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Stay Cool and Save Cash with AC Rebates in Jacksonville
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If you’ve been thinking of replacing your air conditioning system with a newer, more efficient model, there’s no time like the present to do so! This spring, Carrier is offering Cool-Cash rebates on their most popular, and most efficient, AC systems. Jacksonville residents can take advantage of these attractive rebate offers if they purchase Carrier air conditioning systems between March 1st and June 30th.
In addition to the money-saving AC rebates from Carrier, the Florida utility companies are also offering air conditioning rebates in Jacksonville to residents that purchase energy efficient AC models. These utility AC rebates can be combined with Carrier-specific product rebates, saving Jacksonville residents even more. The Florida utility rebates are good throughout 2012, but Jacksonville homeowners only have until June 30, 2012 to take advantage of the combined rebate offers.
Looking for a reason to really keep your cool this spring? Check out these exciting AC rebate offers:
Spring 2012 Carrier Air Conditioning Rebates
Carrier is offering Cool-Cash rebates on their Comfort Series, Performance Series, Infinity Series, and Infinity Series with Greenspeed Technology systems. The more efficient the system, the more you can save! Cool-Cash rebates can also be combined with attractive financing offers from Carrier and Wells Fargo.
- Carrier Cool-Cash AC Rebates: Rebates range up to $1000 for Carrier AC systems if purchased alone, with additional rebates of $250 if an Infinity air purifier is installed and $100 if the CE Florida Five Star Edition System Kit is added to the system. This means residents of Jacksonville can save as much as $1350 on a new Carrier air conditioning system!
- Carrier Infinity System with Greenspeed Technology Rebates: If you are interested in purchasing the most efficient and highly rated AC system on the market, then you’ll want the Infinity Greenspeed system by Carrier. The company is offering enhanced rebates just for this system of $1300 on a system-only purchase, with the same additional $250 and $100 rebates if customers add on the Infinity air purifier and CE Florida Five Star Edition System Kit, for a grand total of $1550 in potential AC savings!
2012 Florida Utility AC Rebates
Each Florida utility offers different air conditioning rebate programs. However, all AC utility rebates are dependent on the efficiency of the new AC system you purchase. Here is an overview of the 2012 AC rebates offered by Jacksonville area utilities.
- FPL Rebates - Straight cool and residential heat pump FPL rebates (air-cooled equipment) range from $125 for a 14.0 – 14.9 SEER efficiency rating with <21,000 BTUs and <2T(lowest SEER and smallest size) to $1930 for 20.0+ SEER efficiency rating with 57,000 – 65,000 BTU and 5.0T. Rebates vary based on a combination of SEER efficiency ratings and size or cooling capacity, measured in BTU’s and tons, with eight different levels in each category, for a total of 64 different rebate possibilities. Additionally, units with <65,000 BTUs and an EER efficiency rating of 17.0+ can earn an FPL rebate of $2100.
- JEA Rebates – Rebates range from $125 – $200 and are dependent on the SEER Rating. Straight cool split systems range from 14 SEER ($125) to 16 SEER ($200), while split system heat pumps range from 14.5 SEER ($125) to 17 SEER ($200). In addition, homeowners can earn additional rebates of $50 for duct repair and sealing work, up to $250 in insulation rebates and up to $30 per window for window tinting (windows must have southern exposure to qualify).
- Clay Electric Cooperative Rebates – Rebates range from $50 for a 14.0 SEER efficiency rating with <12,000 BTU’s (lowest SEER and smallest size) to $500 for 18+ SEER efficiency rating with 60,000 BTU’s. Rebates vary based on a combination of SEER efficiency ratings and size, measured in BTU’s, with eight different size levels and 5 different SEER ratings, for a total of 40 different rebate possibilities.
Some offers cannot be combined. For exact rebate information based on specific models and SEER ratings, as well as how multiple rebate and/or financing offers can be utilized, contact All Weather Contractors at 904-781-7060.
Stay Cool with AC Repair in Jacksonville
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The heat and humidity of a typical Florida day can cause residents to feel miserable. Fortunately, most homes today are equipped with adequate air conditioning systems. However, if that AC stops working as it should, it does not take long for your home to become unbearable. Fortunately, AC repair services in Jacksonville can quickly restore the comfort to your home.
