In many Florida homes, the air handler is in the attic which is far from ideal...

With temperatures reaching 160° F in the summer months, HVAC professionals agree that Florida attics are about the worst place you could possibly install an air conditioning system. Not to mention the fact that it makes it hard to access for service.

Having your air handler in the hottest part of the house means it has to work harder to keep you cool and that means higher utility bills and an overburdened system that malfunctions more frequently. Relocating the air handler to a cooler part of the house will result in significant energy savings and it will extend the life of your system, so it is a worthwhile investment.

But relocating an air handler is not a job for beginners, inexperienced technicians will take longer to complete the task (which means you pay more – one way or another) and they may knowledge regarding the best place to relocate the unit so you should only use a company that has plenty of experience providing this type of service to Florida homes.

If you’re in the Broward or Palm Beach county and you’re ready to make this worthwhile investment, call M&S Air Conditioning & Appliance Services at 954.421.3680.

Deciding on whether you should repair or replace your air conditioner can be a difficult decision to make.

Consider the age of the unit. An air conditioner has a typical lifespan of around 10-15 years (According to the National Association of Home Builders – “Life Expectancy of Home Components”), so if your air conditioner is acting up, and it’s over 15-years-old, then it might be time to replace it.

Even if your central air conditioner is just eight to 10 years old, it may be using up to twice the electricity that a new one would use. Newer units have on average 30% lower cooling bills than equipment installed just a few years ago.

If you're in Broward or Palm Beach call M&S at 954-421-3680 or 561-274-6557. We can inspect your Air Conditioning system and give you the information you need to make an educated decision.

Click on the images below to view before and after photos of a recent job:

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