Home was reaching 78 degrees but would not cool below. Resident stated the system would not shut off, would not reach temperature desired, and was causing his energy bill to skyrocket.
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Run Capacitor Run
Over the Christmas Holidays I received a call from Lilly whose heater was not working. Little did she know her capacitor was not working properly. Lilly had an HVAC company come out to get the heater looked at earlier but did not like what was being told to her. The technician stated the unit was 13 […]
Continue readingWhy isn’t my unit cooling?
Keeping you cool (and warm in the Winter) is what Tropical Air of Central Florida is all about
Continue readingShould I turn my system off when no one is home?
Quite simply, no. The energy required to cool you home back down outweighs the energy to keep to house relatively cool. Mainly this is due to the high humidity in Florida.
Continue readingWhy is my inside unit leaking water?
Most commonly, a leak in the inside unit is actually a stopped up drain line. You should check your drain line to make sure there are no clogs. First, locate your drain line. It is a PVC pipe that should come out of the ground near your outside unit. Hook a wet dry vacuum up […]
Continue readingWill buying an efficient air conditioning system automatically reduce my utility bill?
Yes, to some extent. As long as your equipment is sized for your home and is installed properly. Make sure that your attic is sufficiently insulated and your windows are properly sealed to ensure maximum air efficiency. A good contractor will always inspect your duct system. If your duct work has air penetrations, has collapsed, […]
Continue readingHow important is indoor air quality?
Many people take this one for-granted. Just as it is important for us to eat nutritional food, we also must consider the quality of the air we breath. Start with replacing the air filter in your A/C system on a monthly basis. Not only will this provide for better air quality, but it also can […]
Continue readingDigital vs. Mercury Thermostats
Have you recently had your thermostat replaced from an old Mercury to a new digital? Are you wondering why you are having to set your digital thermostat a little lower than what you had your Mercury thermostat on? Why is Digital better than Mercury? Let me start by first saying that it’s good that you finally made the […]
Continue readingRepair VS. Replacing Your A/C System
Your A/C unit just went out for the 3rd time in this year and you ask yourself, “When is it time for me to replace my system?” The decision whether to repair or replace a system is based on what is in your best interest. However don’t be pressured into making a quick decision, some […]
Continue readingThe Big Debate! Straight Cool vs. Heat Pump
First thing to take into consideration is the climate you’re in. If you happen to live in a northern region where temperatures can easily plummet below 40°F in the winter, a heat pump system alone may not be enough to maintain your desired level of comfort. As strange as it may sound, a heat pump […]
Continue readingYour A/C and Heating Connection: Loss Aversion
For many not in the air conditioning and/or HVAC industry, insulation is just that prickly pink stuff in the attic that we don’t want on our skin or in our eyes, right? For most, insulation is not something we lay awake at night concerned about whether or not it’s doing its job. I mean, I […]
Continue readingYour A/C and Heating Connection: A Friendly Filter Reminder
The family at Tropical Air of Central Florida wants to give you a friendly reminder about how important it is to change your filters every 30 days. Changing your filters regularly will prevent you from dealing with potentially major issues. These include restricted air flow and other problems that could leave your system either not […]
Continue readingYour HVAC Connection: SEER Rating Savings
Over the holiday break, I received a call from Ted in Apopka asking how he can be sure that the unit we are installing for him will be more efficient than the one he has now. After a few minutes summarizing home dimensions, air flow, and his priorities, the topic of the SEER rating came […]
Continue readingYour HVAC Connection: What to look for before you call
Last Thursday, Ronald in Casselberry called us to come have a look at his system, which did not seem to be working. After a few questions, we figured out what was going on and were able to walk Ronald through a troubleshooting exercise to get his system back up and running. Not only was the […]
Continue readingYour HVAC Connection: Space Heaters
As the cold fronts blast in and out of Florida like an undecided whirl wind, most residents are finding themselves oscillating between hot and cold on a daily basis. Many will be toggling their air conditioner between cool and heat, often two or three times a day. As you can imagine, this might have an […]
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