Common Air Conditioning Questions

Did you know that across America, air conditioners use about 5% of all the electricity produced in this country at an annual cost exceeding $11 billion to homeowners? When it comes to our cooling systems most of us know that their job is to keep our homes comfortable when temperatures are on the rise, but there’s probably some additional information about air conditioners that you’ve been curious about. See below for some questions we get asked frequently at Aspen Air Conditioning - you may not be the only one with these questions.

Can A Maintenance Plan Help Improve My Air Quality?

There are a number of products such as U.V. lights, air purifiers, and whole system duct cleaning that are offered by Aspen to resolve clients’ concerns. Regular preventative maintenance is key to extending the life of your air conditioning equipment and will dramatically improve the quality of the air you breathe. Indoor Air Quality can be addressed further by your commercial account representative.

When Should I Consider Equipment Replacement?

There are times when replacing a system is the best alternative based on age, efficiency and repair costs of the equipment. Financing options are available and often the energy savings offset the finance charges.

How Much Can I Save With Regular Maintenance From Aspen?

Regular maintenance will definitely improve the efficiency of your units. If you are a maintenance contract holder there is no additional charge for overtime, after-hours or weekend service calls. Your commercial account representative can provide you with a variety of cost savings plans.

Need answers to additional air conditioning questions? Contact the friendly customer service department at Aspen Air Conditioning today! We’re waiting to hear from you.

Become A Dolphin Cool It Club Member Today!

With fall just around the corner, it’s time to begin thinking about proper air conditioning maintenance to take you into the new season. But if you’re not the type of person that wants to tackle the maintenance on your own, don’t worry Aspen Air Conditioning will do it for you! Consider becoming a Dolphin Cool It Club member today.

With Aspen Air Conditioning’s HVAC Maintenance program it’s about more than service, it’s about prevention. With typical service agreements, you pay money for priority service when there’s a problem. With our Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement, you not only get priority service, you can prevent those problems from happening in the first place, and save money in the process!

Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up:

• Priority service
• Fast response and 24/7 emergency service
• 10% discount on service repairs
• Saturday appointments with no overtime charge
• Increase efficiency and reduce energy costs
• Maintain safe operation and validate manufacturer warranties
• ...plus much more!

Interested in becoming a member? Contact our friendly customer service department at 561-395-1500 for more information. Don’t wait until it’s too late, start saving today!

Can You Run An Air Conditioner During A Thunderstorm?

Late August and September are notorious for being hot and humid in South Florida and that’s also the perfect recipe for severe thunderstorms. But you may want to think twice before turning your cooling system on the next time the weather acts up - it could cause serious damage.

Lightning Strikes

Even though lightning striking a home is rare, if it does happen it can really damage your air conditioning system. When lightning strikes, it can send as much as 5 billion joules of energy through your home’s electrical system. That’s way more than enough to damage your cooling system if it’s turned on.

What Can Happen To It?

For starters, lightning can melt the plug to your unit. In addition, it can damage the control panel and corrupt the entire system. The control panel is filled with sensitive electrical circuitry, so it’s best to turn it off when a storm hits.

Can I Turn On The AC If It’s Raining?

Rain alone will not harm your air conditioner. In fact, turning the system on during warm, rainy days can make your home feel much more comfortable. The only time you would need to be concerned is if the rain was severe enough to leave standing water around the unit. In that case, it would be wise to power it down.

Looking for air conditioning experts in Boca Raton? You can always count on Aspen Air Conditioning to be there when you need us, so give us a call today at 561-395-1500.

How To Keep Your AC Pumping All Summer Long

Have you ever experienced an air conditioner breakdown during the dog days of summer? The weather in South Florida has been unreasonable hot which makes our cooling systems work harder. Why does that matter? The harder our systems have to work, the more likely they are to quit working when we need them most. Find out how to keep them going all season long below:

Clean The Filter

Did you know that a clogged filter can cause ice to form in the coils? If the indoor coil is iced over, clean or replace the filter and turn the unit off. Let it defrost for a few hours before turning it back on because ice can block airflow considerably.

