The A/C Guy of Tampa Bay Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning’

The Dreaded Dripping Noise: The AC Guy’s Guide to a Drippy AC

Monday, July 1st, 2024

Nothing can keep someone up at night like a constant dripping noise. Seriously, we’re hardwired to wake up at the sound of a drip, due to the fact that it can clue us into mold growth somewhere which can be dangerous to our health. The problem comes from the fact that air conditioning systems are complex and deal with a lot of moisture, so how do we problem solve this type of issue?

Well, it’s simple. You can start by calling our team in Palm Harbor to stop the dripping noise from the air conditioner. But until we arrive, it might be a good idea to take a walk through your home and finish reading this blog post so you know what to expect.

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Run Through This Checklist Before Calling for AC Repair

Monday, November 13th, 2023

Your air conditioner isn’t behaving, but before you jump to the phone and make a call, let’s walk through a few things you can check to see if it’s an easily fixable problem or not. Either way, we’re here for air conditioning repair in Tampa, but if you can fix your problem and save a few bucks in the process, then why not? Here’s what you need to do.

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What Counts as an AC Emergency?

Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

Your AC isn’t working as intended, but is it an emergency, or can you wait it out for your HVAC technician to get there? Emergency calls often take priority, but you want to make sure you classify the problem that you’re calling about with accuracy.

When you get AC repair in Tampa, it can often feel like an emergency because of the heat and humidity. After all, if it’s in the middle of a heat wave, it’s as close to an emergency as you can get. Let’s talk about what constitutes an air conditioning repair emergency.

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What Does Air Conditioning Service Cover?

Monday, June 12th, 2023

Your air conditioner puts up with a lot throughout the year, and eventually, it needs a helping hand. But when you see “air conditioning service” in search results, you rarely get a definition of exactly what that blanket term includes. Today, we’re going to explain it. When you get air conditioning service in Tampa, it refers to any or all of these services.

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Split Systems vs. Traditional Air Conditioning

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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Traditional air conditioning is what you’re probably used to. It’s what most of us are used to, but split air conditioning may just be the future. In many ways, it leaves traditional ducted air conditioning in the dust.

A split system air conditioner comes with many benefits, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There’s plenty of benefits in ducted, central AC that anyone can appreciate. Let’s put them toe to toe and see which system makes the most sense for you and your family.

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How Cool Can My AC Make My House?

Monday, May 3rd, 2021
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There’s probably some point where you’ve sat behind the wheel of a car, looked at the speedometer, and wondered, “How fast could I really drive this thing if I wanted?” Would it go as fast as the upper limit on the speedometer? Would it fall short, or maybe go faster?

We don’t encourage you to try this, of course, but we understand the desire. We can apply this to the air conditioning system in your house. You look at the thermostat settings and see the lowest temperature (usually 60°F). Can the AC make your house that cool? Even cooler? Is there a limit on what your AC can do when removing heat from the house to lower the temperature?

Yes, there is a limit. We’ll explain more below.

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Check Out The A/C Guy of Tampa on Tomorrow’s Episode of Military Makeover

Thursday, March 14th, 2019

The A/C Guy of Tampa will be featured on tomorrow’s episode of Military Makeover, episode 2 at 7:30AM ET on Lifetime. Tune in and learn about the Middleton’s home project as they have their AC system installed as well as flooring and some challenges from Mother Nature.

We really enjoyed our partnership with the Military Makeover team, if you missed episode 1 you can catch up quickly tomorrow and learn about this wonderful family and program.

Episode 2 – The Middleton Family – March 15th, 2019 @ 7:30AM ET on Lifetime

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3 Things to Look for in an Air Conditioning Contractor

Monday, June 18th, 2018

air-condition-technician-extending-handWhen you have an unexpected air conditioning problem, your first concern is to fix it as soon as possible. After all, you can be without an air conditioner for about fifteen minutes in a Florida summer before your life takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Don’t compound the situation, however, by going with the first air conditioning contractor you come across. A major repair or new installation can cost thousands of dollars, and you need to be careful who you choose to do this work for you.

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Always Jump on Air Conditioning Repairs Early

Monday, May 7th, 2018

residential-ac-topSummer seems to start earlier and earlier every year in our neck of the woods, and even in early May, chances are you’ve needed to run your air conditioner a few times this year already. If your system needs any repairs, now is the perfect time to spot them. In fact, the earlier you can notice problems with your air conditioner, the better. The next time you run your system, watch and listen for signs of trouble, and call in a quality repair service the moment you do.

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Is It Time for New Air Conditioning Installation?

Monday, April 23rd, 2018

residential-ac-topFlorida summers are long and hot, and chances are you’ve already had to run your air conditioner more than once this year. If you have an older air conditioner that feels like it’s on its last legs, now is probably the best time to schedule the installation of a new system. Doing so lets you take advantage of the benefits of a new system–such as improved efficiency and reliable functioning–before the heat of the summer begins in earnest.

But how can you tell if your air conditioner is really ready to be replaced? Is your system in dire need of being put out to pasture? Or can you keep it running for another few years and get some more reliable use out of it? Ultimately, only you can properly answer that question. There are, however, a few guidelines to help you make up your mind on the status of an older air conditioner. They boil down to the cost of keeping the existing system against the cost of installing a new one.

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