BronzGlow Certified Field Applicator in Santa Rosa Beach

As a BonzGlow Certified Field Applicator in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, you are ensured the correct application process is adhered to for every protective coating application. Technicians at ACHI completed their BronzGlow application training during 2017. Since then, the BronzGlow Applicator Techs have honed their skills using the BronzGlow certified application process, leading to an extended expected life for popular HVAC, such as the new Carrier® HVAC units.

BronzGlow Science
  • BronzGlow coatings are formulated with a 10 year UV Florida Sun Inhibitor to protect against UV damage. We even offer convenient aerosol cans for coating touch-up should it become abraded.
  • Our coatings are classified as Synthetic Elastomers and exhibit extraordinary adhesion, elasticity, and flexibility in addition to providing protection across the full pH range.
  • Bronz-Glow Coatings solve problems that occur when the air handling section of the new A/C system creates the perfect environment for microbial growth.

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Guardian REME HALO™ in Santa Rosa Beach,

Eliminate airborne and surface microbials, viruses, mold spores and other air impurities in every square foot of heated/cooled space with The Air Guardian REME HALO™.  The air purification system can be installed in any HVAC system with air ducts and provide cleaner air for residential homes, commercial buildings, hotels and training facilities. It's always a good idea to add a layer of protection by decreasing the spread of airborne and surface viruses.

Using a proactive and aggressive method of indoor air sanitation, The Air Guardian REME HALO™ kills microbes in your air ducts. Eliminating the microbes at the source stops them from entering the heated and cooled square-footage of your home, bringing relief to those suffering from allergies and respiratory issues.

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Purchase your new air purification system or to have your Guardian REME HALO™ installed in your Santa Rosa Beach home or business.

The Air Guardian REME HALO™ provides your home, commercial building, hotel/resort and any other air duct HVAC system with more sanitized air through the circulation of Ionized Hydro-peroxide. Have you ever noticed how pure the outdoor air smells after a thunderstorm? That is because the combination of ions from lightning, water and sun increases the natural level of hydrogen peroxide in the air, thereby cleaning the air! A similar process occurs inside REME HALO, sending ionized hydro-peroxides into the space where live and/or work and breathe, attacking bacteria, viruses, mold spores, VOC's (chemical odors) and other harsh odors which can be introduced to the air.

Stopping microbes at the source within the air duct is what makes this air purification system so effective. What is so incredible about The Air Guardian REME HALO is that it does not need the pollutants to travel to the air handler for UV treatment or filtration. It is proactive and uses oxygen to aggressively seek out and destroy pollutants at the source. Allowing your and your family, employees, or guests breathe easy!

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CFM's: 300 - 18,000

Installation: In-Duct

Technology: PHI-CELL

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 REME HALO™ Whole Home In-Duct Air Purifier

CFM's: 1,000 - 6,500

Installation: In-Duct

Technology: REME

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HALO-LED Whole Home In-Duct Air Purifier 

CFM's: 250 - 6,500

Installation: In-Duct

Technology: REME LED

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Package PHI Unit-Air Purification System

CFM's: 250 - 8,000

Installation: Air Handler Cabinet

Technology: PHI-CELL

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Installation: Air Handler Blower

Dimensions: 7"L x 4"W x 2.75"H

Technology: Ion Generator

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5 Tips ~ Preparing Your HVAC Unit for Spring

Along the Emerald Coast in Florida’s Panhandle our seasonal temperatures vary from day to day and your home or business HVAC unit must be properly maintained in order to work most efficiently and keep your residence comfortable. Check out these 5 Tips for preparing your HVAC unit for the Spring and Summer seasons and ACHI's best practices.

If you have ever experienced an outage of power or disruption in air conditioning or heating in your home, you know the discomfort that a lack of air conditioning or heating can cause. Avoid an unforeseen emergency repair by keeping your HVAC unit properly maintained and regularly serviced by a professional HVAC technician. Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is proud to be a continued leader in the local HVAC industry providing, for over 35 years, new HVAC unit installation, special projects, Emerald Coast Bronz-Glow application, ongoing maintenance service, and repair 24 hours a day & 7 days a week. Our reputation has been comforting since 1983, we are the comfort experts and look forward to providing you with 5 Tips on How to Ready Your HVAC Unit for the Spring/Summer Season!

