Last week, we spoke about the importance of having your heating, air conditioning, and ventilation
(HVAC) system checked twice a year for safety and comfort. Today, Castellano AC Services would like to present you with some tips on what you can do to keep your HVAC system humming in between regular maintenance visits.
Tip 1: When you cut grass near the outdoor condensing unit, make sure grass cuttings are blown away from the outdoor coil.
Tip 2: Cut, pull, or trim shrubs, bushes, plants, and weeds around the condenser to allow a free air flow.
Tip 3: Keep the area around the condensing unit cleared of leaves, dirt, grass cuttings, and other debris that can cause clogs and restrict the flow of air.
Tip 4: Be sure not to build fences, walls, or other obstructions too close to the unit or cover
it with a roof or overhang.
One Last Idea from your Tampa HVAC Experts
In addition to following these four tips, the easiest way to stay cool in summer...and warm in winter...
is to have a Planned Maintenance Extended Care Plan with Castellano AC Services.
Castellano AC Services is a heating, ventilation, air conditioning
Tampa Bay contracting business. Our HVAC service area covers the Tampa
Bay area of more than 25 cities. With more than 40 years experience,
our technicians are all highly trained, qualified and licensed to
diagnose and repair all types and brands of HVAC systems. Learn more at
www.aircastellano.com.
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Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Clean Air Conditioning Coils Keep You Cool All Year Round
Clean Your Coils! Save money and keep comfortable year-round!
Now is the time to think about getting your air conditioning system in shape so you can keep your comfort...and keep your utility bills comfortable, too. It’s a breeze to do when you call on one of the Tampa Air Conditioning professionals at Castellano AC Services for help.
Keeping Cool
You should have your heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) system checked twice a year for safety and comfort. For summer’s heat and winter’s chill, one thing is a must: a clean outdoor coil. To provide cooling in the summer, air conditioners work by moving the hot air in your home to the outside. A refrigerant in the system picks up the heat at the evaporator coil inside the house and takes it to the compressor and condenser outside. There, the hot air is released and the refrigerant turns back into a liquid and returns through the coil for another batch of heat. Fins in the condenser can become clogged with dust and dirt, which act as insulation and slow the process. The condenser has to work harder, so it uses more electricity. Eventually, the strain becomes too much and the system fails. To provide heating in the winter, air conditioning heat pumps work in reverse operation. However, whether for cooling or heating, improper maintenance of the outdoor coil can lead to problems.
A Better Idea from your Tampa HVAC Experts
To maintain year-round comfort, have Castellano AC Services service your system regularly. It’s your best bet for energy efficiency, safety, and comfort. One of our trained technicians will perform a number of inspections, checks, and tests of the indoor and outdoor components of your HVAC system and clean the condenser with a brush, vacuum, pressure washer, soap, water, steam, or non-acidic cleaner as recommended by the manufacturer. The HVAC technician will also inspect the outdoor coil fins (straightening them as needed) and he or she will clean and lubricate the condenser fan and motor if necessary. Additionally, the technician will advise of restricted outdoor air flow due to vegetation or other obstructions.
Check back next week for HVAC Maintenance Tips that you can do yourself between services.
Castellano AC Services is a heating, ventilation, air conditioning Tampa Bay contracting business. Our HVAC service area covers the Tampa Bay area of more than 25 cities. With more than 40 years experience, our technicians are all highly trained, qualified and licensed to diagnose and repair all types and brands of HVAC systems. Learn more at www.aircastellano.com.
Now is the time to think about getting your air conditioning system in shape so you can keep your comfort...and keep your utility bills comfortable, too. It’s a breeze to do when you call on one of the Tampa Air Conditioning professionals at Castellano AC Services for help.
Keeping Cool
You should have your heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) system checked twice a year for safety and comfort. For summer’s heat and winter’s chill, one thing is a must: a clean outdoor coil. To provide cooling in the summer, air conditioners work by moving the hot air in your home to the outside. A refrigerant in the system picks up the heat at the evaporator coil inside the house and takes it to the compressor and condenser outside. There, the hot air is released and the refrigerant turns back into a liquid and returns through the coil for another batch of heat. Fins in the condenser can become clogged with dust and dirt, which act as insulation and slow the process. The condenser has to work harder, so it uses more electricity. Eventually, the strain becomes too much and the system fails. To provide heating in the winter, air conditioning heat pumps work in reverse operation. However, whether for cooling or heating, improper maintenance of the outdoor coil can lead to problems.
