Providing Central AC Services Since 2000
Fort Meyers residents enjoy sunny weather for most of the year—but with sunny weather comes high heat. Summer temperatures can easily reach the 90s, which is why reliable central air conditioning is essential for Floridians. To keep cool throughout the year, call Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC for professional central air conditioning services.
Since 2000, we have proudly served Fort Myers with the very best in professional central air conditioning. From expert installations to timely repairs, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service built on quality and timeliness. Our dedication to delivering the very best has garnered us credentials like an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau or winner of Lennox’s 2019 Circle of Excellence Award.
Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC’s experts can assist with central ACs across Fort Myers, Naples, Sanibel Bonita Springs, and other surrounding areas. With our highly regarded services and experienced professionals, staying cool this year has never been easier.
What is Central Air Conditioning and How Does It Work?
If your home has an air conditioner already installed, it is most likely a central system. Central air conditioning systems are popular and contain components like:
- Indoor unit (contains the evaporator coil and fan for air circulation)
- Outdoor unit (contains a compressor, condenser coil, and fan)
- Ducts for air to circulate the home
- A thermostat for system control
- Tubing for refrigerant
- Expansion valve to regulate the refrigerant
Your thermostat monitors the indoor air. When it rises to a certain number, the cooling process begins. The warm air inside your home blows across the cooling coil containing refrigerant. The refrigerant begins expanding to drop pressure as the indoor air’s heat is absorbed into the refrigerant. This absorbed heat causes the refrigerant to transform from a liquid to a gas to which cooled air is distributed back into your home.
While the cold air is cooling your home, the now gas refrigerant is compressed before entering a coil within the outdoor unit. The refrigerant slowly turns back into a liquid which in turn forces the heat to be released outside. The fan component then pulls the outdoor air through a coil which rejects any of the heat absorbed by the house. This process continues with hot, humid air leaving your home, while fresh, cool air is circulated throughout.
Our Central Air Conditioning Services
For over 20 years, Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC has brought top-notch central air conditioning services across Fort Myers. Whether it’s installing a new AC unit or maintaining your current one, our experts utilize the skills and equipment to address your concerns.
1) Installation
We focus on using the best modern AC designs that emphasize both cooling performance and energy efficiency. To determine the ideal solution for your cooling needs, our team performs a comprehensive assessment of your home to find the right size and brand that will exceed your expectations. Our installation process is thorough and efficient, ensuring you have proper cooling promptly and a more enjoyable indoor experience.
2) Replacement
Even a well-maintained air conditioner eventually gives out due to age. When your reliable cooling is at the end of its lifespan, our central AC replacements can swap out your old system with a brand-new one. With updated features such as smart thermostats and improved energy efficiency, your new AC will truly feel like an upgrade.
3) Repair
From bad thermostat readings and short cycling to strange odors, central systems can experience a range of issues. These issues indicate that something is probably wrong with your system. But there’s no need to worry as the trained professionals at Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC bring the expertise and solutions to address these issues. Our team performs a full diagnostics check on your central air conditioner to find any issues and provide a suitable repair to make sure your unit runs smoothly. We have expertise with all makes and models, so nothing is too complex for us to fix.
4) Maintenance
A new central air conditioner is a big investment—one that you want to get the most out of. With Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC, our experts provide comprehensive inspections and tune-ups for your air conditioner. We find underlying issues before they cause a system breakdown. With routine maintenance, we keep your home cool and your wallet safe from costly repairs.
Benefits of Central Air Conditioning
Few air conditioning systems produce effective and efficient results like a central system. Keeping your unit maintained or replacing your old system with a new one provides benefits such as:
- Improved air quality: The air circulating through the system passes through a durable filter that captures any pathogens or contaminants, improving the overall quality.
- Efficient Cooling: Unlike single-room air conditioners, a central unit can circulate cool air throughout the entirety of your home, running until your set temperature is met.
