December 13, 2019 / by Joe Massa / Household Tips, Indoor Air Quality, Maintenance / 0 comments
With a new year just around the corner, you can almost guarantee that people all over the country are making their new year’s resolutions. We’ve all been there—eat better, workout more often, save regularly, spend less, and the list goes on. But have you ever considered making resolutions for your—brace yourself—HVAC? Believe it or not, […]
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How Often Should You Clean Your Air Ducts?
February 14, 2020 / by Joe Massa / Ductwork, Household Tips, Indoor Air Quality, Maintenance / 0 comments
Over the years, we’ve found that this is a common question for homeowners. So is there a hard rule for how often you should clean your air ducts? According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), the best practice is to clean your ducts every three to five years. Remember, this is a general […]
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Washable Vs Disposable Air Filters: Which Is Better?
January 24, 2020 / by Joe Massa / Air Conditioning, Heating, Household Tips, Maintenance / 0 comments
If you’ve owned a home for any length of time, you know that air filters are essential to the indoor air quality of your home and the overall efficiency of your HVAC system. When your filters get clogged up with dust and debris, it can create issues for your household. Typically, we recommend checking your […]
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The HVAC Checklist for Buying a New Home
January 10, 2020 / by Joe Massa / Air Conditioning, Heating, Household Tips / 0 comments
The start of a new year is the perfect time to purchase a home in Florida (two words: buyer’s market). If you’re in the market for a new home, you probably have a list of all the things you want in your home—four bedrooms, three bath, pool, finished basement, etc. But it’s possible that you […]
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Why Your Second Floor Is Hotter Than Your First Floor
January 3, 2020 / by Joe Massa / AC Repair, Air Conditioning, Ductwork, Household Tips, Maintenance / 0 comments
The simple fact is—heat rises. So it should come as no surprise that the rooms on your second floor are a little warmer than those on the first floor. But is it possible for you to change this? Here are a few factors that could be making the temperature gap more noticeable. Closed or Blocked […]
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Three New Year’s Resolutions For Your HVAC System
December 13, 2019 / by Joe Massa / Household Tips, Indoor Air Quality, Maintenance / 0 comments
With a new year just around the corner, you can almost guarantee that people all over the country are making their new year’s resolutions. We’ve all been there—eat better, workout more often, save regularly, spend less, and the list goes on. But have you ever considered making resolutions for your—brace yourself—HVAC? Believe it or not, […]
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How To Keep Heating Costs Low During The Winter
December 6, 2019 / by Joe Massa / Heating, Household Tips, Maintenance / 0 comments
Unlike many other states, in Florida, we enjoy mostly mild winters. Some may go as far as to say that we have some of the best winter weather in the country. But on those occasions when the temperature does dip a little low, it might be very tempting to crank up the heat. Unfortunately, you […]
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Bathroom Exhaust Fans—And Why Your Home Needs Them
November 8, 2019 / by Joe Massa / Household Tips, Indoor Air Quality / 0 comments
For many, bathroom exhaust fans are just an option. But maybe it’s time to rethink that mindset. Bathrooms are usually smaller spaces with only one or, in some cases, no windows. That means that steam from the shower and unwanted odors stay trapped in the space. This is not good for air quality. The Problem […]
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Four HVAC Maintenance Tips to Prevent Costly Repairs
September 6, 2019 / by Joe Massa / Air Conditioning, Household Tips, Maintenance / 0 comments
Between the hot and humid summers and the mild, sometimes chilly, winters your HVAC works hard to keep the temperature in your house just right. What can you do to help ensure it doesn’t fail you right when you need it most? Try our top four HVAC maintenance tips to keep your system running smoothly […]
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Busted: Three Air Conditioning Myths That Aren’t True
August 16, 2019 / by Joe Massa / Air Conditioning, Household Tips / 0 comments
The great debate about how to keep your house cool during the summer heat continues. With the shift in focus on energy efficiency and environmental concerns, it seems the myths surrounding air conditioning units just continues to expand. Here are three myths that are often circulated that we are busting with the cold truth. Myth […]
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Tips to Keep Your AC Running Efficiently During a Heat Wave
August 9, 2019 / by Joe Massa / Air Conditioning, Household Tips / 0 comments
Extreme temperatures continue to be an issue this summer season. When extreme weather hits, it’s important that you’re prepared. It can be dangerous—especially for the young and elderly—to be suck indoors without access to cool, quality air. Follow our tips to keep your air conditioning unit running efficiently—even during a heat wave. Keep Those Filters […]
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