In the world of HVAC systems and ac repairs, refrigerant leaks can be a persistent headache, causing inefficiencies, increasing energy bills, and leading to potential system failures. Understanding the common culprits behind these leaks and knowing how to prevent them is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and prolonging the lifespan of your HVAC unit. Let’s delve into the root causes of refrigerant leaks and explore proven prevention strategies to keep your system running smoothly. Common Causes of Refrigerant Leaks: Corrosion: Often prompted by the presence of moisture, corrosion is a primary factor behind refrigerant leaks. Over time, exposure to moisture can degrade the metal components of the HVAC system, creating tiny holes where the refrigerant can escape. Vibration Damage: Excessive vibration, whether from improper installation or inherent system issues, can loosen connections within your HVAC unit. This constant movement may result in leaks at joints and fittings, gradually allowing refrigerant to escape. Poor Installation Practices: Incorrect installation, such as overtightening connections or using low-quality materials, can contribute to refrigerant leaks. Mishandling components during installation may lead to damage that eventually causes leaks. Normal Wear and Tear: As HVAC systems age, wear and tear on components become inevitable. Over time, seals weaken, joints may loosen, and coils erode, all potentially resulting in refrigerant leaks. Manufacturing Defects: In rare instances, defects in components like coils or valves, originating from the manufacturing process, can cause refrigerant leaks from the outset. These defects might not be immediately apparent, causing disruptions in the system's refrigerant flow over time. AC Repair - Prevention Strategies for Refrigerant Leaks: Regular Maintenance: Scheduling routine maintenance with a professional HVAC technician is essential for detecting and addressing potential leaks before they escalate. Regular inspections can spot early signs of corrosion or wear, preventing leaks before they occur. Proper Installation: Ensuring that your HVAC system is installed by qualified technicians using high-quality materials is vital for leak prevention. Proper installation reduces the risk of future leaks due to damage and errors. Monitor Pressure Levels: Keeping an eye on refrigerant pressure levels can help detect leaks early. Sudden drops in pressure may indicate a leak, prompting immediate action to prevent further damage. Protect Against Vibration: To mitigate vibration-related leaks, secure your HVAC unit properly and consider using vibration-absorbing pads or mounts to minimize movement and stress on connections. Seal and Insulate Components: Sealing joints and insulating refrigerant lines can prevent leaks due to corrosion or wear. Protecting vulnerable areas from moisture and external elements will extend the life of your HVAC system. By understanding the common causes of refrigerant leaks in HVAC systems and implementing preventive measures, you can ensure your system operates efficiently and effectively for years to come. Remember, proactive maintenance and attention to detail are key to avoiding the hassle and expense of dealing with refrigerant leaks. Stay informed, stay proactive, and keep your HVAC system leak-free for continuous comfort and performance! If you're in South Florida and need expert guidance or maintenance services, contact AirCool Florida today. Our certified technicians offer top-notch service to keep your system running smoothly. Visit www.aircoolfl.com or call us at 305-254-8330 to schedule your appointment now! Stay informed, stay proactive, and keep your HVAC system leak-free for continuous comfort and performance!

Summer is back, and so are many peoples’ allergies. While people often suffer from spring allergies related to pollen, it’s not uncommon for people to suffer from allergies related to dust, dust mites, and animal dander. These allergens aren’t necessarily coming from the spring and summer conditions, rather they can be originating from inside your own house. In 2013, American News Report reported a potential cause of allergies that can be easily addressed. With children being especially susceptible to allergies, we believe the message is worth repeating during this allergy season. At most, it may help prevent some allergies. At least, you’ll breath easier knowing there may be some relatively inexpensive ways of improving the air quality within your house. Originally posted on American News Report, May 21, 2013 Children are most susceptible to allergies, and spring is one of the worst times for plant pollen allergies. Some doctors call Spring and Summer, “peak allergy season.” “Food and skin allergies are on the rise and respiratory allergies are the most common type of allergy affecting children,” according to a report from the CDC published on May 2, 2013. There was a greater number of food and respiratory allergies with increased income, according to co-author LaJeana Howie, from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC. Allergens can be in the carpet and also in the heating and air-conditioning vents in the family home. In some cases the quality of the air outside is not as bad as the air inside the home. Children’s immune systems are still developing and so when a child sneezes or coughs and it’s not a cold or a virus that’s a sign that dust and other allergens may have reached a critical point in your home. It can take adults longer to show the symptoms of dust, dander and pollen allergies. “Allergy Moms” say that taking care of a child with allergies is always a challenge because they never feel sure footed, the sand is always shifting. Even if a child has severe allergies such as a food allergy to peanuts or dairy it’s not unusual for the child to be allergic to many other different things to varying degrees. Even though and allergy mom may have “allergy proofed” their own home there’s always a good chance that air with allergens is going to come into the home and then be spread through the heating and air conditioning ducts. Mark Masters, president of a professional carpet and duct cleaning company, says that the most common items they find in the home duct system are leftovers from the construction process. This can include dust from drywall, sawdust, concrete dust, as well as pollens and air particulates that were deposited during construction. Many of these particulates could be an allergen for a child, adult, or senior. After you’ve taken your children or yourself to your family doctor there are other steps you can take that will mitigate the effects of these allergens. One important action you can take is to have your cooling and heating air ducts cleaned by a professional. Another step you can take is an allergen filter system. Some of the better systems feature multistage allergen filtration. This type of system will remove allergens, particulates and contaminants by using a fan that runs continuously and circulates the air. Combined with an anti-allergen filter that effectively traps dust, allergens and other particulates such as dust mite droppings and dog dander indoor air quality can be improved. If you’re like most people, changing a filter is a hassle that we’d rather avoid. Now there is technology that addresses that, it’s a ductless air conditioning system, which works only in the rooms where you are. This not only creates a healthier environment but a more economical one. Doctors say that some allergy symptoms could be symptoms of something more serious. That includes a sinus infection or an upper respiratory infection. So seeing your family doctor first, and then taking steps to make the air better in your home, is the right order to get things done as we move into the spring and summer allergy season. Doctors and other researchers are doing extensive studies to understand the risks and methods for preventing these allergies according to the CDC report. That's why at AirCool Florida we offer different types of services like: AC repair, AC installation, AC maintenance. Since we know that all of these pollutants can create a bad environment for your place. Call us now at 305-254-8330 to schedule a visit!

Welcome, homeowners and business owners! Are you looking to keep your HVAC system running smoothly year-round? The key to ensuring optimal performance and longevity of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system lies in regular maintenance. Neglecting routine HVAC check-ups can lead to a decline in efficiency, increased energy bills, and potentially costly repairs down the line. However, with our comprehensive HVAC maintenance checklist and expert services, you can maximize both the efficiency and lifespan of your system. Why Is Regular HVAC Maintenance Essential? Proactive maintenance is crucial to prevent unexpected breakdowns, ensure your system operates at peak efficiency, and maintain good indoor air quality. Here are some benefits of regular HVAC maintenance: Enhanced Performance : Regular maintenance keeps your HVAC system running efficiently, ensuring optimal performance when you need it most. Energy Efficiency : A well-maintained system consumes less energy, leading to lower utility bills and reducing your carbon footprint. Extended Lifespan : By addressing minor issues early on, you can prevent major malfunctions and extend the lifespan of your HVAC system. Improved Air Quality : Proper maintenance includes cleaning and replacing filters, resulting in cleaner air circulating throughout your space. HVAC Maintenance Checklist To help you stay on top of your HVAC system's maintenance needs, here is a comprehensive checklist that covers essential tasks: 1. Inspect and Clean Air Filters Regularly check and clean or replace air filters to maintain good indoor air quality and prevent strain on your system. 2. Check Thermostat Settings Ensure your thermostat is calibrated correctly for optimal comfort and energy efficiency. 3. Inspect and Clean Ductwork Dust and debris can accumulate in ducts, affecting airflow and air quality. Regular cleaning is essential. 4. Inspect Electrical Components Check electrical connections, controls, and other components to prevent malfunctions and ensure safety. 5. Lubricate Moving Parts Proper lubrication reduces friction, which can prolong the life of your HVAC system. 6. Inspect Refrigerant Levels Low refrigerant levels can indicate a leak and compromise the efficiency of your system. 7. Inspect Condensate Drain Clogs in the condensate drain can lead to water damage. Regular inspections are necessary. 8. Check System Controls Test the starting cycle, operation, and shut-off sequence to ensure your HVAC system runs smoothly. 9. Schedule Professional Maintenance Lastly, don't forget to schedule annual HVAC maintenance with our team of experts to address any issues and keep your system in top condition. Schedule Your HVAC Maintenance Appointment Today Now that you're armed with a comprehensive AirCool Florida HVAC maintenance checklist, it's time to take the next step towards ensuring the efficiency and longevity of your system. Our team of skilled technicians is ready to provide you with professional maintenance services tailored to your specific needs. Don't wait until a breakdown occurs – schedule your HVAC maintenance appointment today and enjoy worry-free operation all year round with AirCool Florida! Remember, investing in routine maintenance now can save you from costly repairs and replacements later on. Keep your HVAC system in top shape by prioritizing regular check-ups and maintenance. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience the benefits of a well-maintained HVAC system firsthand! Don't let your comfort be compromised – schedule your HVAC maintenance appointment now! Stay Efficient, Stay Comfortable!

Do you frequently experience recurring asthma attacks? If so, then you need to be familiar with the most common allergic triggers of asthma. Known asthma triggers include pollen, pets, dust-mites, and mould. Now you might be wondering what your air conditioner has to do with these when all it’s supposed to do is emit cool air to keep you comfortable during the warm season. Before we go into that, let’s try to understand what asthma does to your body. People who suffer from asthma have very sensitive airways. When an asthmatic person gets exposed to known triggers, their body undergoes a series of reactions; their airways swell, it tightens and it stimulates the production of excessive mucus. As a result, they will have trouble breathing, manifest wheezing and develop itchy eyes, a runny nose, and nasal congestion. All these can take place once you have an asthma attack. One of the most notorious asthma triggers is mould. Mould in your air conditioner is perhaps the most harmful because not only does it cause allergies and asthma, in some cases, it could even lead to pneumonia and severe infections. Many people fail to realise that the air that circulates in their homes is twice as hazardous as the air outside because it carries with it mould spores. This brings us to another important question, why does mould thrive in air conditioners? The insides of your air conditioners are the perfect breeding ground for mould to thrive because it’s dark and moist. You can prevent this from happening and ultimately avoid having another asthma attack by carefully and conscientiously adhering to a regular air conditioning cleaning schedule. Keep in mind that mould can grow quickly without you noticing it and they can grow in multitudes and wreak havoc if you don’t have it regularly cleaned. As the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure”. Don’t wait until your family becomes sick. Take the initiative and contact your trusted air conditioner cleaning company to prevent the development of mould. Although there are homeowners who prefer to deal with this problem on their own, the Environmental Protection Agency suggests otherwise. They recommend you contact professionals to take care of mould issues in your air conditioners; professionals who are trained to do the job safely.

There are times when I am extremely thankful for air conditioning — usually after I have had a long workout on a hot summer’s day and am still sweating after a cold shower. The cold, dry air is invigorating and refreshing. But usually, after about 30 minutes, I find myself shivering and needing to go back outside. Indeed, I have found that the majority of homes I have visited and more so, public offices and stores, the air conditioning temperature is set so low that I find myself feeling sick so that I have to step outside. I also find that I am more tired and my muscles more sore from shivering all day. So I decided to look into why this is and what we should all know about air conditioning. To begin, I do contest to the positive side of air conditioners, as they are beneficial to those individuals who suffer from asthma and allergies, as pollen and dust are filtered through the system. The air conditioners also dry out the humidity and usually clean out the air, enabling us to breathe cleaner air and not be over-run by heat stroke. The problem is, however, that these systems need to be extremely well-maintained, checked and cleaned, or all these benefits are trumped by breathing problems and infections. More so, keeping the room temperature so cold has other negative consequences. These are the top five negative health consequences that you want to be aware of: 1. Breathing problems. When air conditioners are not cleaned thoroughly and filters changed, a breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria and fungi is created. These systems especially can be home to black mold, as moisture can build up in the coils and ducts from condensation that forms when the cool air passes through. When these microorganisms go air-borne, they can lead to a multitude of breathing problems, including a potentially fatal infectious pneumonia, Legionnaire’s disease, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. Remedy: Make sure your air conditioning systems are cleaned regularly and the filter changed every few months. 2. Fatigue, headaches and generally feeling ill. Many individuals find that after a day of work, they often feel more tired than usual, headachy and a general sense of malaise. They also find that once they leave the building, the symptoms often resolve. Sometimes termed “sick building syndrome,” it may be that air conditioning may be the cause. In a study published in the Aug. 19, 2004 International Journal of Epidemiology, people working in office buildings with central air conditioning had more symptoms of illness than those who did not work in buildings with central air. Remedy: Raise the temperature slightly so that you are not shivering and take regular breaks to step outside for fresh air and for your body temperature to equilibrate. 2. Getting contaminated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning us that we may be more exposed to pollutants inside than outside, especially because central air conditioning does not bring in fresh air but circulates old air. This means that if there is mold, dust, animal dander or other people in the building have viruses or air-borne infections, individuals are more prone to be exposed and get sick. Remedy: Some systems are built to a low in a “leak” from the outside. You can create your own leak by cracking open a window even slightly. 4. Dry skin. The more time you spend in an air-conditioned environment, the dryer your skin may become, as the cold, dry air can cause your skin to lose its moisture. Your hair may suffer such ill effects as well. Remedy: Get a great moisturizer! 5. Visiting the doctor more often. Studies have shown that that individuals who spend more time in air-conditioned environments have an increased use of health care services. An analysis found more visits for complaints related to ears-nose-and throat problems, respiratory and dermatological problems. There were also an increased number of sickness absences. Remedy: Do all of the above and ensure that other aspects of the room or car are thoroughly cleaned, like carpets, curtains and the like.

When you are allergic to airborne allergens and contaminants, anything that affects the air quality can exacerbate your condition. Air conditioning, for example, can significantly increase the amount and severity of allergy symptoms for many reasons. Here is a list of how air conditioning can exacerbate allergy symptoms and how to combat the effects. How Central & Standalone Air Conditioning Affects Allergies With central and standalone air conditioning units, the airflow in a dwelling is restricted. And while this means that new allergens are not being introduced into the air from open windows, this also means that any allergens or impurities in the air are trapped and are continually being recirculated through the building. Therefore, anyone who is allergic to the specific allergens or contaminants that are trapped will be continually affected by them. Additionally, air conditioning can provide an ideal environment for other allergens to grow and thrive. In the case of central air conditioning, cooler air passes through ducts located in the attic and walls. When these blasts of cool air mingle with much warmer air, it produces condensation; which is an ideal environment for mold to grow.Mold is one of the main irritants that plague allergy sufferers. With a standalone or window air conditioning unit, you have to worry about being more susceptible to respiratory illnesses, as well. A window unit works by drawing the heat and humidity from the room to lower the ambient temperature. This dehumidifier effect actually can dry out the mucous membrane of your nose and make it more susceptible to airborne viruses and impurities. In this way, air conditioning cannot just exacerbate allergy symptoms, but asthma attacks, as well. During the fall and winter months, if a window air conditioning unit is not adequately covered it also creates the perfect environment for mold spores to grow in and around the unit, therefore contaminating the air quality inside the home. On both standalone and central air conditioning units, if the filters are not changed regularly, then the contaminants that were filtered out can be reintroduced into the air. Allergy Symptoms Experienced Due to Air Conditioning Itchy, watery, irritated eyes Sore, scratchy throats Sneezing Runny noses Coughing Lightheadedness Wheezing Shortness of breath Respiratory congestion Dizziness Headache Fatigue How to Reduce the Effects of Air Conditioning on Allergies One significant way to reduce the effects of central air conditioning on allergy symptoms is to have your air ducts professionally cleaned on a regular basis. At least once a year, it’s best to have a qualified HVAC specialist inspect your air ducts for leaks and properly clean them to prevent impurities from re-contaminating your air. It’s important for you to clean and change your air filters on a regular basis, as well. For most air condition filters, it’s good enough to simply just rinse them with regular tap water to clean them. However, always double-check the manual that came with the system to ensure you’re cleaning the filters in the correct manner. For allergy sufferers, High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are the most efficient choice for removing contaminants and impurities from the air. They are also disposable so you can simply just remove and replace them instead of cleaning, if you prefer. Even if these measures do not alleviate your allergy symptoms, you can also look at investing in an air purifier. Maintaining Other Appliances Remember that many other appliances can affect the air quality in your home and can require regular maintenance in order to keep allergic reactions at bay. Air purifiers, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers are all examples of appliances that can relieve allergy symptoms if properly used and maintained. However, when these appliances are not properly maintained, they can significantly increase allergy symptoms. Therefore, it is important to appropriately change and clean filters for air purifiers regularly so that they do not redistribute the impurities throughout the rooms the same way that air conditioners do. And just like air conditioners, air purifiers work best when HEPA filters are used. It is also important to regularly clean humidifiers and dehumidifiers as they provide an ideal environment for mold to grow if they are not maintained.

Electromagnetic Germicidal Irradiation. Airborne Pathogen Sanitation. There are 3 types of ultraviolet light, UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C. Many people have heard of UV-A and UV-B because we use sunscreen & sunglasses to protect ourselves from that part of sunlight. UV-C, the third type of UV light, has germicidal properties. Germicidal lamps have been used for years in hospitals, water treatment facilities, food processing plants, and other places where the strictest standards of air quality must be met. Now, you and your family benefit from the same technology in your home AC system. UV-C germicidal lamps damage/breakdown the DNA of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens so that they die when they try to reproduce. They are effective in controlling allergens, viruses, bacteria, yeast, and mold that may be in the home. The germicidal lamps generate a negligible amount of ozone and are not damaging to human beings. When used in combination with a good filter system, they keep the A/C coil and ducts cleaner that a filter alone can do. Many people find them effective in relieving cold & allergy systems as well as household odors. Remember to change your air filters on a regular basis (monthly recommended). Needing to change your air filter more often than once a month may indicate an air quality issue. Make sure your filter fits properly into the holder. A dirty evaporator coil in your air handler can contribute to dirty air ducts. Call us to find out about UV Light Air Purification as additional protection from pollutants. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the use of ultraviolet light with the simultaneous use of HEPA air filters, both of which are offered in Surround Air multi-function air purifiers. The U.S. government now specifies that UV light should be used in air handling units to improve indoor air quality in government buildings, by controlling airborne and surface microbial growth. The Air Institute of Respiratory Education suggests UV lights be used in buildings for indoor air quality purposes, and states that may be the final line of defense against those diseases that have developed resistance to drugs, such as tuberculosis and others. • According to the Aerobiological Engineering Dept. at Penn State University , the ultraviolet component of sunlight is the main reason microbes die in the outdoor air. The die-off rate in the outdoors varies from one pathogen to another, but can be anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes for a 90-99% kill of viruses or contagious bacteria. • The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) recommends UV lights in homeless shelters to prevent the spread of disease, particularly TB (tuberculosis). • A study by Air & Waste Management Association found the combination of a HEPA air filter and germicidal UV lamp reduced bacteria by 80% in a 3072 cubic foot chamber.

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