Creepy critters may be great for Halloween decorations, but they’re certainly not great for your AC unit. Mice, snakes, spiders and lizards are always looking for places to hide, and your AC unit is a hot property. Once they nestle into your system, they can cause extensive damage to the ductwork and wiring. Having pests […]
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All the air handled by your A/C system passes through the air filter at one point or another. Your air filter is a critical component of your system. If it doesn’t get changed out on a regular basis, it can lead to premature system failure, poor air quality, as well as overall lower system efficiencies
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Many of our simple luxuries in life are due to a water heater – a hot shower on a cold morning, clean clothes and bedding, and clean dishes. We may take these luxuries for granted, which is why the water heater in your home is often the most neglected appliance when it comes to maintenance.
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Planning ahead for a hurricane means boarding up windows and unplugging electronics. But, don’t forget about your air conditioning system! Here are some important tips to ensure your air conditioning system is ready for the next hurricane. 1. Schedule an A/C Tune-Up before and after. Schedule your annual AC tune-up service early in hurricane season.
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As summer temperatures rise, so does the humidity outside. Unfortunately, as the humidity increases, our comfort decreases. Not to mention, the humidity makes your air conditioner work even harder to cool your home. Air conditioners cool our homes by removing humidity from the air, and if your A/C unit isn’t working properly, the hot, humid,
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If you’re installing or replacing a central HVAC system in your Orlando area home, you may want to consider replacing it with a heat pump. Air conditioners use electricity to cool the air and push it through the ducts. A heat pump both heats and cools the air – literally moving ambient heat inside (for
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When we think of measuring the temperature of our bodies, we think of thermometers. With our homes, we think of thermostats, but they don’t actually measure the temperature of our homes – they are tools that try to maintain the temperature we set. Types of thermostats and how they work Thermal expansion means when something heats up, it
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Hey, snowbirds! Spring is around the corner, which means it’s almost time for you to head back to your home up north. Before you head back home for the spring and summer, it’s important to make sure your winter home is ready to be vacant for a few months, both inside and outside. In order
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Homeowners have a variety of choices when it comes to heating and cooling systems. Technology has improved efficiency and provided greater control, but deciding which system is best for a new build or a remodel requires looking at the situations in which each system will perform best. DUCTLESS HVAC SYSTEMS A ductless system is usually
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Do you notice that you have dry or flaky skin, or does your water have a chemical or rotten egg smell? Or do you have lots of soap build up or water stains on your plumbing fixtures? If so, you probably need a water filter or softener. Florida is known for its hard water, so
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