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Need Assistance with Your AC? FAST of Florida Can Help.

Picking the right air conditioner or heat pump can seem like a daunting task, but FAST of Florida can put your mind at ease. We give you free estimates on a wide variety of air conditioners and heat pumps to fit any application. So, if you need some help in making sure you get the best air conditioner or heat pump for your home, give us a call at 727-545-8731. Our air conditioners come in a variety of volumes and prices, so that we can help you find the best unit for your house!

About Air Conditioners & Heat Pumps

There are typically three types of Air Conditioners.

  1. “Straight-cool” air conditioners move heat from inside the home and transfer it to the outside, which lowers the temperature of the air indoors.
  2. Heat Pumps provide the same cooling process but can also reverse the process in order to pull heat from the outside air and transfer it indoors, so heat pumps also heat the inside air.
  3. Minisplit Heat Pumps provide room-by-room temperature control, rather than conditioning the whole-home, for buildings that need more concise temperature control for each room.

Air Conditioner Efficiency

The efficiency of Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps are rated by SEER. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It represents the ratio of cooling produced divided by the electricity used (in watts). The greater the number the better the energy efficiency of the equipment.

Air Conditioner Sizes

Sizes of Air Conditioners, meaning their capacity to condition in a particular size space, are rated by Tonnage. Tonnage is used to explain the cooling capacity of an air conditioner. You can find your unit’s tonnage by looking at the 2-digit number near the model number. This number can range from 18-60. When this number is discovered, you will then divide that number by 12. Whatever answer you get, that is your AC’s tonnage.

Varied sizes of air conditioners

Signs You May Need an Air Conditioner or Heat Pump Replacement

Are you wondering how you can find out when it’s time to upgrade the air conditioner? Here are some warning signs you should watch for:

  • Warm Air Coming Out– This warning sign is kind of obvious. If your air conditioner blows out warm air when it’s set to blow cold air, there’s a problem somewhere.
  • Increased Energy Bills – The more your air conditioning unit has to work to put out cold air, the greater your energy bills are likely to be. Any time you notice a significant increase in your electric bill, it’s time to call in our experts to see what we can help with.
  • Strange Noises or Smells – It’s never good to hear grinding noises coming from your air conditioning unit. You could have a belt that’s slipped out of position or another loose component causing the sounds. Likewise, your air conditioner should never have a bad smell to it. If it smells like something’s burning when it’s running, you could have an electrical wiring problem that could be a fire hazard. If it smells musty, you could have dirty or moldy ductwork that could make you and your family sick over time unless you get it cleaned properly.
  • Weak Airflow – Is your air conditioner blowing out cold air but really weakly that you can barely feel it? Your air conditioning compressor is likely failing and needs to be replaced, but we can not know for sure until you give us a call and we come out and inspect it.
  • Failing Thermostat – A central air conditioning system is controlled by a thermostat. When something goes wrong with your thermostat, it can create a ton of issues, including an air conditioner that won’t turn on or one that keeps powering on and off too soon.
  • Freon or Water Leaks – Have you noticed pooling moisture around your air conditioning unit? If you have a Freon leak, this can be poisonous. Even if it’s just a water leak due to a faulty condensation tube, you shouldn’t ignore it. Better let us take a look at it for you.

If you need advice after reviewing this list, give us a call at 727-545-8731 so we can provide a FREE new AC estimate quickly!

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