Archive for February, 2015

Although it’s unlikely that your air conditioner sat idly through an entire Florida winter, which can be equally hot as it can be chilly, the summer months will certainly require your AC unit to work harder than it had to over the winter. As we enter the final weeks of cool weather and that all too familiar humidity begins to set back into the air, it’s time to start preparing our air conditioners for the hard work to come. Instead Read more

Older homes can be quaint, cozy and beautiful, sometimes adorned with fun surprises like real hardwood floors under the old shag carpeting or intricate porcelain tiling in the master bathroom. Some surprises, however, like leaky air ducts and cracks and crevices near windows and doors are not so fun. With warmer weather approaching, you’ll want to make sure your older house is ready to combat it. Here are a few ways to stay cool in your old home. Close the Read more

When your home starts heating up, you rely on your AC to kick in and cool you down. But what do you do when your AC switches off before it finished its job? When air conditioners are constantly going on and off, on and off, this is a problem known as short cycling. It’s a common issue many homeowners face, which can lead to many, more major issues. If you’re frustrated with your on again, off again system, find out Read more

Flowers are blooming, the sun is out and the grass is returning to a healthy shade of green. Ah, isn’t allergy season beautiful? … Oh, did we say allergy season? Sorry, we meant spring! We all know that with spring comes pollen, and with pollen comes itchy eyes, runny noses and perhaps some obnoxiously loud sneezing. So, save yourself the struggle and actually enjoy the changing of the seasons by allergy proofing your home! Here are a few tips for Read more

Most of us like to think that our home’s air is relatively safe. After all, air pollution is something that happens outside the house, how could it be getting in? The truth is, if you are not looking after your AC, the air inside your home may be just as bad as the air outside. Allergens, smoke, mold and other pollutants can creep into your home if they are not properly filtered out. If you’re trying to figure out how Read more