Living in hot and steamy Florida, it’s not only hard to imagine there was a time in history before air conditioning, but also somewhat horrifying. The heat, the humidity… well, in other words… it was hot and steamy. So not only to make us more grateful for this relief from the toasty outdoor elements, but…
When you hire any contractor to work on your home or property, you not only want the project to be done (and done right), but the peace of mind that comes from knowing your contractor and their work can be trusted. So when you need a new A/C or heat pump, or need your current…
The salty sea air is part of the attraction of living on an island or near the coastline, but it’s really tough on exposed metal, especially the components of your air conditioner condenser or heat pump. How Salt Affects Your Heating and Cooling Appliance(s) Shortened Appliance Life Salt corrosion can cause your air conditioner/heat pump…
When we think about comfort in our homes or offices, it’s usually whether we feel hot or cold. But humidity plays a big role in how comfortable you feel indoors. In our Florida climate, we’re very familiar with how humidity makes you feel outside, but a proper balance of indoor humidity (through the year, both…
At Arctic Air of Northern Florida, we regularly handle sales and installation of central air conditioners and heat pumps for both residential and commercial projects. The two types of installations differ mainly in the equipment itself: Residential air conditioners are smaller, and use smaller ducting. The plumbing and pipework is also smaller. Commercial air conditioner…
Central air conditioners, like many household appliances are built to last, so it’s not a purchase you’ll make often. You may go decades between replacing an air conditioning system, so expect the technology, efficiency, and even government regulations to have changed significantly since the last time you shopped. Here’s some of what you can expect….
Noticed some strange behaviors from your air conditioner? Seasonal changes can produce some common issues—or at least common questions. Here are a few you may encounter: Winter In the winter, your A/C with heat pump will most often run in heating mode. Some of the common wintertime questions relate to this type of operation. My…
Despite a couple above-average days, cooler temperatures this winter have made us long for spring! Punxsutawney Phil gave us good Groundhog Day news today, and an early spring will be a welcome relief. Until then, as the thermometer dips back down into the 50s, you can start planning for your A/C’s warmer-weather duties while keeping…
January can be a tough time financially for many people, and not just because the Christmas shopping credit card bills are starting to arrive in the mail. Many financial obligations hit the new year reset button (and some increase)—health insurance deductibles, school tuition, assorted taxes. And changes in weather can increase energy usage, adding a…
For more than a decade, the U.S. government Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked to phase out the use of ozone-damaging refrigerants in air conditioners, heat pumps, and other appliances. Many of these types of chemicals, CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), were phased out nearly 20 years ago, but HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) stayed in production because they were “safer”…