 

  • Change Your HVAC Air Filter(s): The most routine monthly maintenance imperative to the efficiency of your HVAC unit is a simple change of the filter. A clean air filter can reduce your energy usage by 15 percent. How often should you replace your filter? Ask yourself a few questions to determine whether you should replace your filter every 30 days or more… do you have animals in the house, are you sensitive to allergies, or do you live near the coast? If you answered yet to any of the following the most likely suggestion would be to replace your temporary filter every 30 days or take out and rinse your permanent filter monthly.
  • Install a Smart Thermostat: Technology allows for the addition of a smart thermostat providing you immediate access to ensure your home or business temperature is comfortable prior to your arrival home or set at the most energy efficient temperature if you are away. A programmable thermostat may also detect any deficiencies that your HVAC unit may be experiencing if the temperature is not being maintained or regulated – allowing you to avoid potential costly repairs with a routine service call.
  • Remove Debris & Clear Drainage Lines: Have you noticed where your air conditioners drainage lines are located? If you have not located these drainage lines located on the exterior of your home be aware of potential blockage that may cause back up. When moister is unable to escape from your lines the risk of mold becomes greater. Small wires may be useful to clear out any small pieces of debris that have collected in your line and be sure to keep the surrounding area clear of brush or loose landscape.
  • Establish a Relationship with Your AC Company: Most homeowners understand the longevity of their home maintenance and the importance of establishing a trusted source for home maintenance service providers. Ask your Air Conditioning and Heating company for references and rates for routine services vs. emergency repairs. Your trusted AC and Heating provider should be transparent in their rates and provide estimates prior to any scheduled repairs, installations, or maintenance services.
  • Invest in a Maintenance Partnership or Annual Maintenance Agreement: Ensure that your AC unit warranty remains effective by the continued annual or semi-annual maintenance services provided by a certified HVAC professional. Check with your HVAC manufacturer on warranty requirements and communicate those requirements with your trusted AC and Heating provider.

Contact ACHI, locally owned and operated since 1983, for more details on what your HVAC unit requires to ensure the warranty is valid and ask our team of comfort experts about the ACHI Maintenance Partnership for ongoing seasonal maintenance services


Santa Rosa Beach, FL Carrier® Factory Authorized Dealer

As the original Carrier® Factory Authorized Dealer in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. remains a locally owned and operated HVAC sales and maintenance company dedicated to providing the best service and highest quality HVAC parts possible. Always delivered and installed by highly qualified HVAC technicians. Since 1983 ACHI has provided HVAC maintenance and repair, new unit installation, and custom specialty projects to Walton and Okaloosa County and the surrounding communities.

~ "Our Reputation is Comforting Since 1983"

Carrier® Factory Authorized Dealers such as Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. earn their distinction by doing much more than simply selling reliable and competitively priced HVAC systems. They must consistently perform to rigorous standards of HVAC services to qualify for a factory endorsement from Carrier. Below are a few qualifications required to be an official Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer.

Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. (ACHI) maintains the Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer distinction by constantly maintaining or reporting on the following:

  • Participate in extensive factory training on technical aspects of equipment installation, maintenance and repair
  • Identify and recommend solutions that provide excellent comfort and value specific to your needs
  • Incorporate Carrier products that are energy-efficient, reliable, quiet and environmentally sound
  • Employ NATE-certified technicians who have passed a stringent set of exams
  • Maintain all required local licenses with insurance and liability coverage
  • Correct any problems you have with your system or remove the equipment and refund your purchase price within one year of installation, if for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Carrier equipment
  • Solicit and respond to customer feedback, maintaining exemplary scores in a Carrier-approved customer satisfaction program

Ask us for a copy of the guarantee for details and limitations.

Contact our Comfort Experts for Savings on New Carrier®  HVAC Units, Emerald Coast Bronz-Glow, Maintenance Partnerships, and Duct Cleaning specials at (850) 374-6948!


Increasing Your Home's Energy Efficiency

Did you know? According to Energy Star as much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your comfort. Take these steps to increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system.

Let's discuss how you can create a more energy efficient home or business by making a simple update to your Air Conditioning and Heating unit and incorporating new habits in your home maintenance routine!

