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Why Get an HVAC Maintenance Plan?

Why Get an HVAC Maintenance Plan?

Set it and forget it Regular inspections are important if you hope to keep your unit for a good long time. Maintenance plans include inspections so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to call and schedule. Your warranty could be invalidated if the system hasn’t been inspected regularly. Inspections help spot minor issues before they become big money devouring problems. Efficiency Matters If your system needs repair it will work harder to regulate the temperature for you. The system…

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Has Your Air Conditioner Been Leaking Freon?

Has Your Air Conditioner Been Leaking Freon?

As the cooler weather hits, it is time to turn off your AC and take a look at how well it has been performing. One of the most common issues, when a system is in use so consistently as it is during most of the year here in Florida, is a refrigerant leak. It works under considerably high pressure. The lines that hold freon can degrade over time. If your system happens to get a leak it will need to…

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Energy Saving Season is Upon Us

Energy Saving Season is Upon Us

Here in Southwest Florida, we run our air conditioners nearly all year long. This adds up when it comes to power usage and billing. In fact, due to our heated climate AC use will often make up one of the largest energy usage charges in your entire home. If you are looking for ways to cut back on your bill, there needs to be a way to cut back on air conditioner energy usage. Here are a few ideas to…

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Turn off your AC and Let the Fresh Air Flow!

Turn off your AC and Let the Fresh Air Flow!

It is that time of year once again Southwest Florida. Crisp cool air has hit the state. Windows and screened indoors are opening and a brisk refreshing breeze is filling homes with fresh air. With temperatures dropping into the 50’s there is no reason to keep your air conditioning on and running. To maintain a comfortable temperature in your home, open the windows on both sides of the house to allow for a good cross breeze. Turn on ceiling fans…

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Clean Your Ceiling Fans for Fresher Air

Clean Your Ceiling Fans for Fresher Air

Though most of us remember to change the air conditioner filter from time to time, ceiling fans often go on for months at a time ignored. Over time the blades collect dust and debris from the air gathering it on the forward moving edge of the blade. It can cake up and become a gray matted fluffy mess. Part of the problem is that while the fan is switched on, the motion tends to mask the visual view of the…

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Is You Home too Humid?

Is You Home too Humid?

Did you know that there was a way to rid your home of humidity without having to buy a humidifier? Indoor humidity levels are the most pleasant at 30% to 50% humidity. Higher than that can get uncomfortable. Your hair may be frizzier than usual, the air feels damp, you may sweat without exertion, pets sweat and thereby need to be bathed more often, sleep may become an issue and even mold may form in damp areas like kitchens, showers,…

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