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Air Conditioner Maintenance, Repair Slideshow

By on 06/17/2014 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

Air Conditioner Repairs, Ft Myers, Florida

239-267-2117

 

Proper air conditioner maintenance is the key factor in

keeping overall a/c costs down

Often, in the course of repairing and maintaining air conditioners in Fort Myers, we encounter situations and scenario’s that need to be brought to the home owners attention.  Many times the air conditioner equipment we are servicing is on a roof top, or in an attic, or the home owner is unable to get to the equipment easily.  In order to be able to fully explain the precise nature of the problem, and the options available to fix it, it has been our policy to photograph these components, or the problems affecting them with our digital cameras, and use those images to explain the situation.  As a result we are often able to share these photo’s here and give interested parties an inside view the day to day challenges we face, and a greater understanding of the myriad of potential problems a typical a/c system may face.

 

 

Far too often the only way one can determine if a problem actually exists is to open up the air handler and package unit.  Without a thorough inspection by a knowledgeable contractor there are a myriad of potential hazards to the well being and efficiency of your expensive air conditioning equipment.

 

The cost of maintaining your air conditioner is far cheaper

than the cost of replacing it!

 

Get the most out of your air conditioning equipment ... maintain it!

The only reason this air conditioner has lasted 30+ years is because the owner kept up the maintenance! Most home owners will replace their a/c equipment every 10 to 15 years … an expense that can often times be avoided!!!

For more information on how air conditioner maintenance helps you get the most use from your a/c equipment … Call Today!

Community Cooling and Heating

239-267-2117

 

 

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Air Conditioner Efficiency Tips

By on 05/13/2014 in Air Conditioning Information

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
239-267-2117

Air conditioner maintenance plays a big role in an energy efficient home!

Here in Ft Myers Florida or anywhere in the southern part of the U.S. the cost of running your air conditioner is a major part of your electric bill. With a little thought and planning it is possible to significantly reduce the workload of your a/c unit thus reducing the amount of electricity you use and extending the life of your air conditioner.

  • Make sure your a/c vents, both incoming and return, are not blocked by furniture or draperies.
  • Turn off any electric light bulbs when not in use. Light bulbs generate heat that must be removed by your a/c unit.
  • Change your a/c filter monthly!
  • Cook on your outside grill when possible or use a microwave oven. Cooking on a stove or conventional oven adds heat to the inside of your home.
  • On cooler days open your windows or rely on ceiling fans to keep your home comfortable.
  • During the summer leave your a/c unit off until you get home from work, or use a programmable thermostat to turn the air conditioner on a half hour before you get home.
  • If there are rooms in your home you don’t use regularly shut the vents in these areas and keep the door closed.
  • If possible provide shade for your outside condensing unit. Always clear any grass, leaves, or debris that might inhibit air flow from around it.
  • Turn off your computer or any home office equipment when not in use. These devices put out a considerable amount of heat.
  • Keep your drapes closed when possible. They insulate your windows and keep direct sunlight from heating the inside of your house.
  • Add weather stripping to your entry doors.
  • Make sure your attic is well ventilated. A ridge vent or attic fan can easily, over a period of time, pay for itself with savings on your electric bill
  • At least once a year have your a/c unit checked over and cleaned by a licensed Air Conditioning Contractor to ensure proper, safe, efficient operation!

 

 

 

Air Conditioner Repairs in Fort Myers, Florida

Air Conditioner Repair, Service, and Maintenance in Ft Myers, Florida 239-267-2117

We pride ourselves on providing the very best in customer service and doing what is best for our clients!  Far too many of our competitors know before they even get to your home that they are going to try to sell you a new air conditioner.  Big companies, with many trucks on the road, have extremely high overhead expenses and have to extract as much money as they can, from as many customers as they can, just to generate enough cash to keep their doors open!

 

Community Cooling & Heating provides you with all the information you need to make an informed decision you can feel good about!

Our Motto is…“We won’t send you a wolf in sheep’s clothing …

just an honest professional”

We guarantee all our repairs and offer a Free Second Opinion

Kurt Hartmann, Owner of Community Cooling and Heating

 

Call Today For Air Conditioner Service, Repair, Maintenance, and Installation

239-267-2117

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Electrical Problems Common In Air Conditioners

By on 04/16/2014 in Air Conditioning Information

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
239-267-2117

 

Electrical problems are one of the most common sources of air conditioner problems!

A common source of air conditioner trouble in Fort Myers is electrical problems. As electricity travel through wires it creates heat, which can deteriorate the housing that surrounds the wires, making them more susceptible to drying out, cracks, and shorts. This is one of the prime reasons it pays to have your air conditioning equipment checked by a licensed contractor at least once a year.

Most of the wiring in your air conditioning equipment is hidden by panels and plates, obscuring them from the homeowners sight. And a/c contractor can access those wires and connections and determine the likelihood of failure in the upcoming months.

