When there is a lightning storm in the area, turn off your air conditioning using the thermostat. Equipment is generally only susceptible to power surges if it is on. Even a small surge can weaken or damage parts, such as capacitors, within your air conditioner. A damaged capacitor will cause the motor or compressor in… Read More »
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Repairing your A/C- Heating System versus Replacing in the Tampa / St Petersburg Market
There are three things to consider when deciding whether to repair or replace. Life Expectancy — Most units last 10 to 12 years,after that point they become expensive to repair and may break down more often. After this time the parts may be discontinued, causing them to be more expensive if not completely unavailable. Consider… Read More »
What to expect when an air conditioning co. comes to your home to install a a/c system
Every once in a while Air Masters of Tampa Bay receives a testimonial letter from a customer that explains all the things we tell our customers we do when our technician’s show up at there front door. As we try to inform home owners about the air conditioning business we present this letter. Gentlemen: I… Read More »
Replacement refrigerants for R22 good or bad?
With the cost of refrigerant 22 increasing many people have been asking if there was a less costly refrigerant to replace R 22 when they have a leak in their air conditioning system.The answer is yes with cautions.They are: Manufactures are recommending that only original R 22 be used in there A/C equipment and if… Read More »
Spring Flowers Bring Many Allergies – Five Ways to Reduce Allergens in your Home
It may seem like Tampa Bay never has a winter, but if you have allergies then you know spring has sprung when you step outside and find yourself exclaiming to the world, “Ha-ahhh-AHH-CHU!”. Head congestion, sneezing, runny noses, headaches and itchy, watery eyes – you know the deal. It’s one thing when you suffer from… Read More »
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from AIR MASTERS OF TAMPA BAY. Last year was a busy year for us and I would like to give you an update. Beverly Bosley our President had a baby girl named Persephone. I hope the kid is an English major to explain her name all her life. This is Beverly’s 6th and… Read More »
Lets talk service charges in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties
On one of the many places to write a review about Air Masters of Tampa Bay a client of ours questioned the cost of analyzing their problem and then questioned the cost of the quote we gave them. I must say these are commonly asked questions of us, so let me explain how it works.… Read More »
Lets Talk Air Conditioning and Heating Utility Rebates for Hillsborough County
OK starting May 3rd 2011 TECO has come out with a new updated Rebate Program.So here we go. For Hillsborough County and Surrounding Counties that TECO serves If you are adding a New Air Conditioning Heat Pump system to your existing home you receive $400 instant rebate from TECO. What that means is that we… Read More »
Let’s Talk Water Leaks in air conditioning units around Tampa,Lutz,Brandon,Temple Terrace and Riverview
OK, so you come home and there is water coming from the ceiling or the closet and you know there’s no plumbing in those areas but there is an air conditioner air handler in the ceiling or closet. So what do you do and how do you prevent it from happening again? Turn your A/C… Read More »
Lets Talk Federal Tax Credits Now
I apologize for being gone for the last 3 months but I’m back and will try to give you some good information that you can use to make some informed decisions about our industry. Being that this is the beginning of the year I thought I would start off by bringing you up to date… Read More »
