Tips to Help Your AC Run It's Best This Summer - Southwood, FL, Homestead Ridge, FL & Woodville, FL

Summer weather in Northwest Florida is hot and humid, and air conditioner operating costs can skyrocket. That’s why it’s so important to look for ways to maximize the efficiency of your AC without sacrificing comfort.

Some Tips to Improve AC Efficiency

Hot outdoor air always seeks out colder indoor air, so your AC unit is in a constant battle to keep the living environment cool and comfortable. Here are a few tips that can help keep your air conditioning system running at its best this summer.

Change the Filter: Clogged and dirty AC filters create an additional drag on the air that flows through your HVAC system. This negatively impacts the heat exchange process and forces your air conditioner to work longer and harder to meet the thermostat call. Economy filters should be changed monthly while pleated filters should be changed at least once every three months.
Clear the Condensate Lines: Condensate is a natural byproduct of the refrigeration cycle. If a condensate drain line is clogged, water can build up in the drain pan until it overflows into the equipment itself, which can damage delicate electronics. If left unaddressed, biological contaminants can begin to plug the evaporator coil and degrade efficiency.
Seal Envelope Leaks: Penetrations in the exterior of the building provide a direct pathway for hot outdoor air to enter your home. This causes your air conditioner to cycle more frequently, resulting in higher utility and repair costs. Give your AC system a break by sealing penetrations created by electrical boxes, plumbing pipes and recessed lights.
Purchase an AC Maintenance Plan: Preventative maintenance is the best investment you can make to improve your air conditioner’s performance and efficiency. Our service technicians will tune-up your unit every year to maximize comfort and minimize operating costs.

Optimize Your AC System for Better Performance

If you would like to learn more about how to keep your air conditioner running at peak performance, call the AC specialists at High Quality Heating and Air today at (850) 307-5356.

High Quality Heat and Air was highly recommended to us when we knew we needed to replace our air conditioning system. We are very glad we contacted them. Marty met with us and went over our options, gave us good advice, an honest proposal and ordered our equipment without delay. His professional crew installed the unit efficiently without any inconvenience to us. This is one good company in my opinion.

Carolyn Redner

Great service and good communication! The value this company provides in the HVAC industry in Tallahassee is second to none! Marty and his team were easy to talk to, and took the time to explain all my options to address my air conditioning issues. I will continue to recommend them to family and friends!

Michael Reavis

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David Conley

Marty and his team do a great job replacing our two old AC units. They are very responsive and professional. Marty made some good recommendations that saved us a lot on our energy bill last summer. I highly recommend the company.

Jim Lile

I had an emergency and they squeezed me into the schedule. The technician, Todd, was considerate, knowledgeable, friendly and it was a pleasure to have him here. If you need help with your heating and air you can’t go wrong by calling High Quality.

Barbara Latimer

I would highly recommend High Quality Heating and Air, Inc. They are friendly, responsive, and affordable. They came out to check what was wrong, identified the issue, explained clearly the potential timeframe to get the part and perform the repair, along with the low end and high end costs, and stayed in contact. The issue was repaired timely and with great customer service.

Epic Games

I scheduled a maintenance check up and Randall came out to check my A/C unit. He was so professional and punctual. He explained everything to me as he performed the maintenance. He wore a face covering which made me feel like he had my safety and his own in mind. I will use this company every year. Thanks Randall.

Joan S.

Had an extremely pleasant experience with this company today. They had a very quick response time, and the technician was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Fixed our problem quickly and professionally. Definitely will call them with our next a/c issue.

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