Dirty air filters are the #1 reason for HVAC system failure. Filth restricts the air flow into the air handler and makes the fan motor work harder. Truth is, cleaning or changing filters saves money and sense.
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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 readingIs it important to have a service maintenance agreement for a residential home?
Well, that all depends on how long you want to get out of your system. Yearly maintenance on your air conditioning system is just as important as the maintenance on your car. How far would you go past 3,000 miles before changing the oil in your car?
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 […]
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