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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Duct Cleaning Air Bag: 05/17/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          We are introducing a new product that helps with indoor air quality, keeping our customer's home clean and preventing debris such as fiberglass and other contaminants in the air ducts.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HVAC Tube: 05/16/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Florida Building Codes: M1401.2 05/15/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          M1401.2 Access: Heating and cooling equipment shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment to permit maintenance, servicing and replacement. Clearances shall be maintained to permit cleaning of heating and cooling surfaces; replacement of filters, blowers, motors, controls and vent connections; lubrication of moving parts; and adjustments.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          What does a condensate pump do? 05/15/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Condensate Pump
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • A condensate pump is a pump designed to be used with air conditioners, refrigerators and other appliances that create a buildup of water. The water condensates from water vapor that is created from steam, exhaust or warm air meeting a unit that is cool. The pump removes water from the system and pumps it through a pipe, normally to an outside drain.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • The pump is triggered when a float in the water reaches a height. This triggers a switch that turns the pump on. Once the float goes down to a lower level, the float signals the pump to turn off. Some pumps have a safety switch that turns the entire system off if the pump fails to turn on when needed. It does this at a second switch higher than the first. If the float reaches the second switch, the system turns off to keep the condensation tank from overflowing.



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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          "Let The Jimmer Contain Your Mess" 05/11/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jones Air Conditioning is very excited about a new product that we will begin using called “The Jimmer”. With this product we will ensure that particles of dirt, fiberglass, foil and other debris stay out of the interior of your home. If these things get inside the house they can cause a huge mess, as all of the debris will eventually end up in the living spaces. In fact, at the openings, these particles will just fall into the living space as the ducts are ripped away from the cans. After the old duct is taken off and nothing is covering the opening, other things such as attic insulation can likely be stirred up and fall out of it and into the room. With the Jimmer, this will be a thing of the past!


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          CSR U3 5-2-1 Compressor SaverĀ® Hard Start Kit 05/11/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          CSR U3 5-2-1 Compressor SaverĀ® Hard Start Kit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Starting up is the hardest time in the life of any type of electrical equipment. Ever notice that light bulbs almost always burn out when you first turn them on and not while they are on? This is due to the huge current that rushes in when a switch is thrown and power is first applied.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Your air conditioner uses anywhere from 5 to 10 times more power on start-up than it does while running. With this burst of power comes a surge of heat that accompanies the electrical current. This heat damages the compressor, the terminals, the windings and run capacitor - all vital components of your air conditioner.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The CSR U3 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® Hard Start Kit protects these components by significantly reducing the amount of time it takes for your compressor to start - in some cases up to 50%. This means your air conditioner and compressor will bear - the stress, strain and heat each and every time it starts. Considering that your air conditioner may start up more than 6,000 times in a single cooling season, the positive impact that the 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® has on your air conditioner is significant.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Before you replace your air conditioner, try adding a 5-2-1 Compressor Saver®. The 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® might save you from having to outlay thousands of dollars to buy a new air conditioner or compressor. At a fraction of the cost, installing the 5-2-1 Compressor Saver® is a wise investment.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Zoning Provides Enhanced Comfort: 05/10/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          One thermostat centrally located in a hallway, dining room or even the living room cannot properly control the temperature in any other area than the area nearest the thermostat. If you have a multi-level home it is very hard to control the temperature on the second floor when the thermostat is on the first floor.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          There are many factors that affect the indoor temperature in your home. Outdoor conditions such as solar gain, wind chill, shading; building design such as large glass areas, cathedral ceilings, multi- levels, below grade rooms, sprawling ranch designs; and internal factors such as fireplaces, heat from lights, cooking, appliances, etc., all affect the temperature throughout the home.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Take for example the kitchen, the most widely variable temperature room in the house. In winter with cooking not much heating is needed, however in the summertime a lot of cooling is needed. Also rooms with fireplaces, and if there thermostat is located here, while a fire is burning the rest of the home can be very cold.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Zoning solves these problems by allowing de-centralized control and allowing each zones thermostat to make the demand instead of what's good for one has to be good for everyone.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Zoning improves the overall comfort by allowing the zone thermostats to react to changes in temperature in each zone. This
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          prevents over heating or cooling some rooms while others rooms are under heated or cooled. Zoning provides perfect comfort, where and when you want.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Check Out Our New Stickers! See them live & in person soon on an A/C unit near you! 05/09/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          A/C Equipment Over 5 Years Old & Still No Problems! 05/09/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Our commitment to our customers every time we install a new Goodman or Amana air conditioning unit is that we honor every 10 year parts and labor warranty for the full 10 years! Some of the common failures air conditioning units often have are due to lack of maintenance and not changing filters. Please keep in mind that these two things are vital to your air conditioning equipment and also to your energy savings on a monthly basis. We will keep our commitment to service and maintain your equipment to keep your energy savings at their max. If you have questions please give us a call: 239-596-5855.


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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Air Sealing: 05/02/2012
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Air sealing is important, not only because drafts are uncomfortable, but also because air leaks carry both moisture and energy, usually in the direction you don't want. For example, air leaks can carry hot humid outdoor air into your house in the summer, or can carry warm moist air from a bathroom into the attic in the winter.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Most homeowners are aware that air leaks into and out of their houses through small openings around doors and window frames and through fireplaces and chimneys. Air also enters the living space from other unheated parts of the house, such as attics, basements, or crawlspaces. The air travels through:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • any openings or cracks where two walls meet, where the wall meets the ceiling, or near interior door frames;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • gaps around electrical outlets, switch boxes, and recessed fixtures;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • gaps behind recessed cabinets, and furred or false ceilings such as kitchen or bathroom soffits;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • gaps around attic access hatches and pull-down stairs;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • behind bath tubs and shower stall units;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • through floor cavities of finished attics adjacent to unconditioned attic spaces;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • utility chase ways for ducts, etc., and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • plumbing and electrical wiring penetrations.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          These leaks between the living space and other parts of the house are often much greater than the obvious leaks around windows and doors. Since many of these leakage paths are driven by the tendency for warm air to rise and cool air to fall, the attic is often the best place to stop them. It's important to stop these leaks before installing attic insulation because the insulation may hide them and make them less accessible. Usually, the attic insulation itself will not stop these leaks and you won't save as much as you expect because of the air flowing through or around the insulation.

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