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Happy Thanksgiving 2015

By on 11/25/2015 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

Happy Thanksgiving 2015

Community Cooling, both the business and their employees have much to be thankful for this year. Like most of us we are grateful for our health and homes, our friends and family, for our Country, our freedoms, and the men that fight to preserve it. We are also quite thankful to have had the opportunity to serve Fort Myers Florida, and the surrounding SW Florida communities since 1970. The homes and families that we have served since the very beginning have become something of an extended family to us and we consider it a privilege to be the air conditioning contractor they have called when they need an air conditioner repair. Their faith in us is the best kind of validation that the pride we take in our workmanship and customer service is not misplaced.

 

Community Cooling, Ft Myers, Florida

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

 

We are also equally thankful for the new customers that have come our way, both by referral and our blog/website.  We want every new customer to receive the very best service possible, for a fair price, and to be fully satisfied with the value they receive from Community Cooling.  We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.

We are here to help … even on Thanksgiving!

It is difficult to imagine any worse timing than to have your air conditioner go out with the oven blazing, and a house full of people waiting for turkey dinner! You might tough it out any other day of the year, but when you are entertaining guest your home needs to be comfortable. If you have a problem … give us a call … otherwise … sit back, relax, and enjoy the day!

Happy Thanksgiving 2015

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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Air Conditioner Service Fort Myers

By on 03/01/2015 in Air Conditioning Information

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

Air Conditioner Service In Fort Myers, Florida

Central air conditioning equipment works all year long to keep your home comfortable. When the weather is cold it provides warmth, and when the weather turns hot, it removes heat and moisture from your living and working spaces. 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!

 

air conditioner service is the number one secret to keeping your air conditioner working for as long as possible

Proper air conditioner service kept this a/c running effectively for the span of three decades!!!

 

Community Cooling and  Heating Inc has been servicing SW Florida’s air conditioners for over 40 years and has worked hard to establish a reputation for honesty, integrity, and a thorough knowledge the techniques and technology needed to keep your air conditioning and heating equipment running properly and at minimal costs.  Feel free to call us any time with any questions you may have!

 

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”

Community Cooling is here to help with all your Heating nd cooling needs!

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 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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Home Buyers Air Conditioner Inspection

By on 09/17/2014 in Air Conditioning Information

Community Cooling & Heating Inc.

Ft Myers, Florida

239-267-2117

Buying A Home? You Need A Licensed Air Conditioner Contractor To Inspect The A/C!

Most home buyers today understand the importance of having a home inspection performed before they begin to move forward with the purchase of a new home. In fact most banks and mortgage companies insist on it. What is surprising is that the most expensive piece of mechanical equipment on the property in most cases, the air conditioner, receives only a cursory glance at the outside of the equipment! A home inspector will look at the outside and note any obvious damage or problem, and he will check to see how cold the air is blowing from the vent, but they rarely, if ever, open the machine up to inspect the actual working parts of the equipment. This often leads to a new home owner purchasing, and moving into a new home that is facing the certain prospect of expensive a/c repairs in the near future, and the possibility of spending thousands on a whole system replacement.

Badly welded refrigerant line causes loss of freon, and could lead to major problems for the compressor

The home inspector said that the air-conditioning system is working just fine, but, since they do not open up the air conditioner they do not know what’s going on inside. If you’re buying a house it doesn’t pay to have a home inspector assess your air conditioning equipment. Call a Licensed, certified air conditioning contractor to take a good look inside because a home inspector really doesn’t know what to look for and does not open up the unit.

A Home Inspector never saw this badly burned wire … they don’t open up the component parts of the air conditioner, and likely wouldn’t know what to look for if they did.

Only a licensed, experienced air conditioning contractor can tell you the “real scoop” on the actual condition of your air conditioner!

Burned and discolored wires (which the home inspector never laid eyes on) are a sure sign of air conditioner trouble in the near future!

 

Found this during routine maintenance. Was just a matter of time before it failed. Even though the system was cooling fine. This is why when a customer says it’s cooling great it don’t mean it will last.

 

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!

(239) 267-2117

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Air Conditioning Contractor Ft Myers

By on 09/03/2014 in Air Conditioner Repairs Ft Myers

Community Cooling & Heating Inc.

Ft Myers, Florida

239-267-2117

 

“Community Cooling … a trusted member of the SW Florida community since 1970!”

 

Fort Myers air conditioning contractor Kurt Hartmann of Community Cooling and Heating Inc. has been a lifelong member of the SW Florida community.  Our service technicians are allexperienced and field tested. Their training goes beyond simply knowinghow to do the work in an expert fashion. We fully train our staff to respect our clients as well as their homes.

