Central Florida Homeowners: Some Fall HVAC Advice
The calendar may be in the fall but your air conditioner is still working overtime. You have put in no extra effort yet your energy bills are on the rise? One might ask if it is time to tend to the HVAC system before the holidays get under way.
Frank Gay Services has been making sure homes in Orlando, Tampa and throughout Central Florida are comfortable for as long as we can remember, 1976 to be exact. Should you have any concerns about your heating or cooling this fall, a call to (407) 204-0430 will put you in touch with one of our licensed and insured technicians who can set things straight.
Then again, autumn here is not what it is in most of the country. In other states they put their air conditioners away for the season; in ours they have to contend with cool mornings and warm afternoons. The strain that puts on your system is of a different order. With some basic habits though, you can see your unit perform better and have a longer life.
What makes maintenance important in these parts
An air conditioner in Central Florida does not so much as pause in the autumn. And the odd cold front will have the heating side running for the first time in months. Such an abrupt change is enough to bring to light a problem that was there all summer. Too many homeowners let the matter of their HVAC go by until something gives out. Put in a bit of care in the fall and you will be spared an unpleasant surprise when the year’s first chill sets in.
A few things you can do at home
To ensure smooth operation from your system this fall there are some easy measures:
- Put in a new air filter and make it a point to check it monthly
- See that the outdoor unit is free of debris, grass clippings and leaves
- Give the indoor vents and registers a good wipe down
- On a mild day put your heating system through its paces
- Make sure furniture is not in the way of an open vent
- Adjust the thermostat for the cooler part of the evening
- Pay attention to any odd noises on start up
They are quick tasks that ease the load on your system. Yet there are times you want a professional to look at it.
When to make a call
You will not see every issue for yourself. If you are seeing any of the following it is best to have a technician come by:
- Vents putting out warm air with the cooling on
- A room or two with little airflow
- An unfamiliar smell with the heat
- Rattling or grinding of some sort
- Energy costs running higher than they should
- A thermostat at odds with the feel of the house
Do not put it off if any of that rings a bell. We can be reached at (407) 204-0430 to find out what is happening.
The Frank Gay way of doing business
We are not in the business of just making a repair. Our pricing is straightforward and you will not be charged over and above our quote. Expect no dispatch or service call fees.
We keep our trucks well stocked with parts and 93% of the time a repair is done then and there, no need for us to come back. Since the weather in Central Florida has no set schedule, we do not either. Our people are on hand 24/7 if your system decides to stop on a warm afternoon or otherwise. All of our work is covered by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We have been around since 1976 and take pride in getting it done right.
Preparing for the season ahead
Before winter and the next bout of warmth make their demands, now is as good a time as any to have your system looked at. It is a small thing to do now to forestall trouble later. Our team is on call for whatever you may need, be it a question or an inspection of the whole system.
Call Frank Gay Services at (407) 204-0430 today and we will see to it that your home in Central Florida remains comfortable for the rest of the season.
