Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning System Replacement’

Should You Trade Out Your Current HVAC System for a Heat Pump?

Monday, December 16th, 2024
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Are you looking for a new heater or AC installation to ensure that your home stays comfortable around the year? We’d like to recommend that you look into an option you may not have considered before: a heat pump.

Heat pumps are rapidly becoming very popular options for comfort in Florida because they’re well-suited to the climate. A heat pump works similarly to an air conditioner, except it has the neat feature that it can reverse the direction it works so that instead of pulling heat out of your home and exhausting it to the outside, it draws heat from outside your home and exhausts it inside. 

Want to know more? Let’s examine some of the best reasons you may wish to consider a heat pump when you’re thinking of a heating and air conditioning replacement in Pace.

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Watch for These Warning Signs of Dying AC

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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Summer is officially over, but that doesn’t mean we can expect long breaks from the heat. Florida is famous for having the perfect weather for people to vacation during the winter, and that means those of us who live here year-round can expect to run our air conditioning systems often throughout the coming “cooler” seasons. You don’t want to get complacent about your AC and get trapped in the cold when the system suddenly dies on you.

We can help you find out when it’s time for an AC replacement in Pensacola. Follow along, and we’ll look at the top signs you’ve got an AC on borrowed time.

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The Great AC Debate: Repair vs. Replace

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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AC repair or AC replacement? That may be the question, at least right now as the fall starts and you take stock of how your air conditioning system did over the summer. 

When an air conditioner approaches the end of its service life, it becomes tempting to continue to repair it so it can keep working for as long as possible. Sometimes, this is the right choice. Other times, it’s far more economical to invest in replacing the unit, even though it requires a larger investment.

We’re going to look into the “repair vs. replace” AC debate to help you know when it’s best to invest in air conditioning replacement or air conditioning repair in Wakulla County.

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Watch Out for an Overheating AC at the End of Summer!

Monday, September 9th, 2024
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Although people think of the start of September as the start of fall, the summer doesn’t officially conclude until later in the month. The summer heat certainly doesn’t automatically shut off just because the calendar flipped over a month. Intense heat waves often strike during September, so it’s important to watch out that your AC doesn’t overheat. You don’t want to be trapped with an end-of-season emergency with your air conditioning system, or even a replacement.

Here are some ways you can reduce the strain on your AC at this time of year. If you do need help, please reach out to us for air conditioning repair in Baldwin County, AL.

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Hot Spots in the House: What They Mean for the AC

Monday, September 9th, 2024
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The greatest benefit of having a central air conditioning system for your home is that you receive cooling in all the rooms connected to the ductwork. If you have the right AC and ductwork in good condition, you can expect an even spread of cooling around the rooms. There may be a few fluctuations, such as in rooms that get more sun exposure, but overall the comfort level should be equal.

But if you start to notice hot spots around the house where there weren’t any before—it could mean something is wrong with the air conditioner or another part of the HVAC system, like the thermostat or the ductwork. We’re going to look at what those hot spots might mean for your HVAC in Crestview.

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Some of the Best Recent Advances in AC Technology

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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We live in a world of rapidly advancing technology, where what once took fifty years of development can now occur in only five years. This applies to the world of HVAC as much as to anything else. Air conditioning systems have seen several major developments during the past decade or so, which is probably as long as you’ve had your current AC cooling your house.

What can you look forward to in AC technology that next time you need to look into AC systems in Leon County? We’ve got an overview below that we hope will get you excited about the possibilities. 

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How Well Has Your Cooling System Worked This Summer?

Monday, August 12th, 2024
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We’re into the late summer now, and that means some of the most intense heat of the season. It’s also a time when we need to pay special attention to our air conditioning systems: they’ve already done plenty of work, and all that strain can add up to malfunctions or even a system breakdown.

But we want you to focus on your AC’s future right now, and the future of the comfort of home. Ask yourself how well your AC has done its job this summer and if you’ve noticed anything amiss. You may need to schedule service with our Baldwin County heating and air conditioning professionals to repair the unit. Or you may need to start considering having it replaced at the next convenient time.

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Top Ways to Tell Your AC Need Professional Repairs

Monday, August 12th, 2024
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The last thing you want to deal with during a hot summer day is to have your air conditioning system fail on you. You’ll need to call for AC repair, and although we have a team of fast technicians, we can’t get to you instantly, especially during the hottest days when other people will have their own AC emergencies. If possible, you want to detect trouble with your air conditioner before it worsens to the point that you’re stuck with a busted system and a boiling hot home.

You’ll need to know what to look for that will tell you you’ve got an AC heading for trouble. We’ll go over the most common signs that it’s time to call us for AC repair in Navarre.

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When Is an AC Repair Too Expensive to Be Worth It?

Monday, July 15th, 2024
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Making the choice between repairing your old air conditioner and investing in a replacement can be tricky—especially if that choice comes in the middle of the summer when you rely on your cooling system the most. When does it make the most sense to skip another AC repair and instead look at a new unit installation? Our Peaden Pros have some advice about this, which you can read below.

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Why Proper AC Sizing Is So Important

Monday, July 1st, 2024
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When it’s time to get a new central air conditioning system for your home, there a several decision that need to be made about it. One of the most important is the new unit’s size. Size in this case doesn’t refer to the physical space the AC takes up but to the amount of cooling power it has. A successful AC installation requires having an air conditioner that is sized correctly so it is neither underpowered (undersized) or overpowered (oversized).

We need to stress the importance of this sizing process. If your AC is the wrong size for your home and needs, you’ll have numerous problems on your hands from the moment the air conditioner first starts working. 

We’ll go into details about why sizing is important and why it’s also best to work with licensed HVAC professionals for an AC installation.

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