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Is a hurricane is currently predicted to be making land fall in Florida? You probably already know that you should be stocked up drinking water, nonperishable foods, flashlights, batteries, and to prep your home for the storm. But did you know you should also storm proof and maintain your HVAC system for the hurricane? Storm…
Temperatures are rising and so is the amount of time you have your air conditioner on. During the summer months, your air conditioner runs the risk of overheating. But don’t worry! Below are several great tips on how you can help to maintain your AC so it does not overheat. 1.) Change filter – The…
During the summer months, a humidity level below 60% is recommended by experts. High humidity can cause mold growth or moisture related issues and can even lead to health and comfort problems. Moisture-filled air causes A/C to run longer. Luckily, modern A/C units dehumidify as they cool. To lessen need for dehumidification: do not set…
AC Not Working? Here are some troubleshooting tips AC not working? A mid-summer, humid 100-degree day is not the greatest time for your air conditioner to stop working. Unfortunately, this can happen, but before it ever does, it’s good to become familiar with some common problems that can leave your AC not working. Air conditioning…
Your HVAC technicians should be preforming these 8 tasks when visiting your home! Cleaning or replacing the air filter – Doing this keeps dust and other allergens from spreading around your home. Cleaning and inspecting the blower motor – The blower disperses the chilled air over the evaporator in the A/C unit. A dirty blower…
Changing Air Conditioning Filters Filtration is a long subject as there are a multitude of filters on the market, literally, “the good, the bad, and the UGLY”. The best filter is a piece of cardboard; it lets nothing injurious to health through. However, the A/C won’t work with this filtration, so let’s try another approach….
As the temperature outside is getting colder and colder, the more we need our HVAC systems working properly. If something isn’t working right, you should call and get a technician out as soon as possible. Here is a little run down of what to expect when they come to your house for a HVAC maintenance…
Air filters are a very important part to your HVAC system but they’re often overlooked. An air filter filters the air that goes through your heating and air conditioning systems. It may just look like a card board box but really it is made with special materials to make sure the air is filtered out…
A lot of people find thunderstorms soothing, and then there are those who are terrified or them. Lightning storms can do some dangerous damage to an HVAC system. Here is how to keep your home safe. While the effects on your system might not be apparent right away, power surges following an outage can damage…
United States weather patterns vary greatly causing all sorts of stress on HVAC equipment. Some areas of the country are known for causing even more wear and tear than anywhere else. Cottonwood Trees are notorious for plugging up condensers and air inlets with their fluffy seeds that they drop during the summer. This can cause…
Whether it’s extreme heat and cold or searching for food, animals can accidentally end up becoming trapped inside your HVAC System. The result can be a very scary experience for you and especially for the animal. Listed below are some ways you can attempt to prevent this and also what to do if the animal…
With summer looming ahead of us and the heat bearing down, our air conditioners are in full force. That being said, it is very important to maintain a happy life for your healthy AC unit! The happier and healthier, the longer life it’ll have! We have organized a brief check-list below of things to keep…
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