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Burned Compressor Wire A Common Problem

By on 12/09/2015 in Air Conditioning Information

Community Cooling
Air Conditioner Repair, Service, Maintenance
239-267-2117

Burned Compressor Wire Repair

 

Earlier this month we received a  “no cool call” from a Fort Myers business where the circuit breaker for the condensing unit was tripped and the offices were getting hotter by the minute.  We dispatched a truck and were on the scene within a half hour.  The business owner told us what he had experienced, and led us to the air conditioner.  We opened the a/c up and took a look.  The reason why the air conditioner wasn’t cooling was that the compressor wires got over heated over time and burned off .  It was apparent that there had been a fire inside the air conditioner, and it had burned the insulation off the wires back about 3 to 6 inches from the compressor connection, and seemed to have charred the wire itself to the same point but it could also just be the burned insulation making it look like the wires had been burned.

 

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

Burned wires and connections on air conditioner compressor

 

“… a burned air compressor wire is a common problem, easily fixed, with the correct tools and hardware …”

It was apparent that there had been a fire, of some sort,  inside the air conditioner and it had burned the insulation off of the wires as far back as about 3 to 6 inches from the compressor
connection, and seem to have charred the wire itself to the same point, but, it could also just be the burned insulation making it look like the wires were burned.   We installed electrical connectors specifically for this type of repair called Term Lok.  10 or 15 years ago burned wires and spade connectors might have been the end of the compressor.  With the introduction of Term Lok to the air conditioning contractors tool bag the expected life of a compressor has gone way up.

Burned wires on air conditioner compressor replaced

Burned wires on air conditioner compressor replaced

 

“… after 40+ years of repairing air conditioners in the SW Florida environment we know the tools and materials to have on hand that will save us time, thus giving our customers the greatest value!”

 

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 service, repairs, or maintenance.

 

Community Cooling’s focus has always been to provide top quality service and repairs, at a reasonable price, and earn their customers trust and respect … to become a valued resource of such integrity that the customer would not consider allowing another contractor, to work on their equipment.

 

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!

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Fort Myers Air Conditioner Service

By on 12/02/2015 in Air Conditioning Information

Fort Myers Air Conditioner Service

Air Conditioning Repairs, Service, Installation

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
Fort Myers, Florida
239-267-2117

 

The secret to longevity in air conditioners, 30 years ago and now, is regular maintenance!!!

No matter the brand…  air conditioners do a tough job under difficult conditions!Whether an old machine, or a new unit  … with proper maintenance, and regular servicing, you can still get many years of service out of any air conditioner. The air conditioner from many years ago(below) would never have lasted 30 years without being maintained properly. Regular maintenance keeps your equipment running efficiently and cost effectively, keeps small problems from becoming big ones, and ensures as long a life as possible for one of the most expensive component parts of your home!

 

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!!!

 

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 controlsCheck superheat

Check temperature drop across evaporator

Clean indoor coil if visible

Check complete unit operation

Treat condensate line and pan

Make necessary recommendations

 

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.

 

Community Cooling takes great pride in showing up on time, accurately assessing your air conditioning problem, and providing the consumer with the full range of options available to him … and then letting the customer make an informed decision as to which option makes the most sense to him personally, and fits his family’s budget as well!  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!

 

Community Cooling, Ft Myers, Florida

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

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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Ft Myers AC Service And Repair

By on 10/28/2015 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
Air Conditioner Repair, Service, Maintenance

Fort Myers, Florida
239-267-2117

Serving Ft Myers and all of SW Florida since 1970

 

Ft Myers AC service and repair since 1970

Brand new 14 seer air conditioner

A 14 seer air conditioner we recently installed in Fort Myers.

 

Community Cooling’s focus has always been to provide top quality service and repairs, at a reasonable price, and earn their customers trust and respect … to become a valued resource of such integrity that the customer would not consider allowing another contractor, to work on their equipment. Over the years this has proven to be a philosophy that bears much fruit, as over 90% of our clients report they are thoroughly satisfied with our services, our results, and our prices!

Expert repairs combined with a genuine commitment to customer service

Community Cooling, Ft Myers, Florida

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

 

Air conditioner service Ft Myers can depend on!

Proper air conditioner service on a regular basis is crucial to maintaining your a/c’s ability to perform these tasks effectively and efficiently. The longer your air conditioner has to run to achieve the desired temperature … the more your cost to run that equipment will be!

Air conditioner service, on a regular basis, does more to prevent high electric bills than practically anything else you can do!