- Less Noise: A cool home shouldn’t have to come with noise pollution from the compressor. With central air conditioning the noise components like the compressor are located outside away from your ears.
- Increase Home Value: An up-to-date modern HVAC system can be a serious draw for potential buyers looking to save money on renovations.
- Longer Life: A central air conditioner can last for years as long as it is maintained regularly.
- Health Focus: The cool air from central air conditioning provides a better environment for your health.
How To Choose Between Central AC and Ductless Systems
When you compare the two, both types of air conditioners have a lot in common. They both cool your home, carry out hot air, and contain the same kinds of components. Both keep you cool, but one may be a better fit for your home than the other.
To make the right choice, consider these factors:
- Existing Ductwork: For many homeowners, this might be the only thing to consider. For homes with ductwork, central air conditioning is the more cost-effective choice. A ductless system, however, is a better choice for those without ducts.
- Looking at the AC: While it may seem like a small detail, it’s important to realize that for ductless systems, you have to look at the vent in your ceiling or wall-mounted unit. If you feel this clashes with your home’s aesthetic, it’s better to go with central air conditioning as the system is invisible when you are inside your home.
- Home Size: Unfortunately, while effective, ductless systems typically don’t have the cooling power to cool larger homes. If you are looking for efficiency and effectiveness for a bigger home size, central air conditioning is the way to go.
- Noise: Ductless systems are quieter. If you are more sensitive to sound, go with a ductless system for your cooling needs.
- Budget: Central air conditioning will be on the more expensive side but for some homes, a ductless system will require more than one unit for different rooms which can rack up the price. If you are willing to spend a little more at the start, a central unit will provide effective cooling for the whole home.
- Zoned Cooling: While both systems can supply specific zoned heating to precise rooms, ductless systems are the better option as their design does not require upgrading ducts, unlike a central unit.
Our Central AC Installation Process: What to Expect
Whether installing a brand new model or replacing your older unit, Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC uses 20 years’ worth of expertise to make sure your cooling is perfect. Our installation process breaks down as such:
1) Preparing Your Home for Central Air Installation
Our experts provide a comprehensive inspection of your current HVAC setup. We check areas such as your ductwork for any lingering issues like leaking. In the case of there being no ducts at all, our experts will provide an efficient installation, being as non-disruptive as possible.
We will also verify the best location for installing the indoor and outdoor unit, avoiding areas in proximity to items like fences or walls. Doing so will allow for optimal airflow efficiency.
2) The Central Air Installation Process
Our team will prepare the worksite, making sure it’s in a safe location. From there the outdoor and indoor units are installed in the specified locations and are connected with the refrigerant lines and ductwork. All connections, including electrical, are secured and tested to confirm optimal performance.
3) After Installation
After all system components are in place, tested, and secured, our team performs final checks. This includes a full in-depth inspection to make completely sure that everything is working properly. Before we leave your home, we make sure to clean up after ourselves, leaving your home the way it was before we arrived.
Why Choose Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC for Central Air Conditioning Services
At Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC, our team is committed to protecting the comfort of the community and has been doing so since 2000. Whether you need central air installation or maintenance, you want someone trustworthy to get the cooling you need.
We have earned the trust of the community, as our company has averaged a 98% satisfaction score from our customers. Each worker is given extensive training and background checks to make sure their work performed provides exemplary results. Those results have been shown through our multiple awards such as the Lennox 2019 Circle of Excellence Award and the 2019 iComfort Sales Award.
Call Us for Central Air Conditioning Services in Fort Myers, FL
When hot weather strikes, Gulf Shore Cooling responds with professional central air conditioning services.
Our certified technicians perform comprehensive services from installations, replacements, and timely repairs, to routine maintenance. We strive to not only keep the community comfortable now but keep things cool for years to come.
You can access premium comfort by contacting the team at Gulf Shore Cooling, LLC today or by scheduling an appointment online.