DUCT SYSTEM BREAK DOWN

We all know that the purpose of our air conditioning and heating unit is to provide our homes with cool or warm air to keep us comfortable from the outside elements. But what most people don’t know is that the duct work is what ties it all together. So let’s get back to the basics and do a break down of how our air conditioning and heating system works.

The systems duct work is considered the heart of your homes air conditioning and heating system. It provides a controlled path of air flow throughout your home. Without the duct system, the air conditioning and heating system is nothing. The system is broken down into three sections.

The first section is called the return air. This is where the air from the individual rooms of the home is transferred to the furnace or air handler and filtered and cleaned.

In the next section of the duct system, the air is passed through the furnace or air handler. This is where heat is added or removed from the return air to make the temperature in our home comfortable.

After the heat is added or removed, the air moves to the final section of the system. The conditioned air enters the supply system (air ducts) and is then delivered throughout the home, either cooling or heating the individual rooms.

Do you want your air conditioning and heating unit performing to its optimum efficiency? Have your air ducts cleaned! By having your air duct system cleaned, your units can perform more effectively and remove dust, build up and allergens that are spread through your home.

Call Air Design Systems or visit airdesignhvac.com for more information on air duct systems and air duct cleaning!

Air Design Systems provides 24-hour on-call HVAC and Plumbing service with no additional after-hour charge! Call 202-COOL Night or Day, Air Design Systems is on the way!

Super Service Award on Angie's List!

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Air Design Systems, Inc. Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Air Design Systems, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.

“Our Super Service Award winners are the cream of the crop when it comes to providing consistently high quality customer service, as judged by the customers who hired them,” said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List.

Air Design Systems, locally owned by Bill and Jean Brown, is an Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing company that has been serving the Pensacola area since 1977. Air Design Systems is the largest full service dealership, mechanical and plumbing contractor in northwest Florida and are licensed in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Air Design Systems specializes in design/build, negotiated, and specification contracting in all sizes of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential HVAC projects, as well as duct cleaning and custom sheet metal fabrication. Air Design System has a professional after-hours answering service, and a full service department with 24-hour on-call HVAC and Plumbing technicians.

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their customers and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2010 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO BEFORE LEAVING FOR A LONG WINTER HOLIDAY

Are you planning a long winter vacation this year? If so, you should winterize your home before going out of town to eliminate those unexpected busted pipes! Have a worry free vacation by following the simple steps:

1. Shut the water off.
2. Drain your outdoor water taps and have them insulated.
3. Turn on all sinks and shower fixtures until the water has completely drained out.

Want to take your winterization a few steps further?

1. Drain your hot water heater. Be sure to turn off the power or gas first.
2. Flush and empty the toilet bowls and tanks.
3. Remove and drain traps under your sink.

Feeling a little over your head with these tips? Call Air Design! Our plumbers can winterize your home, leaving you with a worry free and fun winter vacation. Call 202-COOL and schedule your winterization service today!

Call 202-COOL night or day, Air Design Systems is on the way!

THANKSGIVING KITCHEN TIPS!

Thanksgiving is a few days away, which means lots of food and family! But one thing you want to avoid this holiday season is a clogged kitchen sink. Here are a few tips to remember while cooking this Thanksgiving:

1. Avoid pouring fatty foods and grease down the kitchen sink. The fatty foods and grease leave build up inside the drain and can cause a very nasty clog. After letting the grease cool down, pour it into an empty jar and throw it away instead.
2. Be cautious as to what goes into your garbage disposal. Some foods such as potato skins, turkey skin, celery and even pumpkin seeds are harder to properly grind down.
3. When you do plan to use your garbage disposal, turn on the water and let the disposal run for a few seconds before pouring any food down the drain. 

Even by following these few steps, clogged kitchen drains can still occur. Air Design Systems provides 24-hour service with no additional after-hour charge. So if you and your family run into any plumbing problems this Thanksgiving holiday call Air Design Systems and leave the clogged drains to us! Now that is something to be thankful for!

Air Design Systems also provides 24-hour Heating and Air Conditioning service with no additional after-hour charge. Call 202-COOL night or day, Air Design Systems is on the way!

R-22 FREON PHASE OUT

R-22 Freon has been used in A/C and Refrigeration units since the 1940’s. Due to its chlorine base, which contributes to the depletion of the Earth’s stratospheric ozone, R-22 Freon is now being phased out.  

The year 2010 began the phase-out of R-22 Freon for new equipment. But in the year 2020, R-22 Freon will be phased-out of production completely. However, R-22 Freon will be available in the future but with an increase in cost.   So what is the replacement for R-22 Freon?

R-410A Freon has an increased efficiency and uses less energy which reduces the carbon dioxide emissions into the air. However, R-410A Freon is only compatible with equipment specifically designed and constructed for R-410A Freon. Therefore, an R-22 Freon unit will not be compatible without an upgrade to R-410A.

You can save money by upgrading to a higher efficiency air conditioning and heating system that uses R-410A Freon. The new R-410A compatible units save money with their higher SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating compared to the older R-22 systems of 10 SEER rating or lower.

Are you considering upgrading your R-22 system to a new energy efficient R-410A system? Call Air Design Systems today to receive your FREE estimate! You can also visit www.airdesignhvac.com to learn more about Air Design Systems and all of our other services we offer!

Need emergency HVAC and/or Plumbing service? Air Design Systems provides a 24-hour on-call answering service with no additional after-hour charge. Call 202-COOL night or day, Air Design Systems is on the way!

PIPE FITTER WELDER NEEDED!

Air Design Systems has an immediate opening for a Pipe Fitter Welder with HVAC experience required. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and NO felonies.

Interested applicants can apply in person or online at www.airdesignhvac.com

Air Design Systems, Inc.
400 E. Lurton Street
Pensacola, FL 32505
850-434-5592

HVAC AND/OR PLUMBING HELPER NEEDED!

Air Design Systems has an immediate opening for a mechanical HVAC and/or Plumbing helper. Experience is not required but preferred. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and NO felonies. 

Interested applicants can apply in person or online at www.airdesignhvac.com.

Air Design Systems, Inc.

400 E Lurton Street

Pensacola, FL 32505

850-434-5592