lower energy costs.

As you start the process of getting a new air conditioner, ask yourself the following questions. They’ll help you focus on what you need the most from your new cooling system.

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An Air Purifier: When Filters Aren’t Enough for Better Air Quality

Monday, November 30th, 2020

Our homes in Florida are often sealed up against the outside. During the summer, it’s to make sure the heat stays where it should and the air conditioner can run effectively. In the brief winters, it’s to trap heat and make sure our heating systems have to come on as little as possible. Having a home this sealed up, however, can create severe indoor air quality problems—the contaminants inside the house, which come from wood, paint, cleaning supplies, and many other places, start to build up. We recommend homes have air filters put into their HVAC system to help remove larger unwanted particles from circulating.

But what if those filters aren’t enough? Too many minute particles can slip through them, and putting in more powerful filters is rarely an option because that will stop airflow through the ventilation system. In this case, the answer is to have an air purifier in St. Petersburg, FL. Or more than one, depending on what types of contaminants you’re targeting.

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Ways to Improve Your AC In Fall

Monday, October 19th, 2020

Florida is definitely an “air conditioning state,” since we use our ACs around the year. We use them less during winter, but it’s never long before we have to switch them back on. So while fall may be a time when people in northern states stop thinking about their air conditioning systems altogether, we still need to give some thought to helping our cooling systems make it to April and their next scheduled regular maintenance.

In this post, we’ll examine some ways you can make your air conditioning system better in the fall so it’s prepared for any surprises.

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How We Can Best Be of Service to Your Summer Cooling

Monday, June 15th, 2020

It’s going to be another hot summer here in Florida. Not much of a surprise, we know. And you’ve already lived here for at least one summer, so you know what kind of temperatures and humidity levels you’re in for.

But when you have a quality air conditioning company in St Petersburg, FL to help you with your cooling, you won’t have much to worry about. The A/C Guy of Tampa Bay can handle anything you need when it comes to better air conditioning.

Here is just some of what we can do to create a cooler summer for your household:

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