Because of El Niño, this year’s hurricane season has been quieter than usual, but a storm is still a storm… and it’s important to protect your property. With a couple more months left for potential 2015 Atlantic hurricanes, you can take some steps to protect your air conditioner system, and ensure a safe restart after…
Smart homes used to be showcases for tech companies, but not something the average homeowner could hope to have. But with wifi-enabled light bulbs and an array of smartphone apps, everything from your garage door, deadbolt, webcam, lighting, and music system can be affordably integrated and managed whether you’re at home or on the road….
If your home is your “castle,” or “where your heart is”… [insert other cliche here]… you certainly want it to be comfortable—and that’s why you had a central A/C unit installed. But does comfort have to come at the cost of your curb appeal? You can incorporate your air conditioner into your landscaping theme and…
Where there is moisture, there is the potential for mold. Mold can be a health danger anywhere in your home, but is particularly bad in your air conditioner because air movement (by design) spreads mold spores throughout your living space—potentially causing respiratory and other health problems as you are exposed. So what can you do…
How often do you think about your thermostat? If it’s only when you feel hot or cold, then it’s time to cozy up to your thermostat and learn what it’s capable of—or if it’s time to trade it in for a newer model! In many apartments, condos, and economical or older construction, you likely find…
If we left our climate in charge, we could only seek out a merciful breeze and a shady tree to keep us comfortable in the hottest stretches of southern living. Can you imagine a day without air conditioning? We take A/C for granted as a necessary convenience, but it’s a relatively new development in human…
Often we choose major appliances—including air conditioners and furnaces—based on our current budget and the cost of the equipment and its installation. But the ongoing energy costs of running your HVAC system are important considerations. Energy efficiency ratings help you plan for a system that is in budget at the time of purchase, and stays…
Your air conditioner is a pretty complex system—but it has a simple purpose: to keep you comfortable! Regular maintenance will keep your A/C working efficiently. Replace Filters Your HVAC system is “conditioning” inside air that has come in from outside and passed through a filter to remove particles and allergens. Naturally, the filter clogs over…
WHAT IS SEER? Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating—this is how your AC system is rated for efficiency. It measures air conditioning and heat pump cooling efficiency, which is calculated by the cooling output for a typical cooling season divided by the total electric energy input during the same time frame. A higher SEER rating means greater energy efficiency. As…
Florida Public Utilities Residential HVAC Rebate Program Florida Public Utilities offers rebates to electric residential customers who improve the efficiency of their homes. Central air conditioners and heat pumps that meet program requirements are eligible for a $100 rebate from FPU. Units must be 14 SEER or higher in order to be eligible. Contact FPU for…
The best way to help avoid costly repair bills and get more life out of your Air Conditioning System is to have your system cleaned and maintained. A majority of breakdowns are due to either a dirty indoor evaporator coil or a dirty outside condenser coil. Dirty coils are a big factor in causing compressors…
Hi! I’m Jason and I am excited to offer you reliable and affordable heating and air conditioner services, including installations and repairs, in Nassau County, Florida, and Camden County in Georgia. As a family man myself, I know you don’t have time or money to waste, and neither do I. That’s why I pride myself…
