Have you ever noticed that when you walk from one room in your home to another that the temperature changes? Rooms within a home will not be heated, or cooled, at the same rate for several reasons. Leaving a door or window open. This, obviously, will create a different temperature in the room than others….
Summer heat in Southwest Florida is unlike any other. The high temperatures mixed with humidity can create dangerous conditions for everyone, but especially the elderly. There are some reasons why older adults, ages 65 and over, are more susceptible to heat-related death. Older adults are not able to adjust to temperature changes as a younger…
That time of year in Florida is upon us…Hurricane season. Every year we hold our breath and wait for the next big hurricane. Fortunately, we haven’t had any major storms for years. But, it is only a matter of time until the next hurricane comes along. According to meteorologists, there is a higher likelihood of…
Commercial air conditioners, just like residential air conditioners, often make up a large portion of energy expenses. Air conditioners usually require more energy than many other appliances. However, just like residential air conditioners, there are things you can do at your business or other commercial space to help save in energy costs through your air…
Sometimes your air conditioning system will fail spectacularly and there will be no doubt at all that something is wrong. The fan will stop blowing, or the air coming from the vents will be hot instead of cool. However, most of the time air conditioning systems do not fail spectacularly but instead slowly wind down. …
The Florida Summer is fast approaching, and the heat is going to get worse and worse. Soon your air conditioner will be working around the clock, struggling to keep your house cool against the relentless sun and humidity of the Florida Summer. Before that happens, it’s always a good idea to check and make sure…
Air conditioners will usually last about 10 to 15 years before having a major breakdown that requires it to be replaced. If the AC isn’t appropriately taken care of, that time can be severely reduced. On the other hand, there are many small things you can do to help keep the system running well and…
Some government surveys have suggested that about half of the heating and cooling equipment in the US has not been installed properly, which leads to these systems not performing up to their advertised efficiency or capacity. Improper installation means that the system will wind up costing more to run than it should because it is…
When it is time to get a new AC unit, there are several important things to consider. You will want to find a good AC unit within your price range that is just the right size to cool the home efficiently. In addition, it’s a good idea to consider the unit’s energy efficiency and how…
There are millions of people who suffer from allergies, and many causes of allergies. Unfortunately, some of the most common allergy triggers are floating in the air of our homes. In order to remove these triggers, many people choose to install a whole-home air filtration system that can clean the air and reduce allergies. Here…
There are many parts to a central air conditioning system, including the ductwork, air handler, thermostat, and others, but when most people think about their air conditioner, they may think about the condenser unit that sits outside the house. In many ways, this is the heart of the system, as it is the condenser itself…
One very important component of the air conditioning system is the air filter. Its primary function is to remove particulates from the airflow to keep the workings of the air conditioner clean and efficient. It also helps keep the ducts clean, which helps keep indoor air clean and fresh. It’s very important to replace air…
A well-working HVAC system requires that the home or business is properly insulated, otherwise all of the temperature-controlled air will simply leak out into the surrounding environment—or the surrounding environment will invade the temperature-controlled space. In either case, this will often make the system work more than it should, trying to compensate for this mixing….
Many people visit Southwest Florida every year because of its tropical climate, especially in the winter months when the northern United States are usually blanketed in snow. Florida offers a comfortable alternative. Although the Florida climate is often seen as reminiscent of paradise, there are actually some features of Florida that require people to make…
With the incredible increase over the past decade or so of electronic equipment in our lives, the danger of power surges damaging that equipment has become more and more serious. Although power surges are not the only kind of electrical power disturbance, they are the most destructive. Voltage dips, EM interference, and Radio Frequency interference…
