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

Install Your Air Conditioner in the Off-Season!

Monday, December 18th, 2017

warm-couple-floorWinter is coming, and that doesn’t mean much when you live in the Tampa area. You can expect cooler weather, sure, but there are unpredictable moments when you may still want to use your air conditioner. Still, it gets a nice break during this season, which helps you to save energy—especially if you’ve got an older air conditioner that no longer runs efficiently.

But if this is the case, you may start to consider the benefits of replacing your older AC system with a high-efficiency unit. And the best time to do this is during the off-season, when “winter weather” hits and you don’t need the air conditioner throughout the day and night any longer.

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How a Whole-House Dehumidifier Makes a Difference

Monday, December 4th, 2017

Florida-beach-home-comfortableWe all know how draining the effects of high humidity can be. If you live in Florida, you deal with it all the time. You’re thankful to have a central air conditioning system to come home to on a hot, humid day. But is this really the solution your home deserves?

A whole-house dehumidifier that works with your air conditioning system may be the better choice. We know that many homeowners keep portable dehumidifiers around the house, but this just isn’t the same. It’s time to consider a whole-house approach for better comfort, air quality, and energy savings. Learn more about these benefits below, and call our team when you’re ready for a new installation.

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Why a Heat Pump May Be Your Perfect AC System

Monday, November 20th, 2017

ductless-heat-pumpThe perfect AC system is a coveted item in a warm place like Tampa. You need a system that can handle the heat and the humidity. You want to make sure it’s a good fit for your home as well. And preferably it would work well with a heating system, even if you don’t use it often.

Why not get everything you need from a single system? A heat pump allows for heating and cooling all in one, using refrigerant for both heat removal (the cooling process) and moving heat into a home. It can absorb heat from the outdoors even when temperatures approach freezing, and it’s perfect for our climate. It may be the only comfort system you need.

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Why Air Ducts Are So Important to Home Comfort

Monday, October 23rd, 2017

duct-installationWhen an air conditioner is not working properly, or not cooling down the room as much as you’d like, you assume the issue exists within the system. A broken fan motor, low refrigerant levels, or failing electrical components are likely responsible, but these also may not be the only contributors to your discomfort.

When you notice that your air conditioner just does not seem to live up to its potential, you shouldn’t pass it off as just being a quirk of your older system or perhaps a problem with the thermostat. Most likely, there is a problem within the air ducts, and this is something you should address (with the help of qualified technicians).

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