One of the best ways to avoid having problems that require AC repair in the middle of the summer, or on any warm day, is to have preventative maintenance performed during the early spring. Your greater Jacksonville area AC repair companies offer this service at an affordable price. Regular maintenance service ensures the longest life of your AC units. In addition to helping you to avoid an outage of air conditioning in your home, this routine service call can help to keep your unit working at top efficiency as well. During routine service calls, the technician will ensure that coolant levels are balanced, coils are cleaned and that all mechanical and electrical equipment seems to be working correctly.
One of the advantages of having routine service on your air conditioning system performed is that you can meet the service technicians before you have any type of issue and establish a rapport with them. This helps you build trust with a specific company or a certain technician. In addition, the service technician will have records of the system in your home. These records allow the technician to bring the necessary parts that might be needed to repair the AC system if you have a problem, since they are already familiar with your system. In this way, cooling can be restored much more quickly.
If you skipped the maintenance call last spring and suddenly find your system in need of AC repair, you’ll want to find an air conditioning repair technician in Jacksonville, FL that can respond quickly to your needs. The sooner the company representative knocks at your door, the sooner the comfort will be restored to your home.
Several things can go wrong with the AC unit. The problem can be simple, such as a thermostat that is not working correctly, or the issue may be much more extensive and may require that you replace the entire unit. While most people hope to avoid the latter condition, units do eventually need replacing and the repair company can provide these services as needed. Fortunately, many of the replacement units offer much greater energy efficiency, so it is possible to cut the cost of cooling your home with a newer unit. That means that even though it will cost you quite a bit to replace the system, you will reap some savings going forward as you operate your more efficient new air conditioner.
So, as the warmer weather of summer approaches, it is time to think of your cooling system now. This is the perfect time to schedule a routine maintenance service call with a company offering air conditioning repair and maintenance. This preventative service call will ensure that your system will be ready for the upcoming days when it will be running at top capacity. In addition to giving you peace of mind, servicing your system now ensures top efficiency of the unit when it is operating at full throttle, offering a great way to cut the cost of cooling your home.
If you are in need of AC repairs in Jacksonville, contact All Weather Contractors at 904-781-7060. We offer residents of the Jacksonville area AC repair and maintenance services, carry all types of AC system parts, and offer a full range of quality AC replacement units. Our Jacksonville AC repair technicians offer prompt and courteous service, ensuring that your home is restored to cool and comfortable levels quickly.
How To Improve the Indoor Air Quality In Your Home
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Did you know that the air inside your home can be as much as five times dirtier than the air outdoors? In fact, indoor air quality is a top concern of the EPA, potentially causing health issues for children and adults alike, or at the very least, making the air that we breathe less than the ideal quality that it could, and should, be. Jacksonville indoor air quality levels can especially be affected by heat and humidity due to the local climate.
The good news, however, is that there are steps you can take to improve the quality of the air in your home. Some of these steps involve staying up to date on HVAC preventative maintenance and repairs so that your equipment is running at optimal levels.
If indoor air quality is a concern for your home or family, there are enhancements that you can add to your current HVAC system or standalone systems that can improve the quality of the air in your home. Consider accessories such as air purifiers, air cleaners, air ventilators, UV lamps, cabinet air filters, humidifiers and carbon monoxide alarms to keep the air in your home as healthy and clean as possible for you and your family.
One of the most important ways to keep your indoor air quality at healthy levels is to make sure your heating and air conditioning equipment is running properly. The best way to do that is to stick to a regular maintenance schedule, so that a qualified technician can assess all aspects of the equipment and can repair or replace faulty or deteriorating parts. The more efficiently the equipment runs, generally the better the quality of air that flows through it. Regular maintenance visits also typically include an overall cleaning of any parts of the equipment that circulates air, such as filters, vents and so on. If the equipment is cleaner, the air that flows through it is generally cleaner as well.
Another way to improve the air you breathe within your home is to make any necessary repairs, or if your HVAC equipment has seen better days, to replace your equipment with newer models. When equipment begins to age, it may not be as effective at removing the typical culprits that can diminish the quality of the interior air in your home. Items such as pollen, dust, mold, fumes, smoke, and even skin flakes or radon gas can build up within the equipment and circulate more readily through your home.