Inspection by a licensed air conditioning contractor is the best way you can prevent small problems from becoming large, expensive problems!

Improper voltage due to damaged or faulty wiring can lead to other components within your air conditioner to break down or wear out faster then they would 3 normal use.

The slideshow below shows pictures of wiring in electrical problems we encountered in the past few months.

 

Air conditioner service and inspection is your best bet to keep your equipment running effectively,

efficiently, and safely!

CALL TODAY!
COMMUNITY COOLING AND HEATING TNC.
Fort Myers, Florida
239-267-2117

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Corrosion And “Growth” In Ft Myers Air Conditioners

By on 04/09/2014 in Air Conditioning Information

Air Conditioning Service and Repair Ft Myers

Fort Myers air conditioning units face an uphill battle against mold and corrosion! The long summer months with high humidity and heavy rainfall, accompanied by the moisture created during the process of removing latent heat from the air in your home make your air conditioning unit a prime breeding ground for mold, mildew, and corrosion. Often times these problems can go undetected for months, or even years, as they are generally inside an a/c unit and not visible without opening the equipment up and thoroughly inspecting it.

 

As mold grows inside an air conditioning unit it creates a serious threat to the health of al who live there! The fans that move the air through your home, or business, pick up the mold spores and distribute them throughout the building. Many times we have encountered people who have suffered with allergic symptoms (congestion, difficulty breathing), or what they thought were asthma symptoms, whose health improved drastically after the mold was removed from their home! They never suspected a mold problem because …
THE MOLD WAS GROWING WHERE IT COULDN’T BE SEEN…
INSIDE THEIR AIR CONDITIONER!!!

ac coil dirty close up ft myers

Corrosion also often times hides deep within an a/c unit. Corrosion can lead to the rapid deterioration of the structural integrity of your equipment as well as diminish the effectiveness and lifespan of the individual component parts. If caught early the impact of mold and corrosion can be greatly reduced if not completely eliminated!

From Air Conditioning Service Ft Myers

Corrosion left unchecked can lead to a number of serious issues such as diminished levels of comfort in the home, loss of coolant (freon etc …), and even fire! The best way to protect your home, family, and property from the dangers of mold and corrosion are regular inspection and maintenance by a licensed Ft Myers air conditioning contractor.

 

Community Cooling and Heating

239-267-2117

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A/C Services Ft Myers

By on 04/02/2014 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

Air Conditioner services, repairs, and installation

Fort Myers, Florida

Community Cooling and Heating
239-267-2117

 

The earlier an air conditioner problem is discovered … the less opportunity there is for the problem to worsen, or affect other components in the system!

 

Burned wires and connections on air conditioner compressor in Ft Myers Florida

Burned wires and connections on air conditioner compressor

Ft Myers Air Conditioner Services

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
(239)267-2117
Air Conditioner Repairs and Services
Fort Myers, Florida

In the course of repairing and servicing air conditioners throughout the SW Florida area we often find ourselves in a position to obtain pictures of problems and situations that can adversely affect the performance, longevity, and overall cost to run and maintain residential and commercial HVAC equipment.  More often than not the earlier a problem is discovered the greater the chance of minimizing that problems impact on your a/c system.

 

 

We want our clients to be fully informed, understand their options, and feel comfortable about the work we do on their behalf!

As air conditioners are often located in difficult to access places we have made it a regular practice to take pictures or videos of malfunctioning or damaged equipment in order for our customers to fully understand the nature of the problem, as well as the best way to fix it.  We take great pride in providing the highest level of service possible to our clients, and want them to be fully informed, understand their options, and feel comfortable about the work we do on their behalf.  Our ability to share these pictures with them has made that job much simpler!

 

Our well stocked trucks, and well trained air conditioning technicians are always on call when you need air conditioner serve, repairs, or maintenance.

Our well stocked trucks, and well trained air conditioning technicians are always on call when you need air conditioner serve, repairs, or maintenance.

 

We guarantee all our repairs and offer a Free Second Opinion

Our Motto is…“We won’t send you a wolf in sheep’s clothing …

just an honest professional”

Call Today For Reliable, Expert Service

239-267-2117

 

Community Cooling and Heating has been serving Lee County Florida since 1970, and our long standing reputation for honesty and integrity is important to us!

We believe in putting our clients needs first, earning your trust, and making sure we provide a level of service that ensures you will call us again the next time!

 

HAVE A PROBLEM?

OR 

SIMPLY HAVE A QUESTION!

FEEL FREE TO GIVE US A CALL!

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

(239) 267-2117

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Air Conditioner Ready For Summer?

By on 04/02/2014 in Air Conditioning Information

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

239-267-2117

Serving Ft Myers since 1970

The last thing you want is air conditioner trouble in the heat of the Summer!!!

Getting the most out of your air conditioner is not just about getting as many years of service from it as possible, or keeping repair and maintenance bills to an absolute minimum. Getting the most from your a/c equipment also means maintaining the comfort of your home at the times when you need it the most! Summer is upon us again, the time of year when our a/c units are put to their most critical test.

