There is no doubt that a central AC unit is a major investment. It is one that is inevitable at some point when you own a home or business. All newer units should have an expected lifespan of around 15 years. That time frame can become shorter or longer depending on the level of maintenance and care over the years. The more regular the care, the greater the likely hood that it will reach its full potential. Performing regular maintenance…
We live in the tropics. Warm summer breezes, hot mid day sun, and rising humidity levels can make summer days feel oppressive, however beautiful they may be. Sweltering temperatures outdoors don’t need to take their effect out on you indoors so long as your AC system is well maintained and working as it should be. The fact is that remaining cool in the hot summer season can be challenging in Southwest, Florida. Cranking that air conditioning down to igloo mode…
Spring and summer in Southwest Florida come with nearly daily thunderstorms. Florida storms are known for their numerous lightning strikes. These storms are often intense and short in nature. One minute it’s sunny, the next the sky darkens and you have a torrential downpour. Five minutes later, it’s sunny again. Welcome to Florida! It is important to consider the power surges that can accompany these storms and protecting electronic equipment is important if you wish not to fry your investments….
While we may not be able to visually see the air we are breathing in and that can lead to the assumption that it is clean air, the truth is that there are pollutants floating around in the air we breathe not only outdoors but also in our homes if we do not have a good quality air filtration system in place. In fact, according to research done by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the air circulating inside your home…
Most Floridians when you say the word pollution or pollutants think “outside” and “environment”. But where do you think the air circulating throughout your home comes from? The outdoors, of course. We bring in and breathe in the very same toxic particles… that is unless you have a whole home purification system installed. We wanted to pause in our busy day for a minute to share with you some of the main reasons our clients choose to install whole home…
You press a button and like magic, your home begins to cool down. We live in a wonderful time where this wonderful innovation is in nearly every home and business. This wasn’t always the case in Florida and we are very thankful for the comfort level we have all achieved here in 2019. If you have never taken the time to sit back and really look at your AC unit you may not actually know how it works, and you…
Often when the AC or heat stops working the first thought is “That is going to be expensive”. Whether you are considering buying an entirely new HVAC system or just needing a repair, having your unit on the fritz causes your stress level to go up. It’s easy to disregard how vital your HVAC unit is to maintaining your comfort in Southwest Florida all year long and be focused on the bottom line number – The looming bill. Where do…
Things are heating up again in Southwest Florida even though it is only March. This means we are in for a hot upcoming summer season. While we have all enjoyed the ability to keep our windows open and a breeze coming through our homes now that temperatures have reached up into the 80’s again its time to close the sliders and turn on your AC.. the question becomes, how to do that without jacking up your FPL bill? Option 1….
Have you ever noticed that your air conditioner seems to stop working always at the most inopportune moment? You have guests coming, you are hosting a party, or its the hottest day of the year? Yes, we have noticed this too. Air conditioners stop working for a whole host of possible potential reasons. It can be as simple as a blown fuse but the majority of problems are caused by regular maintenance being overlooked or ignored. That’s great news because…
Living in Florida your Air Conditioner needs to be a workhorse, going nearly year round. We have maybe a month reprieve of cold fresh air where we all open windows and set the button to the off position. Over time this constant running can wear down your unit. You may begin hearing odd noises emanating from your system and this can cause your blood pressure to go up as you automatically assume the worst. Don’t panic. Sometimes it can be…