The salt in the air, mist, and blown in by the wind can set up shop on the heat exchange fins in your air conditioning units, causing them to start to corrode. Ironically, the metals that make for the most efficient heat exchange in a/c units are also metals that are prone to corrosion when exposed to salt air. In fact, air conditioning units that might last 10-15 years inland can end up with corrosion requiring replacement in 3 -5 years in some coastal areas.
Continue ReadingIt’s likely you’ve heard of Freon. We’ve all heard about repairs being needed when you “have a freon leak” and or need to get the “Freon recharged” in air conditioning systems on cars, for refrigerators, and for HVAC systems.
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