Hot, humid, sticky summer days would be intolerable without the luxury of central air conditioning. Still, the inner workings of central air remain a mystery to most.

Luckily, there are skilled HVAC specialists who can fill in the blanks. Count the certified contractors at Long’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration among them. They’ve been sharing their HVAC knowledge with Robertsdale, Alabama, residents for about four decades, and they’re ready to share some of the basics with us.

A central air conditioning unit uses electrical, solar, or fuel-based energy to expel warm air from a closed-space dwelling like your home, then replacing that warm air with cold air.

They do so by utilizing an elaborate system of serpentine coils to shift and release the warm air in transit. A compressor pumps coolant between those coils, forcing it through them. This coolant vaporizes and moves warm air out, allowing cooled air to be pumped back in by a fan. That process allows air conditioners to turn your house into a huge refrigerator on the hottest summer days.

But the benefits of central air conditioning don’t stop there. If you make the switch from a window unit or small space cooler, you’ll see a steep, immediate drop in your utility bills. Central A/C will be significantly quieter as well, and most importantly, a central A/C unit will filter pollen, dust, and other unwanted allergens out of the air, leaving you to breathe cool, clean air all summer. For those with asthma and allergies to pollen and dust, this is a welcome relief from being ill.

So whether you’re deciding to install central air in your home or just need routine HVAC maintenance, reach out to the qualified team of refrigeration specialists at Long’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration. Call today at (251) 947-9499 to set up a service visit or visit them online to see their full list of cooling services. 

Long’s Air Conditioning & Refrigeration holds licenses in the State of Alabama under the following numbers: 94143 (Air Conditioning) and 50700 (Refrigeration).