In Jacksonville, FL, heating doesn’t concern us nearly as much as air conditioning does. We’re a warm weather city and heat tends to cause more discomfort and worry than cold does. Even so, our heaters get called into service on those winter nights…
Ways to Lower Your Heating Bills
March 4th, 2014Choosing Between Gas and Electric Furnaces for Heating
February 25th, 2014Jacksonville, FL residents have a lot of different options when it comes to heating their homes. Our mild winters and variety of housing types mean that homeowners can choose a system that works best for their budget and circumstances.
Signs of Heat Pump Short Cycling
February 18th, 2014“Short-cycling” refers to a problem that can occur in an HVAC system when it shuts down before it can complete one of its heating or cooling cycles. There are a number of reasons why this might happen, but one of the most common is that a HVAC system…
Who Wrote the First Valentine’s Day Poem?
February 14th, 2014The celebration of Valentine’s Day is often seen as a modern institution, even if the roots of the holiday go back to Late Antiquity and the figures of St. Valentine of Rome and St. Valentine of Terni. It’s difficult to separate our view of February 14th…
Why You Should Entrust Your Heat Pump Repair to NATE-Certified Technicians
February 6th, 2014In towns like Orange Park, FL, heat pump technology makes an efficient and reliable alternative to more traditional furnace systems. Heat pumps combine the functions of a heater and an air conditioner into one unit, and work extremely efficiently in places like Florida…
AFUE: How Your Furnace’s Efficiency Is Measured
January 29th, 2014Furnaces come in all shapes and sizes, which means there are many different options to choose from. There needs to be a base line to measure your furnace’s efficiency: to tell you that one model functions more effectively than another…
What Are the Best Ways to Avoid Heating Repairs?
January 22nd, 2014Here in sunny Florida, heating problems are pretty low on our list of concerns. Our summers are long and hot, our winters short and mild, which means that air conditioners play a bigger role in our comfort on the whole than heaters.
Signs of a Problem with Your Heat Pump Defrost Cycle
January 14th, 2014Heat pumps use the same basic cycle as air conditioners to both warm and cool your home, making them an excellent all-in-one system for your home. They work especially well in areas with warm winters, making them a very good fit for places like Jacksonville, FL.
3 Benefits of Scheduling Regular Maintenance for Your Furnace
January 6th, 2014In St. Augustine, FL, our summers are long and hot, which means homeowners tend to focus on air conditioners without worrying about their furnaces. That, in turn, means that your furnace can suffer from big problems right when you need it the most…