Blog Posts in January, 2018

A Quick Guide to Choosing the Right Air Filter

Most people don’t pay nearly enough attention to the air filter in their heater and air conditioner. You should be changing your filter at least a couple times per year, and some homes need to change their filter even more often than that. However the filter you choose to replace your current one is a decision you shouldn’t take lightly as choosing the wrong one could have some pretty disastrous ...

Five Factors that Shorten Air Filter Life

The air filter in your air conditioner or heater needs to be periodically changed, but few people change it as often as they need to. This is particularly true for those whose homes have one or more of these factors that can greatly increase the amount of contaminants that your filter has to remove from your air. If you have any of these factors in your home, you need to be regularly inspecting ...

When is the Best Time to Schedule an HVAC Tune-Up?

Your air conditioner and heater are a lot like your car: the more you take care of them, the longer they’ll last and the better they’ll run. Also like your car, your heater and air conditioner both need to be maintained periodically to keep operating at their peak condition. While your car may need the oil changed every 3,000 miles or so, your air conditioner and heater should both receive a ...

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing?

If there’s one thing Florida is known for, it’s our mild weather. In fact, when we’re not dealing with a hurricane, we enjoy almost year-round sunshine and mild winters with warmer temperatures. That being said, it often surprises people to learn that their heat pump can freeze over. The cause isn’t necessarily the weather outside, but the conditions your heat pump operates in. Let’s take a closer ...

Four Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality

The air quality in your home can have a huge influence over your health and comfort. Poor-quality air can trigger asthma attacks, severe allergies, and even cause illnesses, leading to a downward spiral of health issues. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do that make an immediate difference in your air quality, helping you obtain the relief you desperately need. Here are just four of ...