Fort Myers Air Conditioning service old ac

Is your air conditioner ready for the onslaught of summer!?!?

The best way to be certain your equipment is ready for the heavy work load in the approaching months is to have it inspected and serviced by a local licensed air conditioning contractor. A thorough check-up is the best way to make sure your home stays cool and comfortable during Florida’s long summer, without driving your electric bill higher unnecessarily.  Even a “top of the line”, “energy efficient” piece of equipment costs more to run (and will have to run longer) to achieve your desired level of comfort.

Air Conditioning Service Ft Myers

Kurt Hartmann, Owner/President of Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

Community Cooling and Heating is offering a 16 point cooling system check which includes:

Clean your condenser coils.
Check operating pressures
Check electrical connections
Check sub-cooling
Check fan blade
Lubricate moving parts
Clean air filters
check thermostat
Check blower operation
Check controls
Check superheat
Check temperature drop across evaporator
Clean indoor coil if visible
Check complete unit operation
Treat condesate line and pan
Make necessary recommendations

Call Today For Reliable, Expert Service

239-267-2117

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Electrical Problems Common In Air Conditioners

By on 03/02/2014 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

“Wiring/electrical problems are one of the most common problems air conditioners face”

As a Ft Myers air conditioning contractor one of the most common problems I encounter on repair calls is a burned wire.  Air conditioners in SW Florida work in fairly extreme conditions.  Not only are a/c units sitting outside, exposed to sub-tropical heat and humidity, but also generate significant amounts of heat on their own.  This one two punch of internal and external heat sources is hard on all parts of ones HVAC equipment, and especially hard on the housing that insulates the wiring inside your equipment.

From Electrical Air Conditioner Problems – Ft Myers

 

By the time a wire is visibly damaged it has already been something of a detriment to your air conditioning equipment for some time.  Even a microscopic crack in the housing can cause arcing, minimal performance, and unnecessary strain on the various component parts that work independently, and in conjunction with each other, to provide a level of comfort that is satisfactory.  Any variance in the voltage has the potential to throw the balance “out of whack”, causing the equipment to work harder to achieve the desired result, which often translates into higher utility bills, and equipment that doesn’t last as long as it should.

 

 

From Electrical Air Conditioner Problems – Ft Myers

“… damaged or improperly wired air conditioning units will cost more to operate, and deteriorate faster than properly maintained and serviced units will …”

 

 

Another common problem that arises in today’s air conditioners is an extremely simple one … many customers don’t realize their thermostat now runs on batteries instead of being wired directly to the homes electrical panel.  We have gotten in the habit of asking our clients that call to check the batteries in their thermostat BEFORE we send a truck out on a service call.  Too many times have we arrived on the scene only to discover all the client needed to fix the problem was two batteries they already had, sitting in their kitchen drawer!

From Electrical Air Conditioner Problems – Ft Myers

“… the good news about electrical problems is that they are, generally speaking, among the easiest and least expensive to repair.”

When experiencing electrical problems, or problems of any kind, with your air conditioner call …

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
239-267-2117

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Air Conditioner Maintenance Saves YOU Money In The Long Run

By on 01/14/2014 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers
239-267-2117

Air Conditioner maintenance is tied directly to optimal efficiency,

cost effectiveness, and durability of your equipment!

Proper air conditioner maintenance is important no matter where you live, but it is critical in the South!  Air conditioners in Ft Myers, or any part of Florida require regular servicing to continue to cool your home as effectively as possible, and keep your electric bills low. Your air conditioner uses more electricity, and accounts for a larger percentage of your electric bill, than anything else in your house. How well it will perform (and last) is largely dependent on how well it is maintained!  The best way to avoid problems with your equipment, and to keep small problems from becoming large (and expensive) problems is to have a qualified contractor examine, assess, and service your equipment regularly!  An air conditioner is actually several different electrical, mechanical, and chemical actions working in sync to provide a specific, desired result.  When any single part of that balanced, interdependent, system becomes defective the other parts often begin to wear out prematurely.

Air conditioner maintenance saves YOU money!

Community Cooling & Heating Ft Myers Florida

Community Cooling is offering a 16 point cooling system check which includes:

Clean your condenser coils.
Check operating pressures
Check electrical connections
Check sub-cooling
Check fan blade
Lubricate moving parts
Clean air filters
check thermostat
Check blower operation
Check controls
Check superheat
Check temperature drop across evaporator
Clean indoor coil if visible
Check complete unit operation
Treat condesate line and pan
Make necessary recommendations

Air conditioner maintenance and repair in Fort Myers, Florida Community Cooling and Heating Inc. 239-267-2117

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Air Conditioner Maintenance, Repair, and Installation!
in Fort Myers

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Air Conditioning Service Ft Myers by Community Cooling & Heating

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