Real, plain English advice about your AC. We have been doing this on the Emerald Coast since 1979, so we are not going to sugar coat anything. If you have a problem, here is how we would think about it.
If your air conditioner is running but the house is still warm, the problem is almost always one of these seven things. Here is the order to check them.
Read more →A unit that runs but blows warm air is one of the most common calls we get on the coast. The fix is usually one of four things, and a couple you can check yourself.
Read more →Short cycling means the unit is running for a couple minutes and shutting off, then starting again. It is rough on equipment and it always means something.
Read more →If you walked over to your air handler and it looks like a science experiment, do not panic. Here is exactly what is happening and what to do first.
Read more →Banging, screeching, gurgling, hissing. Each one means something different. Here is the field guide we wish every homeowner had.
Read more →A puddle under the air handler or water dripping from a vent is almost always one specific thing on the Florida coast. Easy to fix if you catch it early.
Read more →Most people do not know what spring maintenance includes, so they pay for it and have no idea if they got their money's worth. Here is the real list.
Read more →If you live in PCB or 30A, your AC is taking salt every single day. Here is what salt actually does to a unit and the steps that buy you years.
Read more →The age old question. We get asked this every week. Here is the math we run when a customer asks us, and the answer is not what most contractors will tell you.
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