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The Importance of Air Conditioning Inspection
July 7, 2011 | 
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Of all your household concerns, a malfunctioning air conditioning system is the last thing you want to worry about. Our Port St Lucie FL air conditioning experts at Miranda Air Conditioning Services know that a properly-working air conditioner is essential to the health and happiness in your home, especially for those muggy summer days with too-high temperatures.
In order to ensure that your air conditioning system keeps you cool all summer long, Miranda Air Conditioning Services offers proper cleaning and inspection. Maintaining your air conditioner properly ensures that you will not run the risk of sudden breakdowns, leaving you stranded in the summer sun. We can check for leaks, drips, and any other potential problems that may occur within your cooling system, addressing the problem immediately after diagnosing it.
Another benefit of an air conditioning inspection is the ability to improve the air quality in your home. Besides looking for potential problems in your system, our team of trained air conditioning technicians can clean your system, assuring that only the highest quality air enters your home, helping rid your house of dust, pollen, and other everyday allergens. A clean air conditioner also makes for lower energy bills, as the air is allowed to circulate more efficiently throughout your home.
Your local Port St Lucie FL air conditioning technicians can provide you with this very useful service. If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to schedule an inspection, please give us a call at 877-677-2327 or contact us online today.
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Palm Beach FL Commercial Ventilation Service
Miranda Air Conditioning, your local Palm Beach FL air conditioning service, knows how important it is to have the proper air conditioning and ventilation systems in your small or large office building. The work environment can be stressful and uncomfortable enough without a proper ventilation system. Distractions of unpleasant odors or a muggy environments is should be the least of your worries at work. Miranda Air Conditioning can help with all your Palm Beach FL commercial heating and air conditioning needs.
Proper ventilation not only ensures the indoor air quality is up to stringent standards, but also removes smells, excess moisture, introduces outside air, removes bacteria, keeps air circulating throughout a building, and prevents stagnation. There are two types of ventilation: mechanical and natural.
Mechanical ventilation uses an air handler. A good example of and air handler would be a fan. Often these are used as vents in bathrooms to remove odors and humidity. Forced ventilation often takes quite a bit of energy especially when used in climates such as locally in Palm Beach FL. These air handlers also tend to cause some noise, so it is often only used in places such as break areas and restrooms.
Natural ventilation uses outside air without using any kind of mechanical device. Sometimes this is done by opening windows to allow air to circulate in and out. There is also something called a trickle vent for smaller offices and spaces. The office may also be set up where warm air can rise and flow out of an upper opening forcing cool air to be drawn into the building. Unfortunately in a places with warmer climates, such ventilation systems are not efficient enough for the summer months. There are also air side economizers which allow for natural ventilation using mechanical fans and the like without using as much energy as mechanical installation.
For all your Palm Beach FL HVAC needs contact your local Palm Beach FL air conditioning service, Miranda Air Conditioning.
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Simple Maintenance Tips Help Cut Energy Bills
With fuel prices soaring and hot summer days looming, many Port St. Lucie homeowners anticipate a family budget crunch in the coming months. The Energy Star program run by the U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency suggests a variety of ways to head off the financial pinch with some simple home improvement ideas.
Diagnose Your Home
The first step toward cutting energy costs this summer is to evaluate where those costs are coming from. A big part of high energy bills can be traced to inefficient components or equipment malfunction. Energy Star recommends pinpointing potential problems by doing an energy assessment yourself or with the help of a trained professional, such as your local air conditioning services contractor.
Key items on any home owner’s energy assessment checklist include:
- Do a home energy audit, starting with a survey of your utility bills from the past 12 months. Note which months bills show unusual spikes in energy use.
- Make a list of any existing problems, such as drafty rooms or malfunctioning appliances.
- Analyze your family’s energy behavior: who is home during the day, the average setting of your thermostat, and how many rooms are in use.
- Hire a contractor with the proper diagnostic equipment to evaluate your home’s energy efficiency and its air conditioning/heating system.
Maintain Your Cooling and Heating System
Making smart decisions about your home’s air conditioning and heating system (HVAC) can have a big impact on your utility bills and your level of comfort. Working with a reputable home services company in the Port St. Lucie FL area can greatly improve your HVAC system. Many of these air conditioning and heating service companies offer ongoing maintenance programs to ensure energy efficiency and extend the life of HVAC equipment and home appliances.
Typical maintenance musts include:
- Changing your air filter regularly each month or every three months at the most. A dirty filter causes your HVAC system to work harder, wasting more energy and causing malfunctions.
- Install a programmable thermostat and keep it set at an optimal temperature for comfort and efficiency.
- Tune up your heating and cooling equipment annually, including tightening electrical connections, lubricating all moving parts, inspecting drains, cleaning evaporator coils, check refrigerant levels, adjust blower components, and more.
- Seal your home’s air ducts to prevent energy loss and improve overall efficiency by as much as 20 percent.
- Install Energy Star qualified HVAC equipment (air conditioners, heat pumps, solar ready products) and choose reliable home service contractors to ensure proper installation. Poor installation can reduce an HVAC system’s efficiency up to 30 percent.
For more details on how to make your home more energy efficient and comfortable, contact your local air conditioning and heating service professional before the Florida summer begins.
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Keeping Air Conditioner Odors Away
The smell of an air conditioner should be something of a trick question. If an air conditioner is run properly, it should be odorless.
Unfortunately, there are times when your air conditioning unit gives off an awful smell, particularly during this time of year when the unit is starting to be used regularly. If your air conditioner is doing this, know that it is common, and know that it may only be a minor issue. Also, know that the problem can be fixed quickly.
Odors in air conditioners, in many cases, are caused by either mold or bacteria – or a combination of both. Cooling units have coils that can attract moisture, which can result in the growth of mold and bacteria. If it isn’t mold or bacteria that’s a problem, it’s the dust that can collect on an air filter.
In keeping the unpleasant smell away from your unit, it is imperative to keep your air ducts clean. Regular maintenance of your air ducts will improve the indoor air quality of your home. It also will keep unwanted allergies and respiratory problems away. Additionally, it is important to replace air filters regularly in order to control dirt and allergen buildup.
Our Port St. Lucie FL HVAC specialists at Miranda Air Conditioning Services are here to assist you with proper indoor air quality control, in addition to keeping that unwanted odor out of your home. Call our Palm Beach FL cooling company a call today, or visit us online for more information.
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Indoor Air Quality for the Spring
Sunday marks the first official day of spring. Sunday also marks the first unofficial day of allergy season for many of the nation’s residents.
It’s no secret that one of the most common causes of allergies and asthmatic symptoms is related to your home or office’s indoor air quality. How clean or dirty the air you breathe can definitely reflect on whether or not you’re sneezing, battling eye irritation or, in worst-case scenarios, trying to overcome respiratory issues.
Dust particles found in your environment can be one of the strongest allergens. Thousands of dust mites, an underrated indoor air pollutant, can thrive in the smallest amounts of dust, and dust mites can contaminate an environment with fecal matter and other disgusting particles. Even the cleanest homes or offices have their share of dust mites.
Our Port St. Lucie FL HVAC experts at Miranda Air Conditioning Services recommend that you take your indoor air quality seriously. Regular air duct cleaning services should be scheduled, and air filters and dehumidifiers should be considered for your property. The last thing you want is to breathe in bacteria, pollen, dead skin cells, pet dander and, of course, dust mites.
Contact our Palm Beach FL air conditioning company for more information on residential and commercial indoor air quality. Call us today, or find us online for details.
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