Regular air conditioner service is also the best way to keep your air conditioning equipment running for as long as possible as well. With proper maintenance it is entirely possible to keep your air conditioner working effectively for 20 years … or even more!

Community Cooling takes great pride in showing up on time, accurately assessing your air conditioning problem, and providing the consumer with the full range of options available to him … and then letting the customer decide which option makes the most sense to him personally, and fits his family’s budget as well!

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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Honest Air Conditioner Repair

By on 08/19/2015 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

Community Cooling
Air Conditioner Repair, Service, Maintenance
239-267-2117

 

 

” … too often an honest air conditioner repair guy is hard to find!

Right from the very start, way back in 1970, Community Cooling made a conscious decision to earn their reputation as knowledgeable, reliable, members of the SW Florida/Fort Myers community (hence the Name Community Cooling and Heating) who can be trusted to provide honest air conditioner repair, maintenance, and installation services to the Ft Myers community and surrounding areas.

Community Cooling, Ft Myers, Florida

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

Community Cooling’s focus was to provide top quality service and repairs, at a reasonable price, and earn their customers trust and respect … to become a valued resource of such integrity that the customer would not consider allowing another contractor, to work on their equipment. Over the years this has proven to be a philosophy that bears much fruit, as over 90% of our clients report they are thoroughly satisfied with our services, our results, and our prices!

Honest air conditioner repair means putting your clients needs first!

 

When you see an air conditioning contractor that has 10 … 15 … 20 or even more trucks on the road, it doesn’t take much thinking to start understanding how much money it costs to keep that fleet moving.  Forget the cost of purchasing those trucks, or outfitting them with the standard array of tools and materials, there is also a long list of continuous recurring expenses associated with each truck  every week/month such as to include …

 

GAS

INSURANCE

WAGES FOR A LEAD MAN AND HIS HELPER

TRUCK MAINTENANCE

REPLENISHING STOCK

A company with this kind of ongoing overhead has almost no choice but to aggressively push their clients into replacing their HVAC equipment, whether it is the most practical solution or not … they have to generate large amounts of cash every week just to make payroll for their employees.  That is one of the reasons many companies offer ridiculously low priced a/c inspections to get their foot in the door.  Their a/c tech is often a polished sales professional trained to sell fear, and close the deal!

Community Cooling takes great pride in showing up on time, accurately assessing your air conditioning problem, and providing the consumer with the full range of options available to him … and then letting the customer decide which option makes the most sense to him personally, and fits his family’s budget as well!

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!

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Park Model Home Air Conditioners

By on 07/22/2015 in Air Conditioning Information

Community Cooling

Park Model Home Air Conditioners
Air Conditioner Repair, Service, Maintenance
239-267-2117

 

Community Cooling and Heating has been servicing park model home air conditioners since the 1970’s

 

Park model home air conditioners need  maintenance and regular servicing just like any other air conditioner.  Often times the home owner of a park model is a seasonal resident, not necessarily looking to put money into a new unit, and instead wants to keep their present equipment running for “just one more season”.  At Community Cooling we are happy to inspect your equipment, make recommendations as to the options available at that time, and let the homeowner decide which option best suits their needs and budget.

Brand new air conditioner ready for instll in a park model home in south Fort Myers

Brand new air conditioner ready for instll in a park model home in south Fort Myers

New air conditioner fresh out of the box
Call Today For Reliable, Expert Service

An improperly installed air conditioner is fighting an uphill battle from day one! It will work harder, to produce less cooling, only to break down way too soon! Contractors too often rush through the installation process so they can get to their next appointment. Air conditioner installations need to be handled with great care, and their are many details to be attended to to ensure efficient operation.  Our cornerstone philosophy is …

“… Do It Right The First Time!”

Doing it right the first time isn’t just best for the homeowner.  It protects our reputation for good work, for doing what is right for our customers, and negates the need for unnecessary call  backs.

Park Model Home Air Conditioners Fixed Right The First Time

CALL TODAY!

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!  We take great pride in explaining the exact nature of your air conditioner’s operational status, and any and all options the customer has regarding whether to fix the equipment, or to replace/upgrade it.  Our customers decide, themselves, which course of action works best for their family AND their budget!

