Summertime cooling AC for part-time residents
By Mae Yousif-Bashi - Marco Island Suntimes/July, 3rd 2008
Prepare your home or condo for the Florida summer heat
Thermo StatTwo weeks ago, a few of Condee Cooling & Electric's workers gave islanders some tips to help keep their air conditioners running smoothly, not only year-round, but primarily for the hot summer temperatures.
For this installment, Terry Chapin, Condee's air conditioner customer service and sales representative, offers advice to part-time residents on preparing their home or condo for their summer leave.
Understand your AC System
Your Air conditioner includes the cooling and heating of air. An air conditioner is able to cool a building because it removes heat from the indoor air and transfers it outdoors.
- Evaporator coil and blower
- Expansion valve or metering device
- Condenser coil and fan
- Compressor
- Chemical refrigerant