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Interesting Tidbits You May Not Know About Air Conditioning

Interesting Tidbits You May Not Know About Air Conditioning

If you wanted to buy an in-window air conditioner back during the 1940s, you’d have to fork out approximately $350. With the dollar value back then that is nearly $3,500 in 2018 terms! The first commercial use of air conditioning was in movie theaters. Theater owners wanted to be able to draw a crowd in hotter summer months back in 1917. Most homeowners did not have cooling units and it was an extra incentive that worked! Theater owners got their…

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AC 101

AC 101

Most people, if asked, would say that air conditioners pump cold air into your home. While that isn’t exactly a wrong answer, it’s not exactly correct either. Mostly an AC unit works by transference of heat. When heat is removed, the cool air remains and lowers the temperature in your home. To better grasp the concept lets take a look at the components involved: The outdoor unit and the indoor unit. They must work together, all year long here in…

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Have You Checked Your Power Bill?

Have You Checked Your Power Bill?

A great way to see how your Air Conditioning unit is holding up is to take your power bill from last year and compare it to the same months this year in 2018. If it has taken a significant rise you may want to call your local AC company such as All Day Air Cooling & Heating to come and just check out and do a maintenance call on your unit to make sure it’s running at top speed. It…

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Qualities to Look for in an Air Conditioning HVAC System

Qualities to Look for in an Air Conditioning HVAC System

If you are a business owner or manager who is currently in the market for a new commercial cooling system, there are some very important considerations to take into account before making any final decisions. Running a business comes with its own unique set of challenges, one of which is how to create and maintain an environment that is comfortable for everyone who works there – lord knows we all like it a different temperature and fighting over a thermostat…

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Tips to Help You Buy a New Air Conditioner

Tips to Help You Buy a New Air Conditioner

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…

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Do You Speak HVAC Lingo? (What on earth is my repairman talking about?)

Do You Speak HVAC Lingo? (What on earth is my repairman talking about?)

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…

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Make Your AC Unit Last Longer!

Make Your AC Unit Last Longer!

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…

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It May be Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner

It May be Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner

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…

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Is Your AC Leaking?

Is Your AC Leaking?

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…

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Does a More Expensive HVAC Filter Mean Its Better?

Does a More Expensive HVAC Filter Mean Its Better?

These days its hard to tell if a higher price is warranted or if you are being bamboozled. Let us break down the differences for you between that higher priced filter and a standard filter. You can then decide for yourself if you want to pay the difference and if it is worth it to you personally. Whole home air purifying systems have become increasingly popular over the years. Florida is just one of those environments where something is always…

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