 

Community Cooling, Ft Myers, Florida

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

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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What Homeowners DON’T Know About Air Conditioners

By on 06/29/2015 in Air Conditioning Information

Community Cooling
Air Conditioner Repair, Service, Maintenance
239-267-2117

 

Air conditioners move air. Any restriction of air flow severely impacts your a/c’s efficiency and life expectancy

Air conditioners remove heat from your home by moving air through chilled coils that remove latent heat in the form of moisture, and then recirculating that air back into the home. Any obstruction that impedes that flow of air will significantly impact both the cooling ability, and the life expectancy of your a/c equipment. It is fairly well known that it is extremely important to change the air filter in your home every 30 days or your air conditioner will have to work twice as hard to draw in the air before it can even begin to cool it. The same concept applies equally to the condenser coils, evaporator coils and fan blades located inside your equipment as well. Any type of obstruction in these areas is likely to minimize the level of comfort, and make your air conditioner work longer and harder.

air conditioner maintenance kept this from becoming a major problem.

Dirty air conditioner coil

Dirty evaporator coils

 

Cleaned air conditioner coil 2015

Same evaporator coil after cleaning by Community Cooling and Heating

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This air filter is so dirty it had to be costing the homeowner serious monney every month on their electric bill!

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Dirty blower wheel

The blower moves warm indoor air over the chilled evaporator apparatus as the exterior exhaust fan moves hot air away from the heated condenser coils. All air conditioning systems, including window units, heat pumps and ductless units, operate on the same principle. They differ only in the size and configuration of the coils. Blower wheels are specifically engineered to have a shape that pushes maximum amounts of air with minimum resistance.  When dirt accumulates on a wheel in these quantities it disrupts the engineered aerodynamics of the wheel itself, making the entire machine have to work harder to push the air through the system, and the home.

Community Cooling, Ft Myers, Florida

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

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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Air Conditioner Repairs 2015

By on 06/14/2015 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

Community Cooling
Air Conditioner Repair, Service, Maintenance
239-267-2117

 

Many air conditioner repairs are a direct result of poor maintenance!

Air conditioning contractors specializing in service and repairs see a wide variety of problems in their day to day travels in Ft Myers, Cape Coral, and the surrounding Lee County, Florida area.  The past few months have been no exception.  This is the time of year when air conditioners face their toughest challenges, run the longest, and work the hardest.  A large percentage of the air conditioner repairs we perform are the direct result of improper maintenance.  Proper and regular servicing keeps your equipment running, your home comfortable, and your expense for air conditioner repairs at a minimum.

 

” … when it comes to air conditioner repairs … their isn’t much we haven’t seen!”

Leaves in an air conditioner can lead to costly repairs.

Leaves, paper, or anything that blocks or makes contact with your air conditioner coils spells trouble!

 

 

HIGHER THAN NORMAL ELECTRIC BILLS?

AIR CONDITIONER RUNS LONGER THAN IT SHOULD TO COOL YOUR HOME?

INSUFFICIENT COOLING IN YOUR HOME?

 

Regular maintenance prevents damage to expensive a/c equipment, and lowers air conditioning costs reflected in your monthly electric bill.

iced up a/c due to insufficient air flow.

Iced up air conditioner

 

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

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!

 

Community Cooling, Ft Myers, Florida

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

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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Air Conditioning News And Notes February 2015

By on 02/18/2015 in Air Conditioning Information

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

a/c repairs ft myers

Community Cooling and Heating President/CEO
Air conditioning service and repair Ft Myers

Whats NEW in Fort Myers air conditioning

It appears the cold weather will be with us a while longer. At the time of this writing there is a major cold front descending on Fort Myers, with temperatures expected to drop into the 30’s tonight! As always, if you have any concerns or questions regarding your heating give us a call. We are available 24 hours a day seven days a week to keep your a/c and heating equipment running when you need them the most.

Superbowl Party

 

Members of the Community Cooling team gathered at Kurt’s home to watch the Superbowl.  A good time was had by all … not only the game a good watch, but, with Kurt at the grill the food ws excellent as well!  On the menu were chicken wings, ribs, brats, beans, acorn squash, home fries, macaroni salad, potato salad, and an assortment of chips, dips, nuts, and snacks.

 

Community Cooling Super Bowl party

Kurt worked the grill al through the first half. Great Food!!!

 

Heating and Cooling Statistics

The AHRI just released the November 2014 Heating and Cooling equipment shipping statistics. An interesting read if you like numbers and stats. Basically the industry sales on heating equipment went down a bit, while air conditioning equipment sales rose. Follow this link for all the details and digits.
November 2014 Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipping Data

 

Air Conditioning Service And Repair In Ft Myers Florida

COMMUNITY COOLING AND HEATING INC.

