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Here’s a secret from our air-conditioning technicians to you – there are some AC problems you can fix on your own. We trust that you don’t want to have to call a technician every time something stalls so we want to help you find a way to minimize cost and time by giving you a few tricks so when your air-conditioning unit breaks down at midnight, you can grab that wrench and confidently get to work!
Clogged Filters
This is one of the most common problems with an air-conditioning unit. Generally, you should change your filters every month. When a filter gets clogged with excessive dirt and debris, it often has a snowball effect on the rest of your unit. Once the air filter is clogged it leads to other parts of the unit not working properly, like the furnace. When the condenser fins in the furnace does not get air, the furnaces freezes up.
The fix: Change your air filter and do it regularly. If, for whatever reason, you can’t change the filter once a month then at least try it for once every couple months but no more than that.
Clogged Fins
The fins are often clogged by dust and debris. When the air conditioners suck in air, the dust and debris present gets lodged in the air filter. Once this happens, it clogs the inside of the condenser.
The fix: Use a special fin brush to clean out the dust particles and debris in the condenser. Also, this is another important reason why you should change your air filter regularly.
Thermometer Doesn’t Work
Does the thermometer no longer indicate the temperature in your home? This is easy.
The fix: If the thermometer in your AC unit is no longer working, it may only require new batteries. If that doesn’t work, then make sure you set the temperature lower than the room temperature as that may be another alternative to fix the issue.
To learn other quick fixes for your home’s air-conditioning unit, contact the professional, friendly team at Ocean State Heating and Air today.
Every home is susceptible to dust mites. They’re small, they’re disgusting, and they cause a discouraging number of health issues, including allergies and asthma. Chances are, your home is filled with them. There is no way around the production of dust mites, but you can reduce the population in your Jacksonville, Florida, home.
What are dust mites?
Dust mites are arachnids, members of the spider family. They live in our mattresses, carpets, curtains, and soft furnishings. They feed on our dead skin cells that we shed. They leave excrement-containing pathogens all over your home.
If you suffer from itchy eyes, runny nose, skin rash, sneezing, snoring, and/or wheezing then you might have dust mites to blame. On your bed alone, you may have 2 million dust mites with you. Starting to feel itchy all over? Don’t fret, there’s a few ways to minimize the growth and population of dust mites in your home.
Invest in better bedding.
New innovation has lent a hand to dust mite reduction. In fact, new bedding, including mattresses and pillow cases are impermeable to dust mites. If you’re unsure if you found the right bedding to perform the task, be sure to ask a store associate for assistance.
Reduce humidity in your home.
You may minimize reduce dust mites by reducing humidity levels to less than 50%. Studies have indicated that air-conditioned homes have 10x fewer dust mite allergens than non-air-conditioned homes. Air conditioning also reduces the humidity levels that are essential to dust mite survival.
Try an Air Purifier.
A study conducted at the University of Texas-Austin campus found that a HEPA air filter is effective at removing dust and reducing dust mites.
Routine air-conditioning maintenance is beneficial for your home in so many ways. It keeps your A/C unit working at efficient levels, allows your technician to notify you of any pending breakdowns, and keeps your system clean thus reducing the impact and survival of dust mites. In addition to proper A/C maintenance, be sure to ask about our air filter replacement and duct cleaning, which is also important to dust mite and allergen reduction.
Jacksonville, Florida, can get surprisingly cold during the winter months. As Floridians, exposed to heat on an almost yearly basis, our reaction to this sudden drop may get drastic. To stay warm, we do everything from investing in wearable blankets to buying enough firewood to build a log cabin. What’s the most detrimental thing we do to keep warm? Up your heater to temperatures that will break your bank.
Every home has problems like odors and germs. The Air Knight cleanses the air so you can enjoy the difference clean air in your home. Poor air quality in your home can cause illness and allergies for all members of the family. The Air Knight absolves the issue by cleaning your air to prevent pollutants.
When your home has poor air quality, your family may suffer from the following:
Headaches
Eye Irritation
Fatigue
Dry Throat
Sinus Congestion
Dizziness
Nausea
It is estimated that Americans spend 70%-90% of his or her time indoors. Of that amount, half of that time is spent at home. For this reason, it’s important to improve and maintain home air quality with the help of Air Knight. To learn more about the benefits of the Air Knight, contact our heating and cooling professionals in Jacksonville, Florida, today.
Does your house suffer from excessive moisture? Do you find condensation puddles on windows, black mildew speckles on walls and ceilings, and/or mold in closets?