Check The Breaker

This is a common reason for service calls, but this problem can often be handled by the homeowner. Make sure the breaker is turned on at the electrical panel if you have an electric air handler.

Inspect The Thermostat

Check the temperature setting on the thermostat to make sure your house is in fact calling for cool air. If it’s not blowing cool air when it should be, contact the experts at Aspen Air Conditioning - that’s what we’re here for!

Our mission is to provide our customers with the highest level of comfort through quality maintenance, service and installation practices. Since our beginning in 1983, Aspen Air Conditioning has been focused on the comfort needs of Southeast Florida residents at home and at work. Call us today to make an appointment!

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When was the last time you performed maintenance on your home’s cooling system? Did you know that lack of proper maintenance is the #1 cause of system failure? By taking just a few minutes each month to check on the system and clean the filter you can increase the lifespan of your equipment and keep your energy bill low.

Don’t want to take the time to do the maintenance yourself? Don’t worry, the experts at Aspen will take care of it for you. With Aspen Air Conditioning’s Maintenance program it’s about more than service… it’s about prevention.  Analogy about your car needing oil changes and maintenance at so many miles.  Air conditioners are another large expense, that if maintained can give you many years of uninterrupted air conditioning.

With typical service agreements, you pay money for priority service when there’s a problem… With Aspen Air Conditioning’s Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement, you not only get priority service, you can prevent those problems from happening in the first place, and save money in the process! In just 2 tune-ups per year, you can help avoid costly breakdowns, extend the life of your system, and even lower your utility bills too!

What are you waiting for? Give Aspen Air Conditioning a call today at 561-395-1500 before you lose your cool!

Will Central Air Increase The Value of Your Home?

Whether you’re selling your home or thinking of doing so in the near future, you always have to put yourself in the buyer’s shoes. If you were buying a new home, would you want a house without central AC? Many sellers are never too sure if they should replace their existing, older AC unit or add central AC. The answer is simple: Do whichever will increase the value of your home the most.

First things first, if your AC unit is on the older side, replacing it with a central AC system is always the best choice. Older AC units cost a lot of money to repair and if replacing it is an option, spend the extra money for the central AC system. If your home has a radiator heating system that is maintained regularly, it can be efficient at heating your home. So there isn’t a need to worry about your heating.

Putting your home on the market with a central cooling system will attract a larger amount of potential buyers. Some potential buyers won’t even consider looking at a home if it does not have central AC. Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes again. You just spent a fortune on a new house. Do you really want to spend more money by adding a central cooling system after the fact? Most buyers would rather pay more included in the price of the house to avoid a separate expense and have to live with the installation.

The Final Verdict: A central AC system will increase the value of your home.

While you do incur the expense of adding the central system in, you will attract more potential buyers with higher offers than if you did not. More potential buyers also means that there will be a wider variety of offers for your home. This could help you sell your home sooner.

If you’re looking to upgrade to a central cooling system, let Aspen Air Conditioning handle that for you! When it comes to your home’s air conditioning, our professionals aim to provide you with the highest level of comfort with quality products, installation, and maintenance. Give us a call at 561-395-1500 today!

3 Ways To Cut Energy Costs This Summer

Are high energy bills keeping you from taking that much-needed summer vacation? Don’t let that happen - there are a number of ways to cut down on spending while keeping cool this season.

1. Clean the filter: a clogged filter is a recipe for disaster when it comes to your energy bills. It will prohibit your cooling system from operating efficiently and can also have a negative impact on the air you’re breathing. Be sure to vacuum and sanitize it regularly.
2. Run a fan: if you’re only going to be in one room of your house for a while, run a fan instead of turning on the a/c. It will help you feel cooler for a much lower price.
3. Have a programmable thermostat installed: you only need to have the air conditioner running while you’re home, right? By having a programmable thermostat installed you can do just that. Set it so it only kicks on when you need it most.

Since our beginning in 1983, Aspen Air Conditioning has been focused on the comfort needs of Southeast Florida residents at home and at work. So when you need service, give us a call at 561-395-1500 and don’t forget to connect with us on Twitter!

