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By Gina Zuk

The heat in South Florida is cranking up, and soon, our air conditioners will be cranking up as well! To keep your cool, contact the experts at Pride Air Conditioning.

Pride Air Conditioning was started in 1974 by one man, Barry Pearl. The company has since grown to over 125 employees with 65 service trucks on the road, and is operated by Barry’s son, Howard Pearl. Pride Air Conditioning’s home location is in Pompano Beach, but residential and light commercial customers are happily taking advantage of premier air conditioning installation, service, and repair from Pride A/C right here in Port St. Lucie!

Pride’s newest location in St. Lucie County has been open for 3 years and is managed by Esteban Mendez, who has been in the HVAC industry for 18 years. Esteban focuses on educating his customers when it comes to either repairs or investing in a replacement of an air conditioning unit. He and his certifi ed technicians offer consistent, professional, and affordable services that clients can trust.

As a company, Pride Air Conditioning maintains dealer commitments and is considered a top-tiered dealer with the brands that they sell. That’s right, Pride A/C is a Trane and York Certifi ed Comfort Expert, a Rheem Pro Partner, and a Goodman Pro Dealer.

Effi cient Air Conditioners Mean Cleaner Air & Reduced Energy Costs

Air conditioners circulate and fi lter air, removing pollutants and mold from the air. This purifi cation is especially important for people who suffer from allergies or asthma because it minimizes the irritants that often cause these health conditions. This minimization only holds true, however, if you regularly service your air conditioner! That’s why you need to call Pride Air Conditioning in order to keep your HVAC system operating properly.

Why else should you choose Pride Air Conditioning specifi cally? Because the company is the leading provider of air conditioning services in Port St. Lucie and offers a full range of services and service plans, including their signature $69.00 Maintenance Club. This program includes a 13-point precision tune-up and essentially pays for itself with a 20% discount on all repairs.

Additionally, at Pride Air Conditioning, diagnostic services are always free, so there is a no-cost obligation to learn about your options. Esteban explains, “We always work on repairs fi rst, we are not trying to push a new air conditioner and we like to give options.”

Pride A/C will head out to a service call on the same or the next day because they do not want to leave a home or business without air conditioning in our frequently extreme Florida weather conditions. Esteban and his staff will troubleshoot with their customers over the phone, and Esteban states, “Sometimes it’s just an easy solution and they [the customers] can have air conditioning until we get out there.”

If, however, you have a HVAC system that is over 10-years old, then it is already considered not effi cient based on the new standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The effi ciency of air conditioners is often rated by the seasonal energy effi ciency ratio (SEER), and the minimum SEER ratio is presently set at 14. Air conditioners that are more than 10 years old have a SEER ratio of 12, which Esteban describes as a “energy hog,” causing energy bills to increase and making the system obsolete.

Now is the Time to Consider a New HVAC System

Pride Air Conditioning is constantly staying informed of new technologies and regulations in the HVAC industry. Esteban explains, “Things are changing, but not in the direction that we are hoping for.” Due to materials such as aluminum, copper, and control boards being in short supply, all manufacturers will have a price increase as of June 1st. And, as of January 2023, the minimum SEER standard ratio will be set at 15.5.

Is your air conditioner over 10 years old? Now is the time to replace it! Just contact Esteban and his team of professionals at Pride Air Conditioning.

Pride’s featured system, the York Two-Stage Air Conditioning System, has an unprecedented manufacturer parts AND labor warranty that really is a gamechanger! When you purchase a York system, the 5-year labor warranty with a 10 year parts warranty is included. Customers then have no out-of-pocket expenses if one

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service is performed annually, which can easily be done when you are part of Pride’s maintenance club! In fact, Esteban explains that he and his staff proactively look for anything in a York system that may need replacement because there is no cost to the customer.

York even offers an optional 10-year warranty for $400. Due to changes in the HVAC industry and the fact that prices are increasing, it really makes sense to buy an air conditioner with a labor warranty. “Buying an air conditioner with a 1-year labor warranty means that the investment you are making today on that purchase is not going to be stretched out, you still have to keep investing,” emphasizes Esteban.

Air conditioners operates using a non-combustible gas called freon that is utilized as a refrigerant. Unfortunately, the price of freon is skyrocketing. By June of this year, “due to industry shortages, it is going to increase by over 30% per pound.” By early 2024, the current freon that is used will be phased out, and as we approach 2024, the phasedout freon is going to be more expensive… more reason why you need a labor warranty from York at Pride A/C! The freon can potentially be $250/pound. Most air conditioning systems carry 6-10 pounds of freon. Do the math… with the York manufacturer labor warranty at Pride Air Conditioning, even your freon is covered!

Don’t sweat it, call Pride Air Conditioning now! They offer $500 off and a FREE 50-inch LCD television with any new air conditioning system purchase. For even more bang for your buck, there are manufacturer rebates, as well as rebates from Florida Power & Light Company. Financing is available with either a no-interest or low-interest option.

Esteban Mendez, Manager

WE SERVICE ALL MAJOR BRANDS

Pride Air Conditioning is located at 534 NW Mercantile Place, Suite 105, in Port St. Lucie. The of ce is open Mondays-Saturdays from 8AM-8PM. Pride A/C also offers

on-call service. For more information, call 772-577-1228 or visit pridekeepsyoucool.com. LOW PRICE GUARANTEED A/C REJUVENATION

* Freon Top off (up-to 2 lbs. of 410A) * Inside and Outside Chemical coil clean (in-place) * Tighten Electrical connections and Amp Veri cation * Inspect fan motor bearings * Flush and Vacuum drain line. * Inspect Thermostat Calibration.

$199.00