Do You Speak HVAC Lingo? (What on earth is my repairman talking about?)

Do You Speak HVAC Lingo? (What on earth is my repairman talking about?)

As with any industry, Heating and cooling installation and repair comes has its own set of terms that aren’t normally in most people’s vocabulary. To a layman, these terms can be confusing.  It’s worth it to take the time to get familiar with the lingo before your air conditioner breaks down. Terms you may hear: HVAC: Stands for Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning. HVAC is a blanket term that includes all aspects of air conditioning. It is often used interchangeably…

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Do Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Pose a Danger to my Air Conditioner?

Do Tropical Storms and Hurricanes Pose a Danger to my Air Conditioner?

Before last years mess with Hurricane Irma, I think many of us Floridians had become rather complacent when it came to storms. It had been a number of years since the last one that did any real damage to the area. The amount of rain and flooding we experienced in areas of Southwest Florida was astounding. It flooded streets, homes, and caused a great deal of destruction. We are now starting back to the beginning of summer storm season. We get…

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Is Your Air Conditioning Unit Freezing Up?

Is Your Air Conditioning Unit Freezing Up?

AC systems are designed to function as intended, if something goes wrong, mechanically it cannot adjust and may begin to break down. If the Freon in the system expands more than it is supposed to it will make the coils colder than usual. Additionally, if airflow is blocked over the coils, then the evaporator coil will drop below freezing. This can cause your system to ice up.  If this happens too often, it can damage the system. One common cause of…

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Get Your Stone and Slate Clean for Summer

Get Your Stone and Slate Clean for Summer

  Summer is the time for outdoor get togethers, BBQs, pool parties, bonfires, and more! You will be spending a lot of time outside your home, particularly in the backyard, so not only is it important for your landscaping to be looking its best, but your tile work should too! You don’t want your guests stepping on or looking at dirty and dull stone or slate tiles.  You want to properly clean it, so your backyard can look stunning! Stone…

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Get Your Stone and Slate Clean for Summer

Get Your Stone and Slate Clean for Summer

  Summer is the time for outdoor get togethers, BBQs, pool parties, bonfires, and more! You will be spending a lot of time outside your home, particularly in the backyard, so not only is it important for your landscaping to be looking its best, but your tile work should too! You don’t want your guests stepping on or looking at dirty and dull stone or slate tiles.  You want to properly clean it, so your backyard can look stunning! Stone…

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The Pros of Building Your Own Custom Home

The Pros of Building Your Own Custom Home

Admit it. You’ve thought of your “dream home.” You’ve thought of every little detail you’d love to have that would make your home the perfect home for you and your family. If you’re ready to own a home and live there for a long period of time, why not build your own custom home? At Luxury Home Solutions, we work with our clients from concept to move-in to create custom, luxury dream homes. From the flooring and wall colors to…

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10 Pet Safety Tips for Fourth of July

10 Pet Safety Tips for Fourth of July

Fireworks. Cookouts. Warm weather. Patriotic music. Pool parties. Fun in the sun. Fourth of July is one of the most enjoyable holidays to gather with your loved ones. Unfortunately, the holiday can be scary and potentially dangerous for our pets. Here are some Fourth of July pet safety tips to remember during your holiday celebrations, so you can have a fun and hazardous-free time with your pet. Keep your pet away from alcoholic beverages. These drinks can be poisonous for…

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Looking for a natural pet anti-shed mist? Try Don’t Shed On Me

Looking for a natural pet anti-shed mist? Try Don’t Shed On Me

Shedding is normal for 95% of all dogs and cats. Excessive shedding is not. It’s not a problem for the pet. It’s a housekeeping problem for you – the pet owner. Excessive shedding can be due to environment, geography, and chemicals pets come in contact with such as lawn pesticides or detergents used on things pets lay on. A percentage of excessive shedding is due to stress, health issues or environmental issues. Don’t Shed On Me! helps reduce excessive shedding….

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Reasons to Build a Custom Home

Reasons to Build a Custom Home

In the market to buy a new home? Why not go custom? A new home, built from the ground up, is your opportunity to design and create the home of your dreams. Everything in the home will be a piece of you. From the doorknobs to tile color, every detail in the home will reflect your personality, style, and needs. As a custom home builder, our team at Luxury Home Solutions is dedicated to designing and building you a home…

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Make Your AC Unit Last Longer!

Make Your AC Unit Last Longer!

While replacing your AC unit at some point in time is unavoidable the typical life of a unit is 10-15 years. It can easily lean more towards 15 if properly taken care of from the start. Keeping your air conditioning system functioning properly takes very little effort on the part of the homeowner can be done quite simply. We have listed out ten ways to extend the life of your central air conditioner. Install your outdoor unit in the shade…

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