Brown’s Arctic Air, Inc. offers repair and maintenance service for all makes and models of Air Conditioners, Heaters, Furnaces and Minisplits to keep your home comfortable in the heat of Summer or the chill of Winter. If you have problems with your central air conditioning system or your package unit, call us for an appointment […]
Brown’s Arctic Air, Inc. would like to know how we did! We offer coupons and discounts to those of you that take the time to give us a review of our services performed for you when you need us! Google Review Form
Honeywell, Programmable, Wifi, Nest, Smart, we can get you anyone you desire to have. This technology helps you set your temperature in your house whether you are near or far, on your way home or headed to work, leaving town, coming back to Florida, anytime you want or need to change the temperature settings. You […]
We are so thrilled to have been chosen for a national Best of the Best Award for Customer Satisfaction. Best of the Best is a company of former journalists based in Atlanta that researches companies all over North America, without telling the owners. They choose companies that have a history of fantastic customer service, and […]
We would first like to thank all of our customers, old and new! Thank you for referring us to your friends and neighbors and helping us grow this business over the years to be one of the best local air conditioner service and repair companies in the tri-county area. As the Villages grow all around […]
January 23rd, 2023 
admin Check out our YouTube page that shows what we do! Here’s the link:
https://youtube.com/@BrownsArcticAir
Our YouTube shows the work we have been doing. It entails our jobs, installs, change outs, and duct systems. We arrive at a job, get the game plan together and tackle it professionally and clean up when we are done. Our customers are very happy! They give us rave reviews and that makes our work so worthwhile.
Enjoy!
December 20th, 2022 admin What is defrost mode and why does this happen?
When a heat pump is operating in the heating mode or heat cycle, the outdoor air is relatively cool and the outdoor coil acts as an evaporator. Under certain conditions of temperature and relative humidity, frost might form on the surface of the outdoor coil. The layer of frost will interfere with the operation of the heat pump by making the pump work harder and, therefore, inefficiently. The frost must be removed. A heat pump has a cycle called a defrost cycle, which removes the frost from the outdoor coil.
A heat pump unit will defrost regularly when frost conditions occur. The defrost cycle should be long enough to melt the ice, and short enough to be energy-efficient.
In the defrost cycle, the heat pump is automatically operated in reverse, for a moment, in the cooling cycle. At this time the electric heat strips are activated so the indoor air temperature can be maintained. Sometimes the air temperature can be a little cooler while going through defrost mode, being completely normal. This action temporarily warms up the outdoor coil and melts the frost from the coil. In this defrost cycle, the outdoor fan is prevented from turning on when the heat pump switches over, and the temperature rise of the outdoor coil is accelerated and increased.
The heat pump will operate in the defrost cycle until the outdoor coil temperature reaches around 57° F. The time it takes to melt and remove accumulated frost from an outdoor coil will vary, depending on the amount of frost and the internal timing device of the system.
December 20th, 2022 admin We get calls mostly from new heat pump owners at the beginning of each heating season. Sometimes they mistake the steam they are seeing for smoke. Some even thinking their outdoor fan motor burned-up, because when this is happening the fan actually stops running even though the compressor continues running, sometimes making a louder than normal sound.
This is actually your heat pump in “Defrost Mode”. It happens regularly during the heating season. The outdoor coils tend to ice-up during the winter – especially in moist conditions as we have here in Florida with the humidity, causing the unit to loose efficiency. By regularly defrosting itself; keeping the outdoor coil clear for proper airflow, the heat pump runs more efficiently.
When the unit does go into the defrost mode, a couple of things happen. First, the outdoor fan motor stops running. This helps build-up more pressure and heat to melt the ice. Also the reversing valve shifts from the heating mode to the air conditioning mode. That’s right, you are actually running the air conditioner. By making the outdoor unit the condenser, the warm refrigerant gas passing through the coils accomplishes the defrosting. Lastly, the supplemental heat at the indoor unit is energized to offset the now, cold air blowing in the house.
It usually only happens for a few minutes at a time, and only as needed.
Now, your heat pump should only go into the defrost mode periodically, except for severe weather conditions (snow, rain, sleet). If your unit is constantly going into defrost, this may indicate a problem.
Below is a list of possible causes. Items in red usually require a service call. Items in green however can be addressed, some even fixed by the homeowner.
Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you feel you need service.
Brown’s Arctic Air, 352-728-4990.
September 2nd, 2022 admin “Responded quickly and fixed our A/C, replacing the blower motor the same day. It was a real lifesaver. Thanks guys!”
August 31st, 2022 admin Called when our ac decided to quit blowing cold air, and immediately got a human. Same day service too!!! Philip called and let us know he was on his way, fixed the issue, professional and friendly. We would recommend Brown’s Artic Air for any AC issues.
August 31st, 2022 admin Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Philip did an exceptional job getting our air up and running. Our unit is over 30 years old and he will be replacing it next week with a new unit. Philip is professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Brown’s Artic Air.
Service: Repair HVAC
August 12th, 2022 admin No central air for a week but Brown’s Artic Air to the rescue. They came out promptly, gave an estimate for a new central air heat pump unit and on Monday it is in. Professional knowledgeable service. I have AIR in three days.They did a great job and highly recommend this company. They are very caring along with their professionalism. You wont be sorry if you hire them.Marilyn Hawley
August 12th, 2022 admin Last weekend we were without air conditioning. I called Brown’s Artic Air and explained that our blower fan wasn’t working. Within less than an hour Phillip Croup, from Brown’s was at my home. He diagnosed the problem within minutes and had our system up and running. Thanks again Phillip for your friendly, professional and speedy service!
August 12th, 2022 admin I have used this company multiple times for install, maintenance and repair of my AC system. I have found all of their employees to be an absolute pleasure.Don has always guided me in making the best decisions from purchase to repair. He installed and maintained my mothers unit also. She absolutely adored Don and his hard work.Alley promptly returns calls for service and no huge windows of waiting for the tech. In other words, I appreciate the honest communication this company provides.Yesterday I met Phillip for the first time. Amazing tech with such a positive demeanor. Even in august Florida heat. It’s clear he enjoys his company.Five star company all the way.
August 12th, 2022 admin “Phillip Croup did a wonderful job fixing my ac. His was very friendly and did a quick job assessing the problem then fixing it. I would recommend him to anyone who asks.”