Kurt Hartmann, owner of Community Cooling,  takes great pride in their long standing reputation for fast, reliable, expert service. That reputation is the result of the business model his father, Paul Hartmann, put in place when he founded the company in 1970.

As a relatively small, family owned business we have a distinct advantage over our competitors …

” … our focus is on providing our clients with an end deliverable that serves their needs as well as their budget …

Put the customers needs first, show them they can rely on you, and do the job right, and give them a level of service that they expect …

People want the job done right, the price to be fair, and the answers

they get to be honest answers!

In today’s world people want to make informed decisions about who they do business with, and feel good about the products and services they receive. Many air conditioning contractors in the SW Florida area have been in business less than 10 years!  Community Cooling has a 44 year reputation of doing it right the first time, and standing behind their work!

 

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

 

Community Cooling & Heating

Fort Myers, Florida

239-267-2117

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How To Save On Air Conditioning Costs

By on 07/23/2014 in Air Conditioning Information

 

Air conditioning costs, in the southern United States, are often the single, most expensive, component of your electric bill !!!

 

 

Regular maintenance and service kept this air conditioner going for 20 years!

An important, added value to regular servicing and maintenance is the opportunity to get a look at normally unseen area’s in your home. One of the most common sources of unnecessary air conditioning costs is pinched, or bent flex duct within the attic or under the floor in your home. Sometimes a simple straightening or re-suspending of the ducts can dramatically increase air flow, improve the efficiency of your system, and lower your air conditioning costs.

 

The best way to ensure optimum performance of your air conditioning equipment is regular inspection and maintenance

 

In the southern United States air conditioning units are typically the greatest consumer of energy and normally account for anywhere from 30% to 50% of residential electric costs.

Cooling a house down at the end of the day will always take less energy than having the A/C run all day.

The act of leaving a door or window open, even to a small degree, will raise your air conditioning cost by up to up to 50%.

The inside of your air conditioner, unfortunately, provides an excellent environment for all types of vegetative growth, potentially a serious health issue.

 

  • 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.
  • Turn off lamps and light fixtures when not in use. Light bulbs generate tremendous amounts of heat.
  • 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!

Make sure your a/c vents are open in all rooms!

Some believe that closing vents can reduce energy consumption, and save on air conditioning costs, by preventing the need to cool or heat a particular room. That’s actually a myth: closing vents will actually raise your energy costs. Closed air conditioner vents, especially if there are more than one, can dramatically increase back pressure within your duct system, making your a/c work harder, continuously, to circulate air throughout your home.  Opening them all up, the air conditioner will struggle far less to keep the living area cool, and won’t have to compensate for “hot spots” within your home.

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

HIGHER THAN NORMAL ELECTRIC BILLS?

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

INSUFFICIENT COOLING IN YOUR HOME?

Not knowing why … IS COSTING YOU MONEY!

WE CAN HELP!

CALL TODAY!

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

239-267-2117

Community Cooling and Heating helps keep your air conditioning costs to a minimum!

Community Cooling and Heating helps you get the most out of your a/c equipment!

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New 2015 HVAC Regulations Make NOW The Time To Act

By on 07/02/2014 in Air Conditioning Information

2015 HVAC regulations are likely to make air conditioner replacement more costly to the consumer!

2015 HVAC regulations changes are going to re-define the contractors and manufacturers do business. Beginning January 1, 2015 air conditioning contractors and manufacturers will face strict penalties if they fail to adhere to new federal guidelines pertaining to energy efficiency standards of the equipment they install. For the first time in history there will be regional minimum-efficiency standards in place. A/C contractors will be required to stay up to date on any and all changes in regulations as are pertinent to their designated geographical region (North, Southeast, or Southwest), as well as how, when, and to what extent those new standards will be implemented.

When replacing old a/c equipment BOTH the indoor and outdoor units must have a combined SEER rating that falls within specified limits.

Fort Myers Air Conditioning service old ac

 Old air conditioner that is no longer cost effective to repair.

As an example … when installing a 14 SEER outdoor air conditioning unit the contractor must double check to ensure that the air handler, blower, and coil combinations on the inside do not diminish the overall efficiency of the system as a whole. All of the component parts in the entire system, inside and out, must have an aggregate SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rating) that is in line with federal standards. What this means to the consumer is …

… beginning January, 2015 HVAC  regulations will require that when one of the two main

air conditioner units (inside or outside) fails, beyond reasonable repair,

the home owner may well have to replace both the inside and the outside units …

… even if one is still functioning well!

The good news is the home owners electric bill should drop significantly … and it will contribute greatly toward making for a “greener” planet.

The bad news is … the cost of replacing your air conditioner is bound to go up!

