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Salt air, efficiency ratings and the repair-or-replace question. More guides are on the way.
GuideCoastal AC Units on the Space Coast: Why Salt Air Changes the ChoiceSalt air is hard on outdoor AC coils. What coastal-rated units include, which Brevard beachside homes should consider one, and how to protect yours.
GuideSEER2 Explained: What the Rating Means for Your Florida Power BillFlorida's minimum SEER2 for a new AC, how SEER2 differs from SEER, and how to estimate your own savings from a higher rating. No guesswork.
GuideRepair or Replace Your AC in Brevard County?Age, refrigerant, repair history, efficiency and comfort: how to decide whether to repair or replace your AC on the Space Coast, using real guidance.
GuideBest Thermostat and Humidity Settings for Florida HomesWhat DOE suggests for summer thermostat settings, the indoor humidity target, fan Auto vs. On, and what to set when you're away from a Space Coast home.
GuideHurricane Prep and Post-Storm AC ChecksHow Florida code handles AC tie-downs, what to do with your AC before a hurricane, and safe checks after a storm, flood or outage. No DIY electrical work.
GuideHeat Pumps in Brevard: Do They Make Sense on the Space Coast?A heat pump cools exactly like an AC and also heats. How it fits the Space Coast climate, what HSPF2 means, and when backup heat matters.
GuideSizing an AC for Florida Humidity: Why Bigger Isn't BetterWhy rules of thumb miss, how a Manual J load calculation sizes an AC, and how an oversized system leaves a Florida home cold but clammy.
GuideMini-Splits for Additions, Garages and LanaisWhere a ductless mini-split fits in a Florida home, why an open screened lanai can't really be cooled, and the permits and condensate to plan for.
GuideAC for Mobile and Manufactured Homes: What's DifferentPackage vs. split systems, belly ductwork, HUD-code rules and community coordination: what's different about AC for mobile and manufactured homes.
GuideCondo AC Replacement: HOA Rules, Access and PlanningWho owns what, association approvals, roof and closet access, and permits. What to check in your condo documents before replacing AC on the Space Coast.
GuideR-22 Phase-Out: What It Means If Your System Is OlderCan an R-22 AC still be recharged? EPA facts on the R-22 phase-out, leak repair, retrofits, and the newer refrigerants for Space Coast homes and shops.
GuideSpace Coast AC Maintenance Checklist (Plus FPL Rebate Basics)How often to service your AC in Brevard County (twice a year), what our tune-up includes, and safe checks to do yourself: filters, drains and rinsing.