Maintain Your Equipment

  • Replace Your Air Filter

Your HVAC equipment can not run efficiently if it is not properly maintained! How do you maintain your unit on a regular basis? The most important piece of routine maintenance can be done in under a minute - regularly replacing your air filter. Checking your filter monthly and changing more often in extreme hot or cold climate seasons can prevent premature unit failure and major maintenance necessity.

  • Routine Professional Maintenance

Get the most life out of your equipment and maintain your warranty by scheduling ongoing annual or semi annual maintenance by a certified technician. The shoulder seasons are the most convenient seasons to schedule your HVAC maintenance to ensure that your unit is prepared to provide the most efficient heating and cooling services prior to the peak cold or peak heat that comes along with most winter and summer seasons.

Use a Smart Thermostat 

There's and app for that? Absolutely! Save money, time, and energy when you update your thermostat with a programmable Smart Thermostat. Ideal for homes that are not occupied continuously throughout the day - conveniently adjust your temperature settings for the most energy efficient daily heating and cooling conditions based on your personal preference! Set your thermostat to your preferred climate prior to your arrival home at the end of the day or during sleeping hours where Energy Star recommends setting your temperatures up or back between 4-8 degrees depending on the season.

Look for ENERGY STAR qualified central air conditioners when replacing or updating your current HVAC system for the most energy efficient ratings for your home or business and contact ACHI for maintenance, repair, installation, and new unit purchases at (850)  374-6948!


BronzGlow Protective Coating

Corrosion and rust on HVAC systems can cause as much as a 55% loss in operating efficiency. In addition to higher operating costs, corrosion on your HVAC can cause the compressor to be overworked, causing key components to be damaged or broken. The effects of corrosion are especially apparent for HVAC units installed in homes on the beach, or within 1 mile of the coast.
Applying the BronzGlow protective coating to your HVAC unit extends the life of your system by protecting it from corrosive elements, slowing the aging process for the unit. When BronzGlow is properly applied, the protective coating creates a nearly impenetrable barrier around the coils and other key components of the HVAC system, but it does so while allowing the coils to attract and absorb heat. The chemistry of the protective coating is impressive to say the least because even a fine layer of dust on the coils can cause them to not function properly.
The Carrier brand remains a leader in HVAC production and will increase the Carrier Factory Warranty on new uninstalled units that have BronzGlow protective coating applied by a Certified Applicator. Contact us today to discuss your options for purchasing and installing a new HVAC unit for your home or business.

5 Tips ~ How To Prepare Your HVAC System For Winter

Hey Emerald Coast! Is your home ready to weather the winter chills? Cold fronts and frost bites, we've seen some cool temperatures along the coast. Prepare your home or business HVAC system with a few recommendations that are quick and easy and might just have you saving a little money - now that's something we can warm up to!

Get Efficient With The Temperature Setting of Your Thermostat

  • During the cooler months set your thermostat to 68° F - 72° F during the day (if the home is occupied) and lower temperatures in the evening - between 62° F and 66° F
  • Find the perfect temperature for your family and once you begin to acclimate consider lowering by a degree weekly - This one-degree reduction - maintained for even eight hours - can reduce a home's energy bill by 1 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Invest In and Utilize a Smart Thermostat

  • There is no perfect winter interior temperature for every home, and the savviest homeowners realize there is no perfect temperature for every moment in their homes. Times when your home is left empty – such as work hours or traveling periods – present ideal opportunities to lower the temperature and reduce expenses. Smart thermostats allow homeowners access to the homes climate instantly from most mobile devices. The majority of manufactures offer a manageable app along with their hardware for convenient home comfort and contact.

Keep Your Heat to Yourself

  • Close doors and vents to unused rooms makes it easier for the home's HVAC system  to deliver the desired temperature to occupied living spaces.
  • Schedule annual HVAC maintenance and inspection.
  • Upgrade or add weather stripping to doors and check the seals around your windows.
  • Consider drapes when tall windows or glass doors are prevalent.

Upgrade & Change Your Filter Often

  • Replace air filters at least once every three months. Dirty filters can cause your system to work harder, resulting in lower efficiency.
  • Filter inspection and replacement is one of the most cost efficient maintenance tasks that you can make a part of your home maintenance routine - consider an air filter subscription and automatically receive your new air filters every 30-90 days directly to your door!

