Is it too hot in your house? Did your HVAC system quit? Nobody wants to be in that situation in Florida’s subtropical paradise where cold air is essential. When you’re looking to get your HVAC system serviced, you deserve to work with the best.

Naturally, you have tons of questions on how an HVAC system works and what preventive ac maintenance services can help you avoid problems. We care about your educational needs and will never pressure you to repair or replace your current system. We want to share this short overview of what your home’s HVAC system includes and what it might need when it stops working.

Many Florida homes have a system of air ducts, which we call a split system. If you have a ductless HVAC system, it works differently.

The Main Components

If you have a standard centralized HVAC system and need air conditioning repairs in Port St. Lucie and Martin County, you probably have part of your unit inside the home and another part outside the home, sitting on a concrete pad. These are the main parts in a split system:

  • The evaporator – This part receives the liquid refrigerant.
  • The condenser – This part condenses the refrigerant and moves it throughout the system. The condenser also facilitates heat transfer.
  • The expansion valve – This part regulates the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator.
  • The compressor – This part works as a pump to pressurize the refrigerant.
  • The filter – This part is located inside the house between the air handler and the vent. It does an important job of removing particles and hair in the air, which keeps the system working well.

Get Your HVAC System Serviced

Has your HVAC system stopped working? When you need air conditioning services or A/C repairs, you don’t want to avoid the problem. Florida is warm or hot most of the year, and many areas have high humidity. With the heat index in the sweltering summer, temperatures climb over 100 degrees. Without controlling the air temperature and humidity in your home or building, you can get mold and other microbes, which can cause allergies and other health concerns.

At American Air Cares, we want to help you schedule your services or repair, so your unit will be back to its normal operating condition ASAP. Without a quality HVAC contractor at your service, you will not feel comfortable indoors or get a good night’s rest. If your system needs a tuneup, you might have one of these typical issues:

  • Leaky unit
  • Clogged ac drain
  • Dirty coils
  • Frozen coils
  • Mismatch between unit size and building’s cooling needs
  • Breaker repair
  • Compressor failure
  • Motor failure
  • Leaky ductwork
  • Low coolant
  • Damaged thermostat

Maintaining Your HVAC System

Your HVAC system is designed to last between 7 and 13 years. Some units are designed to be more energy-efficient than others. Some units don’t have freon or other harmful refrigerants anymore. There are new types of refrigerants that do the same job without hurting the environment. Each HVAC System needs preventive maintenance services and cleaning so it will live up to its lifetime.

If you only occupy your home for part of the year, then your HVAC system should be set at a neutral temperature. The ideal solution is to leave the HVAC running, cool the home to 77-80 degrees, and have someone periodically check on the house. This solution will generate an electric bill during your absence, but it will prevent mold from building up due to the high humidity that we typically have in Florida during the hurricane season (which runs from June to November).

Contact us for more information about your HVAC System and how we can help keep it running smoothly for years to come!