Living in Orlando means that you depend on your air conditioner all year long. We depend on our air conditioner to get us through these unbelievably sweltering days and muggy nights. I often think about the days before air conditioning and how people managed to get a good night sleep. My perfect sleeping temperature is 76 and many prefer it much cooler.

As Floridians, we depend on our air conditioners as much as we do our cars. It is a daily necessity. As with all necessities, it is important to keep it in tip top shape so we do not have to spend a sweat soaked night tossing and turning in misery. Here are some tips to keeping your air conditioning unit functioning at it’s best.
When you are not running your air conditioner effectively, you could pay for it with higher electric bills and maintenance calls.
One big power gobbler is setting your thermostat to 68 degrees once summer hits or 80 in the winter. Your air conditioner will continually run trying to reach these levels. If you want to be more efficient set your thermostat between 76-78 degrees during the summer and 68-70 during the winter.
Speaking of thermostats, is yours working properly? Many times the thermostat will read a higher temperature when your home is actually much cooler. This will make your air conditioner work over time and put unneeded wear and tear on your unit and increase your power bill. If you suspect a problem with your thermostat, we recommend having a professional calibrate it for you.
Another drain on your air conditioner is the filter. We can’t say it enough, you have to change your filter or clean it (depending on what kind you have) often. At least check it once a month and if it’s dirty replace it. Some homes can go 3 months without cleaning and some will require a once per month cleaning. Your AC needs to be able to circulate the air through your home easily. If the filter is clogged it pulls the efficiency of your air conditioner down.
Lastly, put your air conditioner on a regular maintenance schedule. Your car needs a maintenance schedule to make sure that the fluid levels are right and that all the parts are functioning the way that they should. The same goes for your air conditioner, refrigerant levels need to be checked, the coils need cleaning, and an overall check should be done once per year for your air conditioning unit to function as efficiently as possible.
If you live in the Orlando or Central Florida area, call the Orlando Air Conditioning Experts to schedule your 24 Point Inspection today:
Fort Pierce, Vero Beach……. 772-370-2464
Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach…… 772-467-3227
Cocoa Beach, Titusville………. 321-735-0649
Melbourne, Sebastian ……….. 561-337-4108
Orlando, Kissimmee …………… 407-380-5560
Kissimmee, St. Cloud…………. 407-957-6300