High efficiency air conditioning equipment typically costs more.  better, more expensive materials and components, constructed under greater scrutiny and conforming to specific tolerances simply cost more! A homeowner with an outdoor unit that is relatively new, and inside unit that is older, or vice versa, might well consider the option of replacing the older piece of equipment before the 2015 HVAC regulations are in place. If the available equipment that is available next year is not compatible with the newer equipment he bought just a few years ago … he may be forced to replace that newer piece even if it still works perfectly!

“Higher efficiency, lower emissions, better technology,and new refrigerants are the future of the air conditioning industry, and that’s a good thing. That said … the time to act is now if you want to keep replacement costs to a minimum!”

Kurt Hartmann,

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

239-267-2117

 

Ft Myers AC service Kurt Hartmann

 Kurt Hartmann, Owner/President Community Cooling and Heating

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2014 Hurricane Season … Are You Prepared?

By on 06/03/2014 in Air Conditioning Information

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

Fort Myers, Fl.

239-267-2117

 

The 2014 Hurricane season is here. How prepared are you?

The 2014 hurricane season has arrived. In the years since SW Florida was last hit by a hurricane the Ft Myers/Lee County population has doubled, which means, potentially half of our population has no real experience in planning and preparing for a major storm. Additionally, most of us that were affected by hurricanes “Charlie” and “Wilma” were minimally impacted, and tend to assume that the Ft Myers area is somehow an “unlikely” region to take a direct hit.

 

Nothing could be farther from the truth!

 

Hurricane on course for impact in Florida.

Hurricane on course for impact in Florida.

 

 

Adequate Preparation For An Approaching Storm Is Essential To You And Your Family’s Comfort, Safety, And Survival!

 

In addition to any and all documents, medical supplies, food and water reserves, and personal hygiene items it is a good idea to put together a “tool and miscellaneous supplies” kit as well including such items as …

 

Battery operated radio and extra batteries

Flashlights

Hand operated can opener

Hand tools including a tree saw

Disposable cups, plates, and cups

Cleaning supplies

Plastic sheeting

Buckets

Matches and lighters

Coolers

Propane or charcoal grill or a camping stove

Needless to say, when making preparations for an approaching storm there is much to be done and many bases to cover. Prescription medicines, water, food, pets, and family members are all at the top of the list as they should be, but, some thought should be given to your family’s air conditioning equipment as well. By recognizing the dangers and following a few simple rules one can greatly reduce the risk of damage to costly equipment and avoid unnecessary repairs.

Air Conditioning Service And Repair In Ft Myers Florida
1. Make certain before the storm hits that your a/c unit is secured to the base it sits on. Your unit should

be strapped or bolted down to prevent it being blown around and damaged.

2. If already secured, make sure the bolts or straps are tight and rust free.

3. Make certain the area around your air conditioner is free of any and all objects that could

become airborne and damage your equipment.

4. Turn you A/C off at the thermostat AND at the breaker box. Should major damage occur to your

unit a live electrical circuit could cause injury or fire!

5. In the event of flooding be certain your air conditioner is COMPLETELY dry before reconnecting

power and starting your equipment! After flooding or even temporary immersion in water it is

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to have your unit thoroughly checked by a

licensed air conditioning contractor to ascertain the equipment is safe to operate!

6. After the storm thoroughly inspect your a/c unit for any signs of damage from flying debris.

7. If your unit has come in contact with salt water it needs to be thoroughly cleaned by an experienced

a/c technician to prevent corrosion from damaging or destroying your equipment.

 

 

After a storm has passed it’s a good idea to have your air conditioning equipment checked for damage, cleaned, and serviced to ensure safe operation!

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
239-267-2117
Air Conditioner Sales, Service, and Repair
in Ft Myers, Florida
Since 1970

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Air Conditioning Contractor Ft Myers

By on 04/22/2014 in Air Conditioning Information
Community Cooling and Heating Inc.
239-267-2117

 

Community Cooling & Heating has been servicing the Ft Myers area, as an air conditioning contractor, for over 40 years (since 1970) and has built a reputation for dependability, knowledge, and excellent customer service.  Their service technicians are all certified, experienced, and field tested. Their training goes beyond simply knowing how to do the work in an expertly fashion. We fully train our staff to respect our clients and their homes. We believe our technicians should be personable, clean, neat and leave behind only a pleasant memory of efficiency and of course a comfortable environment.  They go out of their way to make sure they find a solution that is in their clients best interest … if it is more cost effective to repair an a/c unit than to replace it they are all for it … too many local contractors are focused on replacing your air conditioner because that is what makes the contractor the most money!  Community Cooling considers all factors …

INCLUDING YOUR BUDGET!

When you call for help they send you a service technician and NOT a salesperson!  Their techs will tell you the facts and let you decide which path you want to take.  Their motto is …

“We won’t send you a wolf in sheep’s clothing just an honest professional”

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
For More Information Call
(239) 267-2117
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