Little Known Air Filter Facts

Facts About Your AC Air Filter

Air Filters have a big job to do when it comes to keeping your heating and cooling system performing optimally. Often overlooked, air filters can quickly accumulate dirt and debris if not changed regularly enough, leaving homeowners and renters perplexed when they must constantly remove a fresh layer of dust every day. Unless you are … Continued


How to Optimize Your HVAC Maintenance Appointment

4 Ways to Prepare for Your HVAC Maintenance Appointment

We’ve all had various appointments that take far longer than we’d like, from doctor and dentist appointments to home repairs. However, while many people have recently learned great ways to cut wait times and make other appointments more efficient, many customers still don’t know how to optimize their HVAC maintenance appointments. In order for you to obtain … Continued


Does Insulation Affect My AC?

Does Insulation Affect My AC?

Floridians know what it takes to cope with hot weather. They also pay more to keep their homes cool during the hot summer months. Having enough of the right kind of insulation has a direct impact on the efficiency of your heating and cooling system, plus it will help lower energy bills. In order to … Continued


Do HEPA Air Filters Work?

Do HEPA Air Filters Work?

While there are many types of filters used in conjunction with forced-air heating or air conditioning systems, the HEPA filter purifies the air by reducing allergens much more efficiently than typical regular-grade filters. Still, some might wonder if the investment is worth it in terms of air quality. Here are some things to know about … Continued


Is My AC About to Die?

Is My AC About to Die?

If there’s one thing that Brevard County residents are familiar with, it’s AC woes. Like most Floridians, they’re intimately acquainted with air conditioning challenges in a hot and humid climate. If your AC system is exhibiting the following symptoms, it could be on its way out. 1. AC Isn’t Cool This one is pretty simple. … Continued


How Should I Prepare My Air Conditioner for the Winter?

How Should I Prepare My Air Conditioner for the Winter?

Your air conditioner works hard to keep your home comfortable throughout the year. It is easy to take this for granted until a problem arises and it stops working. Twice-yearly preventive maintenance is key to keeping your AC running in top condition in all seasons, but many homeowners forget to schedule the fall service visits. … Continued


Should I Turn off My AC When I Leave for Work?

Should I Turn off My AC When I Leave for Work?

When you’re hit with an insanely expensive electric bill, you might feel like trying drastic measures, such as only taking cold showers or turning your AC off when you leave for work during the day. However, turning the AC off entirely, even when you’re home is unoccupied, actually puts more strain on your entire system. … Continued


Oversized AC Unit

What Happens if you Oversize an Air Conditioner?

For cooling, size matters. Many people operate under the assumption that an air conditioner cannot possibly be too big for their home or office. They are assuming that the more cooling power they have at their disposal, the better. However, this thinking is misguided, and there are many reasons why having an air conditioner that … Continued


Will an AC Filter Catch Pet Hair and Dander?

Will an AC Filter Catch Pet Hair and Dander?

Improving the air quality in your home can help to prevent allergic reactions such as coughing and sneezing from the contaminants that enter from outside or inside a building. Homeowners probably know the importance of changing an air conditioner’s filter once a month to protect the device’s components from dust that can ruin mechanisms, but … Continued


Should I Change My Air Filter After Hosting a Smoking Guest?

Should I Change My Air Filter After Hosting a Smoking Guest?

Whether you enjoy having houseguests, or you occasionally rent out a room through a site like Airbnb, you might have to deal with the occasional issues of hosting a smoker. Even if that distant relative claims they don’t smoke, if they’re sneaking cigarettes in the bathroom and running the fan, you’re still going to have … Continued