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Maintenance Critical For Top AC Performance

By kurthartmann on 06/30/2019 in Air Conditioning Information

Top AC performance is generally measured in three ways … by the level of comfort your air conditioner provides, the cost of running the air conditioner long enough to achieve that level of comfort, and ultimately the overall wear and tear on the air conditioning equipment itself.

… lack of maintenance often leads to equipment failure that requires replacement!

Community Cooling new flagship service truck

“Top AC Performance Cannot Be Sustained Without Proper Maintainance”

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 blades
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

This is a total system check that includes your entire air conditioning system. Don’t be fooled by companies that claim they are doing a 32 or 54 point check. This is disingenuous from the very start, and something of a negative indicator as to their overall honesty and trust-worthiness. At Community Cooling we check everything, we explain everything, answer all your questions, and help you make informed decisions! We NEVER try to upsell the job for our own benefit (as many of our competitiors do).

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 For Air Conditioner Service, Repair, Maintenance, and Installation

239-267-2117

Honest, Reliable, AC Service

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.

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

Air Conditioner Maintenance Prevents Problems

By kurthartmann on 09/09/2015 in Air Conditioning Information

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

Air conditioner maintenance is the best way to keep small problems small!

leaves and other detritus had gotten into this package machine and were already doing damage to the coils. We caught it in time, but, we will need to be sure to check the equipment regularly to ensure optimum utility.

Leaves restricting air flow in an air conditioner

Air conditioner maintenance is the best, and perhaps the only way to void major, unforeseen problems, with the single most expensive piece of equipment in your home. Heat, humidity, salt air, moisture, insects, and tropical weather all contribute to an environment that makes a regular inspection, as well as proper maintenance, an absolute necessity if one hopes to keep his air conditioning equipment running as efficiently, and for as long as possible.

Dirty fan blades cut down on the air conditoners engineered efficiency, resulting in higher cost to operate.

Dirty blades on a fan motor can make a significant difference in how effectively your air conditioner cools.

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 drain pipe was blocked by this gunk. Sooner or later this was definitely going to cause a problem

Gunk that was blocking drain pipe

“… air conditioner maintenance, at regular intervals … is the best way to get maximum life from your a/c equipment!

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 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

A/C Efficiency Begins With Proper Installation

By kurthartmann on 09/02/2015 in Air Conditioner Installation

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

Efficient air conditioner operation begins with proper installation!

There is always much talk about this brand of air conditioner or that is best, or better, or worse. In our experience it seems that more often than not, the multitude of air conditioner manufacturers are all about on par with each other with regard to durability and longevity. While maintenance also plays a huge role, 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.

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

At Community Cooling we service and repair all types and brands of air conditioners. Many air conditioning companies are closely tied to an air conditioner manufacturer, and have signed a contract that requires them to recommend that specific brand to all their customers. Community Cooling and Heating has no such commitment , which means we can offer you the best value for your dollar … at this particular time, and for your specific needs.

Our installation technicians are all experienced and field tested. Their training goes beyond simply knowing how to do the work in an expert fashion. They are also trained to understand the science behind the equipment, and use that knowlege both to help diagnose problems quickly, and to explain the precise nature of the problem to our clients. Additionally, we fully train our staff to respect our clients and their homes.

Community Cooling and Heating Inc.

“Community Cooling prides itself on putting the customers needs first!

When your air conditioner needs repairs we send you a qualified repair tech …

NOT a salesman!”

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

Honesty means putting the customers needs, and budget, first!

Whether experiencing a problem,

or just have a question or two,

CALL ANYTIME …

239-267-2117

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

239-267-2117

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”

What The News Press Had To Say About Us

TELL MEL ____________________________________________________- tellmel@newspress.com _____________________________________________________- Second opinion needed for AC fix _____________________________________________________ I don't usually do two air conditioning columns in a week, but Monday's column touched a nerve. So I thought I'd pass along some of the stories I've heard from AC company owners who have called. The first story comes courtesy of Kurt Hartmann of Community Cooling in Fort Myers. Hartmann gives free second opinions on other companies repair or replacement estimates. Recently, a woman who lives in a North Fort Myers mobile home park called him after another AC company had come to look at her unit. Several weeks earlier the woman had installed a thermostat and the AC worked fine. But when the weather turned cold, and she tried to get it to heat, the unit wouldn't work. She called a company, which will remain nameless. The technician removed the cover on the thermostat, examined it, and then went to look at the unit. His diagnosis: She needed a new relay and transformer. Total $2,300. Fortunately, the homeowner decided to brave the cold for a day and get a second opinion. Her unit was only six years old and she couldn't believe it needed such an expensive repair. When Hartmann's guy arrived, he too popped the cover off the thermostat. There he saw a switch with two positions for the heat - gas and electric. This thermostat had the switch in the position for gas, but she, like most people in Southwest Florida has an electric unit. When the thermostat was switched to the electric mode, the heater "worked like a champ" Hartmann said.