Florida is a great place to live for those folks that enjoy sunshine and beaches, but too much solar exposure is never a good thing. This is why it is important to have a well air-conditioned home to retreat to. There are many ways of cooling a house including the portable air conditioner, the split or ductless system, and the more common appliance known as an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. In fact, air conditioning contractors in Naples, FL install more HVAC systems than any other type of comfort appliance. One of the reasons for this is that the HVAC system provides an evener temperature throughout the home than other appliances.
HVAC systems use two or more cabinets to house the appliance. The first is the air handler located inside the building and the second houses the condensing system and is installed outside. There are several reasons that the condenser is placed outdoors. The first is noise because the compression cycle of the unit can get pretty loud. Another is the fact that the condenser system must release any heat that is transported outdoors while the appliance is functioning. The condenser has a large coil and fan that cools the refrigerant before it reaches the compressor. Any heat the system has collected from inside the building must be eliminated before the refrigerant is compressed again.
An air conditioner is a type of heat transfer system. In fact, it is the accumulation of heat that allows the unit to work properly. However, this appliance requires routine maintenance for experienced air conditioning contractors in Naples, FL. For instance, the AC needs the refrigerant checked annually because a low level of refrigerant can affect the efficiency of the appliance. Even worse, a low refrigerant level can affect the condenser system because the refrigerant carries the lubricant that protects the compressor system.
Another area that the contractor needs to keep serviced is the air handler. The AC generates condensation as a side effect of the cooling process. This causes problems with any dust or dirt that makes it past the filtration system. For example, the moist dust can block the evaporator coil and reduce airflow. Even worse, the dirt can result in the coil freezing over, and this could lead to it rupturing. Visit the website for more information about comfort systems.