With the push to make our homes more energy efficient, therefore reducing the transfer of air in and out of the home through tighter seals, it is becoming ever more important to make indoor air quality a top priority. But, there are many ways to make sure that the air inside your home is as clean, and easy to breathe, as possible.
If you are looking to improve the indoor air quality in your Jacksonville home, contact All Weather Contractors at 904-781-7060 to find out more about our indoor air quality services and indoor air quality equipment. Our Jacksonville indoor air quality specialists can make recommendations on ways to improve the quality of air within your home.
Spring and Summer Is Coming – How Ready is your Air Conditioning, Jacksonville?
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Northeast Florida’s hot, humid summers can put a lot of strain on your air conditioning in Jacksonville. All Weather Contractors, a leader in Jacksonville air conditioning, has a few tips for making sure your AC units primed and ready for another sizzling season.
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Spring and Summer is on their way. To help prepare your air conditioning, Jacksonville's All Weather Contractors offers air conditioner tips and services.
The AC Doctor is In: Well, a doctor of sorts, anyway. Our expert cooling and heating technicians can inspect your AC unit and diagnose any existing or potential problems that threaten your unit’s efficiency and running costs. The number one cause of system failures in Jacksonville air conditioning and heating is the lack of routine manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Our 13-point tune-up and preventative maintenance performed regularly will assure your AC unit continues running strong throughout the year – even during the most intense temperatures.
- Replace your Filters: Replacing your air conditioning filters is the No. 1 thing that property owners can do to help keep their heating and cooling units operating at an optimum level. A dirty or clogged filter forces your work longer and harder to cool your home, significantly slashing your air conditioner’s efficiency, causing undue wear and tear on its operational parts and forcing pricey repairs.
- Give it a Good Washing: Just like clogged filters, dirty coils can overtax your unit by forcing a heavier amp draw from the compressor – and thus, from your wallet. Hosing down your exterior air conditioning unit occasionally will help keep its coils clean and free of damaging debris such as dirt and grass. Make sure your unit is turned off, then gently spray water into the coils.
- Give it Some Time Off: Reduce your home’s reliance on your Jacksonville air conditioning unit by using low emission windows, curtains, awnings and strategically placed trees and shrubs to limit the amount of sunlight coming into your home.
If you’ve lived in Northeast Florida for long, you know that a top priority is reliable air conditioning. Jacksonville’s All Weather Contractors can help keep yours in top condition whether ac repair or replacement. To schedule your springtime maintenance call 904-781-7060.
Who’s To Thank for Air Conditioning?
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If you’ve lived in Northeast Florida for long, you know how miserable the summers can be without air conditioning. Jacksonville-area residents know that come summertime, the heat and humidity can drag down even the most avid outdoorsman. So keeping the AC running well is a top priority.
Statue of Dr. John Gorrie, known as the father of refrigeration and air conditioning. Part of the National Statuary Hall Collection.
Not surprisingly, the first air conditioner was invented and installed in Apalachicola, a near-straight, due-west shot across the state from Northeast Florida on the Gulf Coast, which has a very similar climate. During the 1830s, Dr. John Gorrie, a physician, scientist inventor and humanitarian for whom a Jacksonville junior high school is named, was studying tropical diseases. The going theory at the time was that many were airborne diseases and could be treated in part by cooling the air around a patient. To this end, he cooled sickrooms using ice in a basin suspended from the ceiling. Because it’s heavier than warm air, the cool air flowed down across the patient and exited through an opening near the floor.
Results proved positive, but lugging ice from boats coming in from the northern lakes proved tough. So, Dr. Gorrie began tinkering with the idea of artificial ice. In 1845, he gave up his medical practice to further his research and in 1861, was granted Patent No. 8080 for an ice-making machine. Out of money by this time, Dr. Gorrie began looking for investors to fund the manufacture of his machine. But the venture failed when his partner passed away and Frederick Tudor began a smear campaign against Dr. Gorrie’s idea. Known as the “Ice King,” Tudor made his fortune by harvesting ice in New England ponds and shipping it throughout the Caribbean, Europe and India.