Regulate Your HVAC Maintenance - Now Accepting Maintenance Partnerships with ACHI

  • Ongoing Maintenance can save the average consumer 10-12% annually and much more if a major repair is avoided due to ongoing professional care to the HVAC unit.
  • The best time for HVAC maintenance is during shoulder seasons—spring and fall—when your AC and furnace are needed the least. By scheduling bi-annual checkups with your local HVAC technician, you can ensure your system is running tip-top before you need it most.

    Before the pro arrives, check for unusual odors, abnormal noises, and leaks in the ductwork—telltale signs of potential issues, so you can make the most of your technician's time (and your money).

 


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3 Reasons Why Your Home Needs REME HALO®

With the new season comes a new array of allergens.

Eliminate air pollutants, pollen, and mold from your environment today with REME HALO® whole home in-duct air purifier!

Designed to eliminate sick building syndrome risks by reducing odors and air pollutants, the REME HALO® whole home in-duct air purifier is the best solution for whole house and building air purification.

3 Reasons Why Your Home Needs REME HALO®:

• Dual ionizers to reduce airborne particulates (dust, dander, pollen, mold spores)
• Kills up to 99% of bacteria, mold and viruses
• REME® reduces sneeze germs by 99% in the time a sneeze can reach three feet.


Annual Maintenance Saves Money!

Maintaining your air conditioner can save up to 30 percent on operating costs, protect it from early failure, prevent mold from developing in the system, and help it perform at its best. Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is ready to partner with you for the successful operation and care necessary to maintain your home or business HVAC system along the Emerald Coast! Our comfort experts are standing by...hvac installation

Benefits of HVAC Maintenance

  • A Louisiana State University and Gulf States Utility study of five houses before (HVAC system) cleaning and after cleaning resulted in average energy savings of $32.76 per month (based on 8 cents per kilowatt-hour on cooling bills. The metro Atlanta area currently averages 11 cents per kWh., making for an average monthly savings of $40.29.
  • Pacific Gas & Electric found the average heating energy savings for locating and repairing refrigerant leaks and correcting refrigerant charge was 18.4% (for heat pump systems).
  • A Texas A&M University study found that a 23% refrigerant undercharge could result in a 52% efficiency loss.

Allow ACHI to keep your HVAC unit working to its full potential with an ongoing service plan and reduce your risk of early failure and inefficient energy usage. Discuss with one of our technicians whether *ACHI's Maintenance Partnership* is right for you!

ACHI Maintenance Partners Receive:

  •  Full System Cleaning
  • Complete Safety Check
  • Entire System Inspection
  • Tightening of all Electrical Connections
  • Lubrication of all Moving Parts
  • Replacement of Air Filters
  • Measuring of Voltage and Current on Motors
  • Assessment of System Startup and Run Cycles

Contact Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. for HVAC Maintenance in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Begin your Maintenance Partnership today at (850) 267-3538 and start earning your energy savings!


Annual Maintenance Partnerships | Save on HVAC Maintenance, Service, & Repair

What is the average monthly temperature in Florida? According to US Climate Data the average Destin, Florida temperate in August in 89 degrees! With high temperatures nearing 90 degrees your comfort relies heavily on the efficiency of your home or business hvac system! A heating and air conditioning system is an investment in your continued comfort whether you are looking at new construction, unit replacement, or simply maintaining your current system. Learn more about joining ACHI's Annual Maintenance Partnership and discover how you can save 20% on service or repairs in addition to the peace of mind that your AC unit is being maintained by professional technicians!

As a factory authorized Carrier dealer, Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. offers professional and efficient service on all HVAC systems in Okaloosa & Walton Counties. Do you know the maintenance requirements to keep your warranty valid? Ask one of our certified local technicians for details regarding your particular AC unit and the necessary requirements for potential warranty claims in the future.

Preventive Annual Maintenance Partnership – Benefits
Our maintenance plan comes with several benefits! Together, they keep you comfortable; maintain your safety; and best of all, save you money. Our maintenance plan benefits you in the following ways:

• Healthier Indoor Air Quality
• Savings on Utility Bills
• Potential Problems Seen Before Breakdowns Happen
• Consistent, Reliable Comfort Levels
• Longer Lasting Equipment
• Safety Maintained
• Validation of Manufacturer’s Warranty

Contact Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. for HVAC Maintenance Plan in Santa Rosa Beach, FL