A Better Idea from your Tampa HVAC Experts
To maintain year-round comfort, have Castellano AC Services service your system regularly. It’s your best bet for energy efficiency, safety, and comfort. One of our trained technicians will perform a number of inspections, checks, and tests of the indoor and outdoor components of your HVAC system and clean the condenser with a brush, vacuum, pressure washer, soap, water, steam, or non-acidic cleaner as recommended by the manufacturer. The HVAC technician will also inspect the outdoor coil fins (straightening them as needed) and he or she will clean and lubricate the condenser fan and motor if necessary. Additionally, the technician will advise of restricted outdoor air flow due to vegetation or other obstructions.
Check back next week for HVAC Maintenance Tips that you can do yourself between services.
Castellano AC Services is a heating, ventilation, air conditioning Tampa Bay contracting business. Our HVAC service area covers the Tampa Bay area of more than 25 cities. With more than 40 years experience, our technicians are all highly trained, qualified and licensed to diagnose and repair all types and brands of HVAC systems. Learn more at www.aircastellano.com.
Monday, 6 May 2013
Preventing Mold in the House or at Work
As indoor air quality specialists, we know that preventing mold from making your indoor environment is key to good health. Here are some tips:
Preventing Mold
■ Consider air conditioning possibly augmented with a dehumidification system. These systems pull the moisture from the building thus minimizing growth by depriving mold of one of its nutrients.
■ Use caution when you turning your air conditioning off. In humid climates, extended periods of non-operation of HVAC equipment may allow humidity levels to become quite high in buildings.
These periods can permit mold to gain a foothold in the building and thrive.
■ Install insulation and vapor barriers to prevent condensation on cold objects such as water pipes, beams, and plumbing fixtures.
■ Keep sinks, showers, tubs and other “wet” areas free of standing water.
■ Demand architectural, design, and construction applications that prevent water from entering the interior. Areas of concern include improperly pitched roofs, poorly designed balconies, windows,
doors, improperly installed flashing, vapor barriers, and thin stucco.
■ Maintain the integrity of building envelope through regular inspections, caulking, roof flashing, and sealing of the buildings exterior.
■ Perform semi-annual maintenance of HVAC mechanical systems using Preventative Maintenance Agreements with your ACCA Contractor. If water pooling or dust and dirt are allowed to accumulate in a system, the HVAC system could support mold growth.
■ Inform your HVAC contractor of your mold concerns and point out locations of suspicion or evidence of mold.
■ Educate you family or building occupants about mold, the dangers, and prevention.
Have questions? Contact the indoor air quality and air conditioning experts at Castellano A/C Services in Tampa. 24/7 emergency services available. www.aircastellano.com
Preventing Mold
■ Consider air conditioning possibly augmented with a dehumidification system. These systems pull the moisture from the building thus minimizing growth by depriving mold of one of its nutrients.
■ Use caution when you turning your air conditioning off. In humid climates, extended periods of non-operation of HVAC equipment may allow humidity levels to become quite high in buildings.
These periods can permit mold to gain a foothold in the building and thrive.
■ Install insulation and vapor barriers to prevent condensation on cold objects such as water pipes, beams, and plumbing fixtures.
■ Keep sinks, showers, tubs and other “wet” areas free of standing water.
■ Demand architectural, design, and construction applications that prevent water from entering the interior. Areas of concern include improperly pitched roofs, poorly designed balconies, windows,
doors, improperly installed flashing, vapor barriers, and thin stucco.
■ Maintain the integrity of building envelope through regular inspections, caulking, roof flashing, and sealing of the buildings exterior.
■ Perform semi-annual maintenance of HVAC mechanical systems using Preventative Maintenance Agreements with your ACCA Contractor. If water pooling or dust and dirt are allowed to accumulate in a system, the HVAC system could support mold growth.
■ Inform your HVAC contractor of your mold concerns and point out locations of suspicion or evidence of mold.
■ Educate you family or building occupants about mold, the dangers, and prevention.
Have questions? Contact the indoor air quality and air conditioning experts at Castellano A/C Services in Tampa. 24/7 emergency services available. www.aircastellano.com
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