It’s official: we are heading into the winter season here in Orlando. While our temperatures belie the coming season, before we know it, we’ll be in throes of the holiday season, and our mild temperatures will begin to cool. If you have a heat pump system, you may have already switched to heating once or twice to take the chill from the nighttime air, but before you turn the heat on all the way, remember to schedule heating maintenance. Many homeowners wonder why they need to schedule their heat pumps for maintenance when they just did so in the spring. We’ll explain more below.
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Why Do I Need to Maintain My Heat Pump Again?
Monday, November 16th, 2015November Is Heating Maintenance Time in Orlando
Monday, November 9th, 2015You may be looking at the daytime temperature and wonder what we are talking about. With temperatures still in the 80s in our area, there seems to be no need to schedule heating maintenance. But if you look at the calendar, we are in November, and this means cooler temps are on their way. If you want your heating system ready to go at the flick of a switch, you want to schedule heating maintenance now with the pros from Downtown Air and Heat.
Signs That Indicate You May Have a Refrigerant Leak
Monday, November 2nd, 2015As we get closer to needing less and less cooling, you may have started to notice some issues with your air conditioning system. We had a hot summer and continue to have a warm fall, making it necessary to keep the cooling going. With a long cooling season like ours, it isn’t unusual for your AC to develop problems. While you should leave the actual diagnosing and repairing to the trained experts from Downtown Air and Heat, it is good information to know if the problems you are experiencing may indicate a refrigerant leak in your system.
Does Your Commercial Air Conditioner Need Repair?
Monday, October 26th, 2015If you have a commercial space in Orlando, you know how important it is to keep it comfortable for your employees and customers. We are still in need of good air conditioning, so it is important to be aware of the signs that something may be amiss with your commercial AC. Not sure of what those signs are? Here are some of the common our commercial HVAC professionals tell customers to stay aware of:
Does Your Thermostat Need an Upgrade?
Monday, October 19th, 2015As we head into fall, you may find your current thermostat lacking, especially if it is a dial or slide type of thermostat. It is very hard to achieve the control you need with an outdated thermostat like these, but there is a solution: allow the HVAC experts from Downtown Air and Heat to upgrade your thermostat. You may not think an updated thermostat has all that much to offer, but let us show you how a new thermostat can help with both your cooling and heating in Orlando.
Is Your Air Conditioner at the End of Its Tenure?
Monday, October 12th, 2015As summer winds down here in Orlando, you may have come to realize that your current AC may not have another cooling season in it. However, this can be hard to admit if the unit is still running and providing you with at least some relief from the heat. However, just because your air conditioner is running doesn’t mean it is running well or that it isn’t time for replacement. Here are some key factors to weigh when deciding whether or not it is time to upgrade to a new AC before next cooling season:
Why Would I Need Duct Sanitizing?
Monday, October 5th, 2015Your ductwork takes in a lot of unwanted particles, from sizable debris like dust balls to microscopic organisms like pollen. This can make your ductwork a breeding ground for growths like mold and mildew, or an inviting home for insects and/or animals. Dust and dirt can be fairly easily cleaned from your system when professionals do the work, but once you have biological growth or unwanted guests, you may need more than cleaning – you may need sanitizing. And if you do, you’ll want trained experts, like the ones from Downtown Air and Heat, handling the work.
Why Is Cleaning the Coils Important?
Monday, September 28th, 2015Air conditioning systems use two sets of coils to cool your home: the condenser coils that are in the outdoor unit and the evaporator coils that are in the indoor unit (if you use a ductless cooling system, these coils will be inside the blowers). The coils play a major role in the heat release/cooling process, so it is important that they are well-maintained. During annual or bi-annual maintenance, they will be carefully and thoroughly cleaned. Otherwise, problems will ensue.
Why Zone Control Is Good for You and Your HVAC System Year-Round
Monday, September 21st, 2015Trying to make your entire home completely comfortable with a single thermostat can be a challenge for many households for many reasons. There’s individual preferences, the possibility of specialized architecture like floor-to-ceiling windows, or trying to evenly cool or heat multiple floors. No matter the challenge, we have a great solution: a zone control system.
Will You Need a New Air Conditioner for Next Summer?
Sunday, September 13th, 2015It’s hard to focus on next summer when we aren’t quite finished with this one, but when you live in an area like Orlando, you have to work to beat the heat. Homeowners don’t typically like to think about replacing a major system like a cooling system, but a purchase like this provides you with the opportunity to upgrade your system, achieve better energy efficiency and better comfort. Many people wait until their AC systems completely die before replacement, but we can tell you that it is always better to be ahead of the curve and replace before it becomes an emergency. If you aren’t sure how to determine whether or not it really is time to replace, here are three major factors to consider before next summer:
