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How Can I Properly Maintain My AC Evaporator Coil?

Keeping your air conditioning unit in top shape is crucial, especially during the warmer months. One of the most important components to maintain is the AC evaporator coil, often referred to simply as the evaporator coil or evap coil. Regular cleaning and maintenance of this essential part can prevent efficiency losses, reduce the likelihood of costly repairs, and extend the …

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How Much Does a New Air Conditioner Cost?

As temperatures rise, so does the importance of a reliable air conditioning system in your home. If you’re considering an air conditioning replacement or simply curious about the cost of a new AC unit, you’re in the right place. Understanding the factors that influence the new air conditioner cost can help you make an informed decision that balances comfort and …

Per Florida Public Service Commission: 8 of the top 10 deal directly with climate control

Tallahassee’s energy auditors have visited more than 40,000 homes to help City electric and gas customers save energy and money. Interesting – 8 of the Top 10 energy costing elements deal directly with heating & cooling systems, but more importantly – the list is dominated by preventable items.  SOURCE –http://www.floridapsc.com/publications/electricgas/101summer.aspx Items in blue are controllable elements the Comfort Authority can …

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We are open for business.

The Comfort Authority is open for business in Tampa Bay! We are excited to announce The Comfort Authority is now open for business and is provide Tampa Bay residents with the comfort, health and peace of mind you deserve – from Wesley Chapel to St. Pete, Tarpon Springs to Ybor City, Brandon to Clearwater and everywhere in between! There are still some technical bugs …

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A new approach

The Comfort Authority was recently founded by experienced technicians who, after years in the industry, realized the right solutions are not being offered to customers’ concerns.  Any air conditioning technician with some training can get a failed unit going again, but is this really in the best interest of the customer?  Is the unit properly sized and configured? Is the conditioned air  as …

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How often does my AC unit need a tune up?

In most parts of the U.S. homes are cooled with air conditioners.  How they are heated changes by region.  The majority of the country uses combustion of some sort (gas, oil, kerosene, wood, pellets, etc) for heat.  In central Florida and south most homes are heated with heat pump systems or simple electric heat.  In the larger part of the …

How can I make sure I’m hiring the right AC contractor?

Steps To Picking The Right AC Contractor Taking care of a home is one of the hardest things we do in our day to day lives. From the support beams in the roof to the plumbing in the basement, we need to be able to always look for ways to repair our home. So, when it comes to the air …

What does a programmable thermostat do?

Advantages To Having a Digital Setback Thermostat As the seasons go so do our utility bills. When the summer gets here most people are paying out of their savings account just to keep their houses cool. The fact of the matter is that most homes are not attuned to stay cool when it’s hot out or stay hot when it’s …

How can I find the right AC contractor for me?

Steps to Picking the Right AC Contractor Before you hire someone to install, maintain or repair your home’s AC unit, it is important to know that you have picked the right AC contractor for the job. The right contractor will be dependable, affordable and of course, knowledgeable but there are other factors that you should keep in mind as well. …

What are the benefits of getting my air ducts cleaned?

Benefits Of An Air Duct Cleaning If you have forced-air heating or central air conditioning in your home and can’t remember the last time your air ducts were professionally cleaned, you may be due for a service call. By all means, if you notice particles of dust coming through your air vents or the air from the vents has a …