When the sweltering heat of summer hits, your air conditioner becomes your best friend, offering a cool refuge from the relentless warmth. But what happens when your source of comfort starts making mysterious noises, even when it’s turned off? This is where Downtown Air and Heat can step in—your trusted HVAC company specializing in air conditioning services.
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Why Is My AC Unit Making a Buzzing Noise When Off?
April 18th, 2024Why Does My AC Sound Like Water Running? Unveiling the Mystery Behind the Noisy Air Conditioning Unit
April 18th, 2024Air conditioning systems serve an important function in your home. They keep you cool and comfortable, even on the hottest days. Your AC is perhaps the most vital appliance you own, and it’s imperative to take care of it. Air conditioners make ambient noise that tends to blend into the background, which is why you may not notice it on most days. When you hear a strange noise, it’s certainly a cause for concern.
What Should I Set My Thermostat to When I’m on Vacation?
November 9th, 2023Changing your thermostat settings before leaving the house is a simple and effective way to save energy, reduce your utility bills, and enjoy an eco-friendly living environment without sacrificing having a comfortable home. Doing so will have several important benefits.
Should You Install Your New Air Conditioner on the Roof or Ground?
February 28th, 2017If you live in Orlando, you’ve probably noticed air conditioners on the roof and on the ground. When you are faced with the dilemma on which location will be better for your home, you should first identify the differences between the options. Here is a number of aesthetic and practical factors to consider.
Improve Your Heater’s Efficiency Before Winter
December 12th, 2016Winter is still a few days away, and here in Casselberry, FL, it’s not exactly going to be a frozen wasteland. Even so, you’re going to be using your heater much more often than normal, which means higher bills and increased wear on the system. Some of that is inevitable, but just because you pay more to keep your home comfortable in the winter doesn’t mean you need to pay more than you should. You can improve your heating system’s efficiency before winter hits with the judicious installation of an upgrade to your existing system. We’ve provided a brief list of options below.
Time for a New Thermostat?
December 5th, 2016The holidays are here, and in addition to gifts for your friends and family members, you might want to think about giving your Orlando, FL home a present or two as well. Consider, for example, the current state of your thermostat. Thermostats are designed to last for decades without trouble, and if yours is more than ten years old, you’ve likely gotten a lot of use out of it. But there’re a drawback to that longevity: older thermostats can’t take advantage of some of the exciting developments in the field of the last few years. You might consider a replacement thermostat as a present to yourself and your family.
How to Notice a Duct Breach
November 28th, 2016Most homes in the Maitland Park, FL area use forced-air furnaces to heat their homes, which is an effective means of keeping warm during our brief and mild winters. But the same ducts that distribute air from your heater do so for your air conditioner, and while they’re built to last, that year ’round effort can eventually lead to problems. Breaches, in particular, can be real trouble if you let them linger.
Watch for These Heating and Cooling Issues This Thanksgiving
November 21st, 2016Thanksgiving is upon us, and just because the weather in Winter Park, FL stays much warmer than it does in the rest of the country, that doesn’t mean you won’t have concerns with your HVAC system if you’re going to be entertaining guests in your home this year. Proper heating and cooling is essential to a comfortable home, and you want your guests to be as comfortable as possible when they come to visit.
A little foresight and some judicious use of your thermostat can eliminate potential issues and ensure that everyone feels at their best. It may mean operating your heater or your air conditioning, depending on the weather on Thursday (or later in the year, if you’re hosting anyone in December).
Problems with Older Furnaces
November 14th, 2016Furnaces are designed to last a long time, and with our mild winters here in Casselberry, FL, they can last even longer. But that doesn’t mean they will go on forever, and as they age, specific problems are bound to crop up. Once the warranty on your heater expires, you need to take careful note of any problems that arise. Some of them can be dealt with by timely repair sessions, but eventually one or more of them will likely require you to purchase a new heater. These problems can include, but are not limited to, the following:
Schedule a Heater Servicing Session Now!
November 3rd, 2016Air conditioning season lasts a long time here in Orlando, FL, which is why we’re such a thriving tourist spot. Long summers and mild winters have a way of putting people at ease, and local residents justifiably spend more time concerned about their air conditioning systems than their heating systems. But with fall well underway, temperatures are going to drop, and while an operating heater isn’t as pressing a concern as an operating air conditioner, you don’t want your furnace to run into trouble on the coldest nights of the year.
