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Understanding Different Types of AC Refrigerant

Air conditioning is essential for comfort in many homes and businesses, especially during the hot summer months. One critical component that ensures your air conditioner operates efficiently is the AC refrigerant. This substance is crucial for cooling your space, but with various types available, choosing the right one can be daunting. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different types …

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Where is the Reset Button on a Thermostat?

When your heating or cooling system isn’t functioning correctly, one of the first troubleshooting steps you can take is to reset your thermostat. Knowing how to reset a thermostat can help you quickly restore functionality without needing to call for professional assistance immediately. This guide will walk you through the steps to locate the reset button on your thermostat and …

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality: Your Ultimate Guide

Ensuring that the air inside your home is clean and healthy plays a pivotal role in the well-being of everyone in your household. With increasing concerns about pollutants and allergens, it’s essential to learn how to improve indoor air quality. In this blog post, we’ll explore a variety of strategies that can help you breathe easier and create a healthier …

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Why Is My New Air Conditioner Disappointing Me?

7 Reasons New ACs Do Not Perform Buying a new air conditioner can be daunting, knowing these key items can help you prevent disappointment. Ensure the duct system is designed and installed correctly.  Ultimately, in a home, the purpose of an AC is to make us comfortable.  If the duct system is not sized or balanced correctly, the right air will …

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 …

How can I find a good AC technician?

Steps To Picking The Right AC Technician When the weather is hot and you are exhausted after a long day working or attending school, the last thing you need is to deal with is an air conditioner unit that makes strange noises and refuses to flow cool air into the home. Most take for granted that appliances will work as …

Duct Cleaning

When people think about getting their ducts cleaned, they first need to ask themselves what made them think they need to do it in the first place. Something subconsciously reminded you, a smell, a sneeze or someone else noticed. A temporary solution would be to have someone come to your home and clean your ducts. We have heard of this …

How Can You Eliminate or Keep Mold From Growing in Your Home?

Mold and mildew can be harmful if it is growing in your home. There is no real way to get rid of mold indoors, ultimately the way to control mold is to control moisture. Without moisture the mold or mildew cannot grow. Here are a few tips to help avoid mold and control moisture: Find and fix the source of …

Familiar Problems With Air Conditioning Systems

Just like servicing your car, your air conditioning system needs to be serviced too, just not as often as a vehicle. 93% of all breakdowns can be prevented by having routine maintenance done on your system. This will keep it running well and efficient. Below are a few of the most common problems people experience with their air conditioning system. …