Homeowners try all sorts of things to save money. Many of them work — but some of them don’t. Does closing doors help air conditioning and heating bills go down? This is a pretty common practice and seems reasonable, right? The real answer may surprise you. When You Close Doors… It makes sense that if you close off rooms you …
Remember that old Benjamin Franklin quote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” It’s certainly true when it comes to home heating tips. Making sure your HVAC system is working as it should and your home is ready before the cold weather hits Florida is smart homeownership. If you are truly ready, you can have the peace …
It’s a fact. Floridians need their central air conditioners. Whether we’re trying to find relief from the blistering heat we experience about 9 months out of the year or hunkering down to avoid the cool air of winter – you know, anything below 80 – our AC units are used and abused. If you want to ensure your air conditioner …
Humidity levels in your home can make a big difference in your level of comfort. Want maximum comfort all year long? Find out the important details here along with the quick-and-easy guide in our home humidity levels chart to stay cool in the summertime, warm in the wintertime, and just right in the seasons in between. What’s Relative Humidity? Florida …
Staying cool? Dirty condenser coils can have a significant impact on the way your air conditioning system operates on a daily basis. The condenser coil is one of the most important parts of your AC unit — playing a vital role in the functioning of the system. Since your air conditioning is one of the most valuable systems in your …
Florida is a beautiful place to live. Beaches. Palm trees. Warm weather year-round. But, as all Florida residents know, that warm weather can quickly become uncomfortably hot once summer arrives. While dips in the pool and trips to the beach offer quick relief, you’re still outdoors trying to find shade when you’re not cooling off in the water. In fact, …
Your home should be a place of comfort, beauty, and safety. Unfortunately, many homes in Florida and around the United States have contaminants circulating in the air every day. Do you know how to improve your indoor air quality? First, it’s important to understand what can happen to your air without the proper care and attention to the systems in …
Taking care of an AC unit in Florida is a bit different than taking care of one in another state. Our tropical weather requires a bit more effort on our part in terms of AC maintenance – the price of living in paradise. To keep your air conditioning unit adequately protected from these chaotic and damaging storms, here are some …
High humidity levels in your home can leave you, and your family, feeling very uncomfortable. Not only do they make your air thick and cause bacteria and mold to grow, but it can cause you to feel ill and possibly affect your health. What is a good indoor humidity level? When checking your indoor humidity, it ideally should range between …
Are you in the market for an HVAC? Curious how good your old one is? The SEER rating gives you important information when making purchase decisions to help you find the right unit for your home. What You Need to Know About the SEER Rating What Does SEER mean? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Basically, it is a …