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With the Florida heat in full swing, your HVAC system becomes a crucial element in maintaining comfort and livability indoors. To ensure your system operates at its best during the hottest months, regular maintenance is essential. Gulf Coast Air Systems presents a comprehensive HVAC maintenance checklist to help you breeze through the Florida heat with…
Maintaining optimal humidity levels in your home is essential for both comfort and health. Excess moisture in the air can lead to discomfort, mold growth, and poor indoor air quality. Luckily, your air conditioning (AC) system can do more than just cool the air—it can also help manage humidity levels. In this blog post, we…
Ever notice that big box that’s right outside of your home? As it turns out, it houses your air conditioning condenser, a part that plays an important role in your cooling comfort. We’ll go over the basics of the air conditioning process, how the condenser figures into it and what to look for when it…
You know that your air conditioner keeps your home cool and comfortable year-round. However, that refreshingly cool air must get to your room somehow. That’s where the air conditioning air handler comes into play. Fresh Cool Air, Delivered to You True to its name, the air handler basically “handles” the movement of air throughout the…
Your air conditioner works day and night to keep your home cool year-round. And no other component works harder than the air conditioning compressor. However, you might be wondering just how it works to bring cooling comfort to your home. A Quick Primer on the Air Conditioning Process To get a good idea of what…
On January 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rolled out a major change in minimum energy efficiency standards for heating and cooling equipment. These new standards, known as Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2 or “SEER2” for short, will mean big savings in the coming years and increased home comfort. Dive in and see…
Learning more about your air conditioning system makes it easier to keep it in great shape. Take your air conditioning blower motor, for instance. Knowing how it operates and what it does for your home gives you a leg up in terms of maintenance and upkeep. What the Blower Motor Does In a nutshell, the…
With so many components jam-packed inside of your air conditioning system, it’s easy to overlook a small, yet important part – your air conditioning capacitor. If you don’t know what this is or how it works, then don’t worry. Let’s dive into why this part is such a big deal for your AC unit. A…
Keeping your Tampa Bay area home cool and comfortable is no easy feat, especially during the summer months. Getting to know every aspect of your air conditioning system gives you an advantage when it comes to care and upkeep. Take your AC system’s evaporator, for instance. It’s a small part of your AC system, but…
In a warm and humid climate like ours, air conditioning is an absolute necessity. That’s what makes AC repair such an important task. No matter how reliable your AC system is, you’re likely to run into one of these 10 common AC repairs. Read on and learn about each one, along with why such repairs…
Rising indoor temperatures, high humidity, skyrocketing electric bills… these are just a few indications that you may need AC repair. But what causes these problems in the first place? Understanding the most common reasons for AC breakdowns can help you troubleshoot the problem when things go wrong. Here’s a look at five of top reasons…
In the Tampa area, it’s important to keep your home cool and comfortable all year long. Unfortunately, no matter how well you take care of your AC unit, there may come a time when you’re your home starts to feel warmer or more humid than it should. If you’ve found yourself asking “Why is my…
