A/C Designs of St. Augustine, LLC Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Lakeside’

What Makes a Heat Pump the Perfect Comfort System for Your Home?

Monday, July 11th, 2016

A heat pump is a whole-home comfort system, and the name may be a bit misleading. It’s not just for heating. In fact, a heat pump is an air conditioner first and foremost. While it also heats a home, it uses refrigeration to do so, a process used in most standard central air conditioning systems.

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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Close the Air Vents in Your Home

Monday, April 25th, 2016

One of the rooms of your home is already a little bit chilly, and the rest of the house is still cooling off. You decide that it might help to keep you comfortable, and perhaps save you some money, if you close off the register that allows air to enter that room. Most registers have this option, but we usually recommend against closing them at any time. Here’s why!

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It’s Not the Heat: It’s the Humidity!

Monday, March 14th, 2016

Most Florida residents have heard this saying before. What’s bothering you when it’s warm outside may not be the temperature; it could be the humidity. But have you ever thought about all of the ways that high humidity levels can affect the inside of your home?

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3 Signs that You Should Get a Second Opinion from an HVAC Technician

Monday, January 4th, 2016

Your local heating and air conditioning technicians have years of experience and training in the HVAC industry, which is why you entrust any services or installations to them—rather than attempting to service a large HVAC system on your own. Unfortunately, some HVAC companies take advantage of this trust by charging outrageous prices or providing services that do not really help the customer. If you’re worried that your technician is cashing in on your heating and cooling troubles, don’t be afraid to call in for a second opinion!

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