Looking for ways to boost your home’s value? Basic home maintenance top your list. Keeping records of each service appointment is a valuable asset when it comes time to sell your home, not just for your AC system but for any appliance as well. Semi-annual HVAC maintenance key to maximizing optimal performance for enjoying home comfort as well as reaping the benefits of energy efficiency. Whether you are planning on selling your home in the near future or not, here…
Adding ceiling fan usage along with your Air Conditioner can save you money and boost your comfort. While ceiling fans do not lower the temperature of a room they can increase your comfort level. By using fans you can actually allow the thermostat to be a few degrees higher lowering your bill. According to consumer reports, each degree you raise your temperature can save you 3% to 5% on power costs for the year. Using a ceiling fan can…
Let’s face it, we don’t give much thought to our air conditioners unless they break down. Making sure to regularly change your air filter can drastically improve your unit’s efficiency as well as helping to keep your air clean and your health at its most optimal. The main purpose of an air filter is to help trap dirt and dust and keep it from clogging up and reducing the efficiency of your HVAC unit as well as keeping the dirt…
Are your energy bills adding up to more than you would like or expect? Did you give your AC unit the 3rd degree thinking it was the culprit? – If you already had your unit checked and found it to be sound and in good condition you may want to check out a couple of other possible options. Duct Work – This is the number one issue most homes face when it comes to improper cooling. Leaking ductwork not only…
It’s difficult to imagine that people lived here in the tropical atmosphere of Southwest Florida before there was such a thing as air conditioning. The truth is, we all are quite spoiled these days. While it may be 98 degrees outside with 75% humidity, we move quickly from our air-conditioned vehicles right on into our cool comfortable homes or well-chilled businesses. We do not have to roast. Back in the old days, this wasn’t the case at all. If you…
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…
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…
If you live in Florida you know how hot it can get and how difficult it can be to stay cool. You walk out the door and a wall of heat hits you, usually especially for the months of July, August, and September. With added high humidity the only respite is the fact that nearly all homes and virtually all businesses have air conditioning. It was a brilliant invention and has helped keep Floridians and visitors comfortable for decades. How…
The majority of Florida built homes tend to be a single floor. This is, of course, the most efficient and easiest to heat and cool. As the state has become more and more popular over the last few decades not only for snowbirds but for year-round residents, more and more second story homes and multi-floor homes have been being built right here in Southwest Florida. If you have a second, third or fourth floor you may notice that as you…
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…