239-267-2117

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

Call today for the very best service you can expect from any air conditioning contractor, any where in Lee County, Florida!

Serving Ft Myers, Lee County, and all of SW Florida since 1970

Fort Myers most trusted Air Conditioning Contractor

Community Cooling & Heating

Fort Myers, Florida

239-267-2117

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Air Conditioner Performance Tied To Evaporator Coil Cleaning

By on 02/11/2015 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

Community Cooling and Heating

Fort Myers, Florida

239-267-2117

Cleaning a/c evaporator coil can save you money!

An air conditioners condenser coils work hand in hand with the compressor. The compressor literally squeezes the refrigerant into a hot, pressurized liquid. The hot liquid then travels into the condenser and circulates within its many coils. The heat from the liquid escapes through the condenser’s fins. When the continuously cooling fluid reaches the end of the condenser’s coils, it is considerably cooler but still a pressurized liquid. The working fluid then flows through a valve with a small diameter opening and leaves the condenser as a mist. The liquid evaporates into a gas as it leaves the condenser and enters the evaporator. As the liquid evaporates, it draws heat out of the air around the coils and cools it. The air conditioner’s fan circulates this cooled air through the ducts of the home or business resulting in a cooler, more comfortable environment for it’s occupants..

“A dirty or uncleaned compressor coil costs you money every month!”

Dirty air conditioner coils

Dirty a/c coils badly in need of cleaning.

“A 10 year old air handler that finally needed to be cleaned by a chemical designed to clean this type of coil.
It’s kind of like the way “oven off ” works cleaning your oven.
We let the chemical clean the coil and rinse it off with a hose.
This is a during and after picture of this coil being cleaned.”

This recently cleaned evaporator coil will allow the the rest of the equipment to do it’s job efficiently!

Freshly cleaned a/c coil

Sameair conditioner coil after cleaning

This is usually not something that needs to be cleaned every year. Depending upon the type of filter being used, conditions of environment the system is working in , dirt, dust, location of filter in home ie ceiling or lower wall and temperature thermostat is set at. The lower the temperature the more hours of operation the faster the filter and evaporator coil gets dirty. What is important is to have it checked with some regularity! While we recommend servicing air conditioning equipment twice a year we realize most people are going to push it a little farther to save a few dollars, however, a dirty evaporator coil can impact your electric bill to the extent that you end up paying more on your electric bill than you would have for the servicing …

 

Call Today! We’re here to help!
Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
239-267-2117

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Air Conditioners Often Only Need A Simple Fix

By on 11/12/2014 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

Community Cooling and Heating

(239)267-2117

Air Conditioning Service Ft Myers

When your air conditioner stops working you imagine the worst (expensive repairs), but, often it is a simple matter!

We recently got a call from a long time customer we have been servicing for years. He was rather concerned because his air conditioner was apparently needing some attention, and he was pretty sure it wasn’t going to be cheap. The air conditioner would cool for a brief period, and then shut off. While it was running, in a rather short period of time, a very considerable amount of water would be discharged from the air handler. He took all this to be a bad sign.

When we arrived at his home the first thing I checked was to see how old his air conditioner was, as I recalled we had installed it too recently for it’s age to be a major part of the problem. We had installed the unit in 2008, which was a good sign, in all likelihood the a/c was not going to need replacing.

An air conditioner is an amalgamation of different parts, components, and elements … when one piece goes awry it often affects the entire system as a whole!

 

It turned out, the problem was a relatively minor one … the drain pipe that removes the moisture from the air conditioner to the outside of the home had become clogged with slime and sludge (the end result of decomposing vegetative growth within the air conditioners individual components), when the drain became full it raised a float valve inside the drain safety switch, which automatically shuts down the air conditioner electronically to prevent a minor flood or water damage.

 

Sludge blocked this drain line up and caused the safety switch to shut the air conditioner down repeatedly. The home owner thought they were in for a costly repair, but, once the drain was clear, the a/c continued working like a champ!

Community Cooling prides itself in putting the clients needs first, we strive to get your a/c working …

without breaking your budget!

 

We opened the drain line, flushed it out with a hose, and put the line back together … simple.  The air conditioners problem was solved, without intensive labor or expensive parts. The home owner was very relieved, and we were happy to be in a position to provide some good news.
Air Conditioning Service And Repair In Ft Myers Florida

COMMUNITY COOLING AND HEATING INC.

239-267-2117

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

 

 

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