When your AC suddenly goes out, it is almost always at the worst time. An unexpected and unwanted expense. It can be stressful. At All Day Air, our goal is to remove the stress and replace it with knowledge. Here are a few tips to help you know what to look for when buying a new air conditioning unit. #1 Don’t over pay. This may seem like common sense, but if you have no idea what you need, its very…
As with any industry, Heating and cooling installation and repair comes has its own set of terms that aren’t normally in most people’s vocabulary. To a layman, these terms can be confusing. It’s worth it to take the time to get familiar with the lingo before your air conditioner breaks down. Terms you may hear: HVAC: Stands for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning. HVAC is a blanket term that includes all aspects of air conditioning. It is often used interchangeably…
Before last years mess with Hurricane Irma, I think many of us Floridians had become rather complacent when it came to storms. It had been a number of years since the last one that did any real damage to the area. The amount of rain and flooding we experienced in areas of Southwest Florida was astounding. It flooded streets, homes, and caused a great deal of destruction. We are now starting back to the beginning of summer storm season. We get…
AC systems are designed to function as intended, if something goes wrong, mechanically it cannot adjust and may begin to break down. If the Freon in the system expands more than it is supposed to it will make the coils colder than usual. Additionally, if airflow is blocked over the coils, then the evaporator coil will drop below freezing. This can cause your system to ice up. If this happens too often, it can damage the system. One common cause of…
While replacing your AC unit at some point in time is unavoidable the typical life of a unit is 10-15 years. It can easily lean more towards 15 if properly taken care of from the start. Keeping your air conditioning system functioning properly takes very little effort on the part of the homeowner can be done quite simply. We have listed out ten ways to extend the life of your central air conditioner. Install your outdoor unit in the shade…
Ah, June in Florida. It is getting hot and everyone’s AC’s are now being cranked down in order to keep us cool and comfortable despite the crazy humidity. Unlike other parts of the country here in the south, especially Florida, your AC unit never really fully gets a break. It is used all year long which can wear out the units faster than you might think. How do you know when it is time to replace your air conditioner? We…
If you live in Florida you know how hot it can get and how difficult it can be to stay cool. You walk out the door and a wall of heat hits you, usually especially for the months of July, August, and September. With added high humidity the only respite is the fact that nearly all homes and virtually all businesses have air conditioning. It was a brilliant invention and has helped keep Floridians and visitors comfortable for decades. How…
If you see your AC unit dripping you may wonder if there is an issue. Air conditioners are designed to remove moisture from the air. Part of the effect of this moisture removal is that the resultant air winds up cold, and pumping the cold, dry air throughout the house makes our living environment more comfortable. However, that water that the AC pulls out of the air has to go somewhere. In a perfectly working air conditioning system, some of…
You may be surprised to hear that indoor air can actually be 2 to 5 times more polluted that its outdoor counterpart! This is where a good HVAC system (heating and cooling) comes in. HVAC simply equals fresher air. Even just the ordinary paper filters help to remove dust, dirt, bacteria, and mold from the air being recirculated throughout your home, but when you add in an air purifier it takes it to a whole other level. The question becomes…
Here in Florida for most of the year, we don’t have much choice other than to run our AC units. It’s hot and muggy and too humid to keep the windows open. So what happens when you flip that switch and peeee-yewww! Ugh, what IS that stench!? Something simply stinks! Let’s take a look at the most common things that could go wrong with an HVAC system to cause it to smell strange and how you can avoid or fix…