Your HVAC system (heating and cooling) account for the majority of your electric bill. Here in Florida, we need our AC systems working full force for most of the year. That can cause us to spend quite a bit, turning over a chunk of our paychecks to FPL just to be comfortable. We would love nothing more than for you to be able to keep some of that money in your bank account where it belongs. If you have an…
The weather is beautiful here in Southwest Florida right now. Some of you seasonal snowbirds went home far too early! Those still here and our beloved year-round residents are opening up their homes, windows, lanai doors and breezeways. The EPA states that the air inside of our homes can be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. So getting some fresh air in is a great idea for all of our health. Surprisingly indoor air pollution is…
Going green has become a hot search term and topic. What does it really mean? To go green means lifestyle changes that positively impact the environment. These choices are more eco-friendly allowing the environment to self-sustain for current as well as future generations. The attempt is to stop and even reverse the break down of the natural planet. If you are looking to make your home more efficient and reduce your carbon footprint one of the first things to take…
When it comes down to the question of repairing or replacing your old AC unit, for most homeowners it boils down to dollars and cents. Follow these guidelines and make it easier for yourself when making this purchase decision. If you have an old system, like 10 to 15 years or older it’s nearly guaranteed to save you money by replacement. The technology has simply changed. The refrigerant used isn’t old style ozone reducing chlorofluorocarbon. New systems use less than…
Here in Florida for most of the year, we don’t have much choice other than to run our AC units. It’s hot and muggy and too humid to keep the windows open. So what happens when you flip that switch and peeee-yewww! Ugh, what IS that stench!? Something simply stinks! Let’s take a look at the most common things that could go wrong with an HVAC system to cause it to smell strange and how you can avoid or fix…
These days its hard to tell if a higher price is warranted or if you are being bamboozled. Let us break down the differences for you between that higher priced filter and a standard filter. You can then decide for yourself if you want to pay the difference and if it is worth it to you personally. Whole home air purifying systems have become increasingly popular over the years. Florida is just one of those environments where something is always…
Central Air Systems are the traditional AC system which blows cool air to spread to the entire house as evenly as possible. Their newer cousin the Zone Control Air Conditioning system allows you to control which rooms, also known as “zones,” get how much air conditioning and when. You can set up temperature controls, and even temperature schedules for each specific zone. This is more complex than traditional central air conditioner systems which have only one thermostat. Though the initial install cost…
If you are a homeowner, the answer is a resounding yes. It needs to be viewed as a way to help protect your investment. You wouldn’t buy a new car and with no service package to go with it. Why? Because its a mechanical machine with moving parts. You run it, you use it, it takes a beating. It needs to be maintained in order to keep working and to hold its value. If you want your HVAC unit to…
When it comes to air conditioners we all love them when they work and curse them when they won’t. We live in Florida – it’s hot pretty much year round. We depend on our AC units. Today we would like to take look at just a few of the most common complaints we hear from customers when it comes to their air conditioning units and how we can help. “My air conditioner won’t turn on” – This is…
The prospect of needing a new air conditioner is never a welcomed one. Home ownership has lots of perks, but it also has the drawback of when something breaks, you are the one to pay to fix it. With so many makes and models on the market, today selecting the right unit can be tricky. What is perfect for one home may not be right for another, so even asking your neighbors for advice may not be ideal. Florida homes…