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Why Is My Air Conditioner Frozen in the Middle of Summer?

September 24, 2015 By Kristin Dahlman Leave a Comment

It can happen at any time when the weather’s hot and your air conditioner is working hard to keep your home and your family comfortable. Over a short amount of time, usually a few hours, your air conditioner stops pumping out the cold air you’re used to. Before calling an air conditioning service Orlando homeowners often take a look at their air conditioner and discover that despite the heat, it’s frozen. Why is your air conditioner freezing when it’s so hot out? Here are some possible problem areas to consider. [Read more…]

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Are All Air Filters Created Equal?

September 10, 2015 By Kristin Dahlman Leave a Comment

You know that your HVAC unit needs to have regular maintenance, including having the air filter changed on a regular basis. But when it comes to regular air conditioning service, Orlando residents often find themselves confused over all the different options available. Which air filters are right for your system? Aren’t they all basically the same? Here are some basic air filter types to consider. [Read more…]

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Smart Thermostats: Why They’re Worth It

August 26, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

If you’ve been paying any attention the past couple years, you know that the latest in home automation technology is smart thermostats. The rising cost of energy has made it imperative for homeowners to keep heating and cooling bills manageable. Combined with the popularity of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, it’s become easier and easier for homeowners to micromanage their home’s systems from a distance without a lot of expense on the front end. Enter the smart thermostat. [Read more…]

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How Your Home’s Air Quality Can Impact Your Health

August 12, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

A hundred years ago, people spent a good portion of their day outdoors or living in buildings that tended to be drafty, providing frequent air exchange. Today, most people spend their time indoors, in a tightly-sealed environment we call the building envelope. The combination of time and lack of air exchange can lead to health issues caused by exposure to chemicals and pollutants, including particles, chemicals, mold, allergens, radon, combustion gasses, tobacco smoke and pesticides from lawn and insect treatments. These exposures can cause a laundry-list of symptoms and conditions including allergies, asthma, cancers and many other conditions that can permanently affect your health. How do you escape these health hazards? [Read more…]

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What You Need to Know About SEER Ratings

July 9, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

While shopping around for a new air conditioner for your home, you will notice some units come with a SEER rating. Before you pick out just any unit and ignore this number, it is important to understand exactly what the SEER rating is and how it could help you save money.

Gembecki Mechanical Services wants our customers to make an informed decision when it comes to purchasing air conditioner units for their homes. That is why we have created this basic guide to SEER ratings. [Read more…]

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How Often Do I Really Need to Change My Air Filter?

June 25, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Typically, homeowners follow the manufacturer recommendation for how often they should change out their HVAC air filters. That recommendation states that every homeowner should replace their air filters on a bimonthly basis, but is that enough?

Replacing air filters every two months is a good general guideline, but some individuals may need to consider changing their filters on a more frequent basis. Some factors, such as the number of pets in the home and general air quality for the city you live in, may require you to change out your filters more often than every two months.

In an effort to improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system, Gembecki Mechanical Services has compiled a list of factors that may increase the frequency with which you change out your filters. [Read more…]

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Refrigerator Safety Tips When You Lose Power

June 4, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Now that hurricane season has officially started, everyone in our area should be prepared for power outages. Losing power is a major inconvenience for everyone, and you never know how long the outage will last. If you have a refrigerator or freezer full of food, you should know how prepare yourself before you lose power.

Gembecki Mechanical Services cares about all of our customers. We understand that power failures can be financially devastating for Orlando residents and business owners. We hope these food and refrigeration safety tips are helpful to our commercial and residential customers. [Read more…]

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What Happens During My HVAC Maintenance?

May 28, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Your HVAC unit is one of the most important systems in your home. Without it, your home wouldn’t be comfortable. It is no different from any other piece of equipment you use all the time — it won’t work properly unless it undergoes regular maintenance. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that businesses and homeowners have their HVAC systems inspected on an annual basis before the start of the season during which each part of the system is going to be used. [Read more…]

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Tips for Cleaning Your Commercial Ice Machine

May 21, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

One item that should always be in your company’s preventative maintenance list is its ice machine. Many business owners fail to acknowledge the fact that just because these devices are operational, does not mean they can be left unattended for long periods. Ice machines are a very important asset for a wide array of businesses ranging from nursing homes to restaurants to hospitals yet are too often neglected until something goes wrong.

If your facility is equipped with one, it is important to establish a routine cleaning and maintenance plan up front, and to stick to it! Aside from protecting your investment and ensuring that expensive equipment runs optimally for years to come, you can rest assured knowing your customers will always be served safe and clean food products.

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The Importance of a Home Warranty For Your Appliance

May 14, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Many Central Florida residents have multiple warranties and extended warranties to protect the various appliances and systems in their home. However, you can protect all these things if they need repair or replacement, whether they give out, are stolen or are destroyed by weather, vandalism or fire with one home warranty. They cover what homeowner’s insurance does not.

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