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A Home Insulation Inspection and Update Could Save You Big On Your Power Bill!

A Home Insulation Inspection and Update Could Save You Big On Your Power Bill!

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If the insulation in your home is getting old it can begin to become less efficient. Old insulation can affect the comfort level of your living space as well as the health of you and your family. Let us guide you in recognizing the signs that it may be time to have your insulation replaced. DRAFTY SPACES: Drafts are an issue in both summer and winter as they allow the conditioned air (heated or cooled) to escape. While a slight…

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Top Benefits of Home Humidity Control

Top Benefits of Home Humidity Control

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One of the most beneficial recent advancements in home cooling and heating systems is the addition of humidity control, in addition to temperature control, too many modern thermostats. But why is proper humidity in your home so important? Some of the benefits of proper humidity include: Improves indoor air quality Improves the condition of your skin, eyes, and sinuses You and your loved ones will be ill less frequently Improves concentration Moisture in the air prevents and soothes sore throats…

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Ceiling Fans: The Perfect Pairing with Your Air Conditioning System

Ceiling Fans: The Perfect Pairing with Your Air Conditioning System

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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…

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What Do You Really Know About Your Air Filter?

What Do You Really Know About Your Air Filter?

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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…

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Is It Really Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?

Is It Really Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner?

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It’s Time To Replace Your Air Conditioner. No one likes to hear this news. Homeowners and landlords alike dread the day. Yet it comes for everyone eventually. AC units are made to last ten to fifteen years tops. The fifteen is the high end given that your unit has spent its life in optimal conditions. Unfortunately, our extreme Florida weather and salty corrosive environment are less than optimal for anything made of metal no matter how well you power coat…

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Does Your Air Conditioning Smell Mildewy Fort Myers?

Does Your Air Conditioning Smell Mildewy Fort Myers?

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If you turn on your AC and smell a hint of mold/mildew its time to inspect your HVAC system. Mold is one of the top allergens and in some cases can even be toxic to you and your pets. If there is mold or mildew in your system, it is blowing all over your home, spreading. It’s time to learn how to stop it and save your health. Possible sources: There are three top culprits when it comes to that…

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Does Your Home Seem Dusty? – It Might Be Your Duct Work.

Does Your Home Seem Dusty? – It Might Be Your Duct Work.

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We live in a tropical moist climate here in Southwest Florida. It would seem that dust would remain at a minimum. Yet many homes even here in Southwest Florida seem to have the endless chore of dusting. You clean and only a day or so later, the dust is back, beckoning you to get out the Lemon Pledge once again. It doesn’t have to always be this way! It is very likely that your HVAC system is part of the…

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Air Circulation and Red Tide / Blue Green Algae

Air Circulation and Red Tide / Blue Green Algae

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The news is spreading that not only are Red Tide and Blue Green Algae a danger in and around the water but also inland further in the very air we breathe. As air blows across the surface of the Gulf, it carries with it aerosol nanoparticles of both the cyanotoxin (from the blue-green algae) and the brevetoxin (from the Red Tide) as well as organophosphates (fertilizer and pesticide runoff). All three of these are toxic and the organophosphate is a…

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The Dangers of Old Clogged Air Filters

The Dangers of Old Clogged Air Filters

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Many of us don’t really think about our air conditioning units. Air filters need to be changed regularly to ensure that you are living and breathing in clean air. The slide in filters removes dust, dirt, dander, debris, and pollution. They help with allergies and keep your home smelling fresh. Having a dirty air conditioning filter not only reduces your air quality, but it also restricts the flow of the air making your unit work harder than it should need…

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Interesting Tidbits You May Not Know About Air Conditioning

Interesting Tidbits You May Not Know About Air Conditioning

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If you wanted to buy an in-window air conditioner back during the 1940s, you’d have to fork out approximately $350. With the dollar value back then that is nearly $3,500 in 2018 terms! The first commercial use of air conditioning was in movie theaters. Theater owners wanted to be able to draw a crowd in hotter summer months back in 1917. Most homeowners did not have cooling units and it was an extra incentive that worked! Theater owners got their…

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