New HVAC Units in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Protect Your Investment with Bronz-Glow

 

Your home maintenance and comfort is our top priority at Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. We are owned and operated by long-time native, Kevin Casey. Since inception in 1983 Kevin Casey has provided the Emerald Coast and surrounding areas with high quality air products for the home or business, exceptional customer service, and overall integrity. We, at ACHI, appreciate the investment that customers make in their homes and one of the largest investments, second to your home purchase, is often a new air conditioning and heating system. We consider the HVAC unit the lungs of your whole home operation. Offering you more than just comfort, your air conditioning system filters out the air pollutants and recirculates fresh, clean air throughout your home allowing your internal environment to function and operate at optimal capacity. An investment worthy of added protection to extend the life and longevity of your new HVAC purchase our team of comfort experts have found the most efficient and proven way to keep your investment working for you years after the anticipated life span. Let's talk BronzGlow!

What is Bronz-Glow?

ACHI’s Husky Bronz-Glow delivers a powerful salt spray rating of 6,600. Their premium product provides the greatest advantage around beach, gulf, or bay air corrosive environments, with 7-8x stronger results than most standard AC systems and a 2-3x longer life expectancy near these locations. All units are coated with climate controlled specialized equipment to ensure longevity and consistency.

Bronz-Glow maintains efficiency while extending the useful life of machinery in various types of industries including paper mills, wastewater treatment plants, mass-transit systems, telecommunications, government and missile assembly installations, and residential facilities.

For any equipment or surface exposed to corrosive moisture, chemicals, or temperature extremes, Bronz-Glow is the guaranteed way to preserve and protect your investment.

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For 30+ years we have researched the best value products for people who live near the Gulf, and we proudly stand behind Bronz-Glow. Nothing safeguards surfaces and equipment more effectively than Bronz-Glow protective coatings. Contact our team of professionals at (850) 267-3538 and discover why Coastal Protective Coating by ACHI is right for you!

New Unit Protection Provided by Bronz-Glow

Whole Home Protection in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

What if you could manage and control all of the comforts of your home with one service provider? You might inquire as to what we consider a "home comfort" and how only one company could possibly provide a household with the necessary protection of the whole home. Allow us to elaborate. Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. specializes in air conditioning and heating services in Santa Rosa Beach, true. But did you know that the comfort experts at ACHI also provide Duct Cleaning, Bronz-Glow Coastal Protective Coatings, Annual Maintenance, and Reme Halo Whole Home Filtration Systems? We would love the opportunity to share with you the convenience of allowing one locally owned and operated service provider to service, maintain, install, and protect your biggest asset - your home or business.

  • BronzGlow
    • BronzGlow coatings are formulated with a 10 year UV Florida Sun Inhibitor to protect against UV damage. For 30+ years we have researched the best value products for people who live near the Gulf, and we proudly stand behind BronzGlow. Nothing safeguards surfaces and equipment more effectively than BronzGlow protective coatings. We even offer convenient aerosol cans for coating touch-up should it become abraded. Discover more about Coastal Protective Coatings today at (850) 267-3538.
  • Annual Maintenance
    • 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!
  • Duct Cleaning
    • Your indoor air quality of your home or commercial buildings plays a key role in your health. Common air pollutants can trigger allergies, asthma, and a variety of respiratory conditions. A clean heating and conditioning system minimizes your exposure to mold spores, dust, and pollen.
  • Guardian REME HALO™ 
    • 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.

Discover the Whole Home Comfort Solution with Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. Locally owned and operated and providing you with all the best comforts of home since 1983!


Save on New Carrier® HVAC Units Installed by ACHI

Carrier® is recommended by HVAC.com and lands, as expected, in the Top 5 Best Air Conditioner Brands as Best for Reliability! According to HVAC.com, Carrier was founded in 1912 in Florida. They claim they invented the first “modern air conditioner” in 1902. As one of the oldest manufacturers of top rated heating and air conditioning systems, they are known to be reliable and have a good reputation for top-of-the-line central air conditioning and HVAC systems.

As the original Carrier® Factory Authorized Dealer in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida ACHI is ready to assist you with your next Carrier® HVAC purchase, installation, maintenance, and repair - 24/7!Contact our Team of Comfort Experts today at https://bit.ly/2xB1XOt.

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Carrier® HVAC Installation

Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. can assist you with information about government and power company rebates for energy-efficient systems. Additionally, we offer a variety of monthly and seasonal specials throughout the year. Contact our team for available rebates on newly installed HVAC systems.

Carrier® HVAC Maintenance

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!

Carrier® HVAC Repair

We never make you wait for AC repairs. We know you need fast relief, so we dispatch repair crews at all hours of the day or night. We even work on weekends and holidays because we understand that emergencies don’t always wait for convenient times. Thanks to our wide array of parts on hand, we can resolve most situations without delay.

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

 


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


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.

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!


