Blog Posts in 2018

Can a Thunderstorm Damage Your Air Conditioner?

Simply put, the time when you’ll most want to use your air conditioner is right before a thunderstorm. As any Sarasota resident can tell you, the weather becomes uncomfortably hot and muggy right before the rain starts to fall, and the lure of comfort is difficult to ignore. It’s natural to want to beat nature by turning on the A/C and relaxing through the storm. However, having your air ...

Is a Ductless System Right for Me?

If you’ve been looking into replacing your air conditioner, you’ve probably heard at least a thing or two about ductless air conditioning systems. A ductless system is a small, inexpensive, and energy-efficient air conditioner that is quickly becoming a popular choice for homeowners. There are a number of benefits to these systems that a central heating and cooling system couldn’t ever hope to ...

Four Reasons an HVAC Inspection Should Be On Your Home Seller's Checklist

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are an intrinsic part of most modern homes and can make or break a deal with discerning homebuyers. With this in mind, sellers should consider having a professional inspector or technician take a hard look at their HVAC system to identify any potential issues before putting the home on the market. If certain problems are identified, owners ...

The Four Stages of Your Refrigerant Cycle

Most homeowners know that when they flip on their air conditioner, they can expect cool, refreshing air to start circulating throughout their home until it reaches their target temperature. However, the process for creating this cool air isn’t as widely-known. To put it simply, your air conditioner uses a fluid known as refrigerant to move heat found inside your home to the outdoors. It does this ...