Sometimes moisture damage is not noticeable to the naked eye. For example, moisture may be building up in the walls and dampen insulation and rot wood framing. If left in the walls too long, the excess moisture can produce mold-stained wallboard, water-soaked insulation, or rotten wood framing that needs to be replaced and that can become very expensive.
To rid your home of the excessive moisture, here are just a few steps:
The first step is one of the easiest – crack open a window to allow moist air to escape. If you have a basement, open windows on opposite side of the walls to create a cross breeze or place a fan (facing outside) in one of the openings.
Turn down your humidifier or turn it off altogether. These appliances are a source of damaging water evaporation.
When in the kitchen or bath, use the exhaust fans. If your family’s activities produce above-average moisture, like cooking large meals or taking excessive showers, then be sure to run the exhaust fans for even longer.
Ensure your clothes are dry before storing them in a closet. In doing so, you will prevent mold and mildew from forming inside a closet.
Contact the professional team at Ocean State to perform a thorough diagnosis and clean up of excessive moisture in the home. We’ll be happy to inspect ducts, walls, and closets and give you our personal recommendations to rid your home of excessive moisture.
To schedule your appointment with Ocean State, contact us today. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have about excessive moisture and the best way to rid your home of it once and for all!
Ocean State Air Conditioning & Heating is proud to be a part of the non-profit organization, Air Angels Foundation. Air Angels Foundation was created by the North Florida Air Conditioning Contractors and their goal is to help those less fortunate and those in needs of their services, time, products, and expertise in the heating and cooling industry. September 21st marked the first project of the organization with Wounded Warrior, Joe Christian receiving a brand-new heating and air conditioning system that was installed by Ocean State AC. This was the first of many projects for Air Angels Foundation.
Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and empowering wounded soldiers who incurred injuries on or after September 11, 2011. The organization was founded after several veterans and friends watched in horror as September 11 destroyed families and lives in a series of attacks that forever changed the way we viewed our military, fireman, policemen and Americans. Moved by their stories, the founders took action as the first wounded service members returned home from Afghanistan and Iraq. The program started as a means to provide comfort items to the wounded service members but has now grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist warriors as they recover and transition back into civilian life.
It’s a common fact that the best way to ensure the quality of your air-conditioner is with proper A/C maintenance. Despite its benefits, many homeowners deter from completing routine preventative maintenance. When a breakdown occurs, many homeowners are left wondering “what went wrong?” when the problem may have been solved more costly through maintenance. What’s more, preventive maintenance can save you up to 30% in annual cooling costs. These days, that’s a savings that can really add up.
On the other hand, routine maintenance is no good if it’s not completed properly. During a quality preventative maintenance, your A/C system undergoes an in-depth analysis where your HVAC contractor examines and adjusts cooling components to ensure that your system is running at its top efficiency. So what comes with a quality preventative maintenance service?
At Ocean State, we ensure your service will always include the following:
System controls are tested for operational safety
Lubrication is provided to moving parts to prevent unwanted friction in the motor
Evaporator and condenser coils are cleaned
Condensate drains are cleared of debris and blockage
Refrigerant levels are adjusted
Thermostats are checked for accuracy
Air filters are changed
Air blowers are adjusted to provided maximum airflow
All of these services are part of a thorough evaluation and system adjustment that boosts your system’s efficiency and allows your HVAC contractor to catch potential problems before it causes damage to your air-conditioning system.
If your system has not had routine maintenance in a while, now is the time to schedule it. Call Ocean State today for an expert maintenance service. Our trained, friendly technicians will provide top-quality service while taking good to assess any potential threats or trouble areas. It’s your air-conditioner, treat it with care by relying on our air conditioner specialists to get the job done right.
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At Ocean State, we are always trying to find ways to help homeowners save money and energy, but what about renters? Renters have to be very careful about any modifications they make. Many changes to the house could break the terms of the lease. Fear not, you do have some options available!
There are small changes that will impact your energy bill that you can make without permission from your landlord.
Replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent or halogen light bulbs and unplugging appliances when not in use are basic ways to cut energy costs.
Even if you landlord provides the big appliances such as refrigerator, stove, and oven, you can still look for Energy-Star rated small appliances. Nowadays, TVs, DVD players, and even cable boxes come with Energy Star ratings.
You can also buy an LCD TV instead of a plasma one to save energy. In winter months, putting heavy, dark curtains over your windows will add a layer of insulation to help cut heating costs.
It may take a little convincing to get your landlord to agree to some of these changes, but remind him that most of these energy saving upgrades are eligible for rebates. Offering to share the costs and then let him take the rebate credit could go a long way toward getting you a more energy efficient home.