Bronz-Glow Emerald Coast | Coastal Protective Coating

Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. is proud to offer premium Husky Coil Coat Gold to the Emerald Coast. Now applying Coastal Protective Coating to your HVAC unit, Bronz-Glow Emerald Coast is the premier Bronz-Glow provider in Northwest Florida located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida! Only certified applicators can apply the Husky Gold premium coating and our team is the exclusive Northwest Florida provider.

Do you have a new HVAC unit? Would you like to extend the life of your home or business comfort system investment? Concerned with the possibility of salt air corrosion to exposed outdoor AC systems? Bronz-Glow Coatings can extend the life of your AC system by 3-4 times longer than an uncoated system when the equipment is properly maintained, and the coils are cleaned regularly. Formulated with a 10 year UV Florida Sun Inhibitor to protect against UV damage, your coastal property will benefit from Bronz-Glow protection for years to come.


Smart Thermostats | Energy Efficient & Flexible

In a world of fast paced technological advances, it seems like the natural choice for your thermostat upgrade would be a Smart Thermostat. But what makes a thermostat smart?

Most homeowners are of the mindset that saving money is smart and if a thermostat that can be updated, adjusted, and managed from an app on a smart phone or mobile device and hence saving money by way of efficiently heating and cooling a home or business, we are ready to upgrade! Most basic models are equipped with Wi-Fi circuitry to allow for easy communication between your home network, internet, and most convenient your mobile device.

If you’d like your home to be set at the perfect temperature when you arrive home from work or vacation, a smart thermostat should be a strong consideration. Love audio commands? Think Alexa voice service, then a smart thermostat should be on your honey do list. DIY projects don’t scare you in the least. You’re getting warmer, no pun intended, a smart thermostat will fit right in as your home or business air conditioning and heating control system. Want to install your smart thermostat on your own? Depending on the wiring of your existing thermostat most common thermostats can be easily upgraded. However, for those with a multi-component HVAC system, Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. offers professional HVAC technicians for installation to avoid any damage to your system.

PC Magazine offers insight into the world of control communication and features some of the top 2019 Smart Thermostat products, prices, ratings, and editors’ ratings for your consideration.


Hurricane Season: How to Prepare & Protect Your HVAC Unit

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th with August and September usually being the most active months. As we approach this time of the year, here are a few tips for preparing and protecting your HVAC unit and home in case of a storm.

Prepare for the worst. Make sure your unit is secure and covered. Tighten the bolts and use hurricane straps to hold down your unit in case of high winds. Covering your unit is equally important. Strong winds can blow debris into your yard. Large branches and objects not tied down can damage your unit. To avoid damage, cover your unit with a tarp or even a plywood box.

If you are in an area that floods, water damage could be a potential hazard. Raise your unit to a higher elevation.

Finally, go ahead and cool your home. With severe weather comes power outages. Turn your AC down a few degrees lower than you would normally. Close all windows, blinds and doors to keep the cool air in. As the storm approaches, you will need to turn off the electricity to the unit or unplug it to avoid lighting strikes and electrical surges.

Once the storm has passed, and you have evaluated your unit for damage, turn your system on. Storms bring in high moisture conditions in which mold grows. Restarting your unit as soon as possible prevents this from occurring.

If you discover damage to your system, call a professional to inspect the unit and make repairs. Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. is available 24/7, 365 for all of you HVAC emergencies.

 


Is Your HVAC Unit Leaking Refrigerant?

Your HVAC unit has been working hard all Summer long. Have you scheduled a Fall check-up to make sure your system made it through the heat unscathed? Paying attention to your unit and its performance can be the key to detecting issues early, preventing damage and avoiding expensive repairs.

One easily missed problem is a refrigerant leak. Loose rubber seals, rusted valve stems and general wear and tear on your system can cause this issue. If your system has copper tubing, pin hole leaks could be a potential problem. A naturally forming acid, Formic, can eat away at this tubing causing your system to lose refrigerant.

 

How do you know if your HVAC system has sprung a leak? Look for these common indicators.

  1. Bubbling/ Hissing Sound | If your outdoor system isn’t running, but you can hear strange bubbling or hissing sounds coming from the unit, that could be a sign of a major leak.
  2. Humidity Indoors & Lack of Cool Air | If your home is feeling warm during the heat of the day and your air conditioner cannot keep up, a refrigerant leak could be the culprit. A leak not only comprises a unit’s ability to cool a home, it also reduces its dehumidifying ability. Your home will feel sticky and hot.
  3. Higher Utility Bill | Because your system is working harder and running for longer periods of time trying to cool your home, you will see a spike in your utility bill.
  4. Ice on Evaporator Coils | One visible sign of a leak is ice on your evaporator coil. You will see frost forming on your outdoor coil—even during the heat of the day.

It is important to catch this issue early to avoid costly repairs. Repairs could include replacing a condenser coil, replacing an evaporator coil or recharging your system.

 

If your system is showing signs of a refrigerant leak, please contact your local comfort experts at
Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. today—850.267.3538!