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

Everything to Know About AC Replacement

Monday, August 5th, 2024

How do we talk about air conditioner replacement without going through a stressful experience? Honestly, hearing the word “replacement” is enough to get a homeowner or a potential customer to immediately start thinking about their financial future–and that’s for good reason. System replacements can be expensive and oftentimes are purchased at inconvenient times or during the year when you weren’t expecting it.

For many customers going through medical expenses, paying for student loans, or even getting ready to welcome a new baby, adding a new expense on top of this can feel mortifying. But we’re here to help.

Let’s talk about ways to tell when you’re nearing AC replacement in St. Petersburg so you can be better prepared. And let’s also work to make this process as easy and affordable as possible.

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How Damaged Ductwork Impacts Your Air Quality

Monday, May 13th, 2024

Ductwork is absolutely essential for your home comfort unless you’ve got a specific ductless system like a mini split. Most homes use average forced-air heating and cooling systems, like central air conditioners and furnaces, which rely on a network of air ducts to transport that air throughout your home.

But just like any component of your home comfort system, ductwork can get damaged and run into serious problems. Even just a minor crack or leak in your air ducts can lead to a tangible increase in your energy or heating bills at the end of the month, as well as a reduction in your indoor air quality, which doesn’t go away and can even get worse. Air duct replacement in St. Petersburg is often the best solution when things get really bad.

Let’s find out how you might detect if your air ducts are damaged and what that might mean for the future. And don’t forget, the AC Guy of Tampa is “your guy” for all things HVAC related!

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Making a Dripping Sound?

Monday, April 1st, 2024
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During normal operation, your air conditioner will definitely make noise. But the sounds you hear should be steady and consistent. The compressor will hum and the fan will whirr. Any other sounds, especially anything loud or sudden, are definitely cause for concern. When you notice an out-of-the-ordinary sound coming from your air conditioner, it’s time for AC repair.

But what about the sound of dripping? It’s not sudden, loud, or alarming. It’s not the sound of mechanical parts grinding together. Is it a problem? We’ll tell you all about the ways your air conditioner might make a dripping sound and how to determine whether you’ve got a problem that needs repair.

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Consider a Heat Pump Instead of Furnace Replacement

Monday, March 4th, 2024
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Has your furnace reached the end of its days? Has it stopped heating your home evenly, or started causing higher and higher heating bills? Has it been requiring small repairs more frequently, or does it currently require a very expensive repair, something not worth investing in for such an old furnace?

Depending on whether it’s gas or electric, a furnace can last for 15–20 years, but eventually the day will come when it isn’t worth repairing or can’t be fixed.

It’s time for a new furnace. Or is it time for a heat pump instead? Here are some reasons to consider choosing a heat pump as your next heating system.

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How a Whole House Dehumidifier Can Help Prevent Mold

Monday, February 6th, 2023
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Mold is a major issue in Florida, especially here in St. Petersburg. It can destroy areas of your home, cause sickness, and lead to an unsafe living environment. It’s a big deal.

The solution? Pulling excess moisture from the air with a whole house dehumidifier in St. Petersburg. You need to bring that humidity down to acceptable levels where mold and mildew won’t have an ideal breeding ground.

Let’s go over why whole house dehumidifiers are important and the benefits they provide.

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Signs You May Need a Whole-House Air Purifier

Monday, September 19th, 2022
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If you’ve thought about getting a whole-house air purifier in St. Petersburg, FL, this blog can give you some help in making the choice. We honestly think most homes will benefit from some type of air purification or air filtration system, but you might still be on the fence about it. We’ll look at signs in your house that indicate a high level of indoor pollutants and contaminants that an air purifier can reduce.

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Spring Into Action This Spring: Schedule AC Maintenance!

Monday, April 4th, 2022
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This is our regular Call to Action when spring arrives: schedule your regular air conditioning maintenance! And yes, we think this is an important call to action, because having maintenance done each year on your AC can save you from some major troubles during the summer. What kind of troubles? We’ll get into that a bit more below.

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Understanding Air Filter Strength

Monday, December 27th, 2021
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We offer several ways to help local homes enjoy cleaner, healthier indoor air, such as installing a powerful air purifier in St. Petersburg, FL. But when most homeowners get started with indoor air quality improvements, they first look at air filtration systems. These are the baseline for healthier air: they physically trap particles trying to circulate through the HVAC system. Professionals only have to find the right types of filters and integrate them into the ductwork and they’ll start doing their job.

Let’s go back to that last sentence: the right types of filters. This is a key part of air filtration installation, and one of the reasons it’s necessary to have professionals handle the job. The strength of an air filter can make or break an indoor air quality installation. In this post, we’ll examine in more detail air filter strength and its impact.

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Questions to Ask Yourself When Getting a New Central AC

Monday, December 13th, 2021
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A new AC installation in St. Petersburg, FL can be a big deal for your house. We live in a warm and humid climate where air conditioners are essential almost year-round. When you’re planning on getting a new air conditioner, either to replace an older one or as the first AC for a house, you don’t want to rush into grabbing just anything. We recommend you start working early with our technicians so we can assist you with selecting the unit to meet your needs. We’re here to do more than just put the new AC in place—we want to see you have the right cooling that will last for years and help you lower energy costs.

As you start the process of getting a new air conditioner, ask yourself the following questions. They’ll help you focus on what you need the most from your new cooling system.

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An Air Purifier: When Filters Aren’t Enough for Better Air Quality

Monday, November 30th, 2020
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Our homes in Florida are often sealed up against the outside. During the summer, it’s to make sure the heat stays where it should and the air conditioner can run effectively. In the brief winters, it’s to trap heat and make sure our heating systems have to come on as little as possible. Having a home this sealed up, however, can create severe indoor air quality problems—the contaminants inside the house, which come from wood, paint, cleaning supplies, and many other places, start to build up. We recommend homes have air filters put into their HVAC system to help remove larger unwanted particles from circulating. 

But what if those filters aren’t enough? Too many minute particles can slip through them, and putting in more powerful filters is rarely an option because that will stop airflow through the ventilation system. In this case, the answer is to have an air purifier in St. Petersburg, FL. Or more than one, depending on what types of contaminants you’re targeting.

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