FAQ

Q: I used the heat on my system last winter, but it never got as warm in my house as I remember it getting up north.  I realize there is less need for heat in Florida, but do all air conditioners have the capacity to heat as well as cool?
A: Yes.  Every air conditioner is manufactured with the capacity to heat as well, but the intensity and type of heat varies widely for the wintry climates of the north to balmy South Florida.  The average heater in South Florida produces somewhere between 17,000 to 34,000 BTU’s of primarily electric resistance heat.  Compare this to an 80,000 to 120,000 BTU furnace common to more northern climates.  Normally the electric heat that comes with units in South Florida is adequate to keep us warm on most winter days.  However, every 10 years or so we get an exceptionally cold winter days with temperatures that remain 30’s to 40’s for several days at a time.  In these conditions homes get pretty damp and chilly and it’s difficult to get the indoor temperature to a comfortable setting.  a rule of thumb is that you can expect your heater to keep the indoor temperature approximately 20 degrees higher than the outdoor temperature.

Q: I currently have a service contract with another company.  Can I transfer it to Island Air Conditioning?
A: Yes.  If you have a maintenance agreement with another company we will honor up to six months of the unused time left on that agreement (including one precision tune up and cleaning) providing you sign a one year agreement with Island Air.  If you currently have a parts and labor agreement with another company we can probably transfer it to Island Air but will need to know if it’s a manufacturer through the State of Florida.  Please call Dave or Elizabeth at (561) 278-3488 for details.