Dr. Gorrie died in 1855 and his idea faded for nearly half a century. Then, in 1902, American engineer Willis Carrier developed an “Apparatus for Treating Air” for a lithographing and publishing company in Brooklyn, NY. The idea caught on and, by 1914, Carrier’s machines were installed in printing plants, textile mills, hospitals and one Minneapolis millionaire’s home. Breakthroughs followed, including the addition of a central compressor that reduced a unit’s size and a benign coolant that replaced toxic ammonia. Movie theatres, office buildings, department stores and railroad cars were the next to get Carrier’s machines. And when window units debuted after World War II, sales escalated from 74,000 in 1948 to 1,045,000 in 1953.
Today, it’s nearly unheard of for a home to lack air conditioning. Jacksonville residents make keeping theirs in working order a priority – especially as summertime approaches. For top-notch care of your air conditioner, Jacksonville’s All Weather Contractors offers a preventative maintenance program that includes a periodic 13-point tune up and discounts on ac repair, AC replacement and AC products. Contact us at 904-781-7060.
The Importance of Proper Heating Maintenance
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Heating and cooling systems generally account for about one third to one half of energy costs within a home. When Jacksonville, FL homeowners neglect proper heater maintenance of their systems, home energy costs can increase, since systems do not run as efficiently over time without proper maintenance. Neglecting heating systems can also diminish the lifespan of the equipment, making it more likely that the equipment will have to be replaced earlier than expected or will need to undergo heating repairs. Therefore, sticking to a regular heating system maintenance schedule is a cost-effective solution for homeowners.
Heating maintenance should be done on a routine basis – generally once a year before the season begins is sufficient. If your heating system is combined with a cooling system, you may also want to have a second maintenance check performed prior to the start of prime air conditioning season. Regular maintenance of your heating system, performed by a reputable service provider, will help to ensure that your system is running in optimal fashion and will also determine whether you potentially need to repair or buy replacement parts, before the system malfunctions in the midst of the coldest night of the year and winds up costing you a fortune due to an emergency service call.
Studies have shown that energy bills can be reduced by as much as 30-35% when proper maintenance is performed on heating systems. This is because, according to Energy Star (a division of the EPA responsible for energy efficiency), dirt and neglect can cause heating systems to run less efficiently and can even lead to system failure. Heating systems that are blocked due to debris or that are not functioning properly due to loose or broken parts have to work harder to keep the air temperature at desired levels. This means they will use more energy to perform the same functions and their parts will also wear out sooner. By ensuring that all dirt and debris is removed and all components of the system are checked for proper functioning, a heating system maintenance check can result in the system running more efficiently. More efficient systems result in lower energy costs and smaller utility bills.
Safety is another key reason to perform routine heating system maintenance. Carbon monoxide leaks can cause serious health hazards or can even be fatal, making sure your carbon monoxide alarm is working is crucial. Loose electrical connections can be a fire hazard, as can blockages in heat and air exchangers. Improperly functioning heating systems can put the safety of family members in jeopardy – a risk that is not worth taking.
The good news is that heating system maintenance is not that expensive – and it can save you lots of money over the long run. Periodic maintenance typically cost around $150 – $200. Some companies, like All Weather Contractors, offer annual heating preventative maintenance programs that are even more cost effective. In fact, AWC is currently offering a program for routine heating maintenance in Jacksonville for just $99/year! Through this program, homeowners receive an annual 13-point precision heater tune-up and inspection, designed to keep heating systems in tip-top operating condition. The heating maintenance program offers additional benefits as well.
Adhering to a regular heating maintenance schedule should be a priority if you own a home. Improving energy efficiency, lowering utility bills, increasing the lifespan of your heating equipment and ensuring the safety and comfort of your family are just some of the reasons it’s important to properly maintain your heating system.
For more information about routine heating maintenance services in Jacksonville, contact All Weather Contractors at 904-781-7060. We offer an annual heating preventative maintenance programs for just $99/year, which includes a 13-point tune-up of your heating system. Our heating specialists provide heating maintenance services throughout the Greater Jacksonville area, including Duval, Clay, Nassau, Flagler, Putnam and St. John’s counties in northeastern Florida.