Testimonial Spotlight: July

What’s the number one cause of air conditioner failure during the summer? You guessed it - lack of maintenance. At Aspen Air Conditioning, we take pride in creating lasting relationships with our customers and we’ll make sure your cooling system is properly maintained. Want to hear from some of our customers? See below to learn about their experiences:

“I have had their maintenance for years and years and they are wonderful. It's reasonably priced, and they spend a LOT of time doing FULL maintenance. I've had other companies either be here to briefly, miss something, and screw up an AC install. Aspen has hit on all marks with me. They show up promptly and the office staff is great too. SO hard to find someone reliable in South Florida. Found their prices very fair when I priced around. I never even post reviews on Google but for Aspen, I took the time out.”

• Jason T.

"Although it was the last thing I wanted to be, I reluctantly became a landlord on an underwater house I could not sell for three years. Getting calls from tenants at all hours because something wasn’t working was a nightmare. Fortunately, I had the good sense to sign a maintenance contract with Aspen Air Conditioning for the duration. With one phone call, they were johnny-on-the-spot to take care of issues as they arose. The customer service department is so helpful and accommodating and the technicians are wonderful at fixing the problem quickly (without pushing parts or service I didn’t really need). My tenants were happy, and I was as well. I highly recommend the folks at Aspen Air. They were a pleasure to work with."

• Suzanne F.

Don’t wait until your system fails to give us a call, make sure it’s ready to handle the hottest days of the summer! Call Aspen Air Conditioning today to schedule an appointment and don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook!

Is Service Every Several Years Enough?

When was the last time you had your air conditioner serviced? Was it this year? Was it last year? Was it several years ago? It’s common for homeowners to believe that they only need their cooling system serviced every couple of years, but is this correct?

Although your air conditioner may seem to be running fine, there are certain things that must be done in order to keep it running at maximum efficiency. Your equipment should be serviced by a professional every year to make sure. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do on your own:

• Try running your air conditioning less during the peak of the afternoon. This is when the price of electricity is often the highest, so set it a few degrees higher after lunch.
• Air flow is key. If your unit can achieve maximum air flow through the outdoor condenser coils it won’t have to work as hard. Make sure the area is clear.
• Clean out the grill of the unit. A little bit of dirt and debris are normal, but if there appears to be a lot be sure to clean it out.

Need your air conditioner serviced? Count on the experts at Aspen Air Conditioning to make sure it’s operating at maximum capacity so you can stay cool this summer.

Benefits of Electronic Air Cleaners

If you don’t take the time to clean your air conditioner’s filter, you may be breathing in mold, mildew and other harmful airborne pollutants. The filter is one of the most critical elements in your cooling system as it filters out dangerous toxins and keeps your air clean. In addition to the filter, electronic air cleaners have a number of benefits and features to keep you breathing fresh, pollution-free air.

How Can Electronic Air Cleaners Help?

• Suffer from allergies? An electronic air cleaner is a must as it removes irritating airborne allergens
• It comes with a lifetime filter system so it never needs replacing
• Removes pet odors as well as smoke from tobacco and cooking odors
• Protects and prolongs the lifespan of your heating and cooling equipment
• Provides fresher, more comfortable air year-round

Ready to make the switch to cleaner, healthier air in your home? Contact the experts at Aspen Air Conditioning today to learn more and don’t forget to connect with us on Twitter!

AC Maintenance Plans Boca Raton

What is the #1 cause of air conditioning system failure? Take a guess. If you said lack of maintenance, you are correct! Even though it only takes a couple of minutes once or twice a month, many homeowners neglect to properly maintain their cooling systems which can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs or a complete system replacement.

Still don’t want to take the time to clean or change your filter and keep dirt and debris away from your condenser? Don’t worry, we’ll take care of it for you. With Aspen Air Conditioning’s Maintenance program you’ll get priority service, tune-ups and professional cleaning twice per year! See below for more information:

All of our work is backed by an A Better Business Bureau Rating, and our 2013 Angie's List Super Service, as well as our partnership with Home Depot, and membership of the Nexstar Air Conditioning National Contractor network.

To learn more about the Aspen Air Conditioning maintenance plan, give us a call at 561-395-1500!