When you’re shopping around for a new comfort system, you’ll have a wide range of options available. Heat pumps are some of the most efficient systems there are if you live in a climate like ours, where we rarely need heating but still want an efficient system for both cooling and heating.
And today, heat pumps are even more efficient than they’ve ever been before.
In some parts of the country, large holiday meals with lots of people allow homeowners to shut off their heaters completely, as the heat from the kitchen provides enough comfort. In other parts of the country, a heating system is in full force during the holiday season.
But in Florida, we’re still running the AC during the holidays, dreading the extra heat from the kitchen and the warmth of all of those bodies. To keep your family comfortable, you may decide to turn down the thermostat to an extreme temperature—perhaps turning it all the way down to the 60°s.
Even if you do your best to change your filter each and every month, your home might still be full of particles that make you and your family members sick. This doesn’t mean you should neglect this important monthly task. Keeping the filter dirty blocks airflow to your system and makes it difficult for the home to stay cool—and it can lead to all sorts of repairs.
Saving money can be difficult in the summertime, when your air conditioning system is running for most of the day. And your air conditioning system might have lost some efficiency over the years. But if it’s not quite ready for an upgrade, there are still some efficiency upgrades you can make, and they can last in your home for many years to come.
You need a new air conditioning system, but you’re worried about the cost. We know it’s stressful to get a new comfort system, but we’re happy to answer all of your questions when you pick up the phone and talk to our friendly staff members. For now, check out our tips below, and learn how you can save some money on a new air conditioner.
Most people don’t think very much about the inner workings of their HVAC system, especially about air filters. They are more or less something taken for granted. However, ignoring a dirty air filter could actually cause you serious problems. For example, a dirty air filter means that everything past the filter is dirty too, including the air that you breathe. Keep reading to discover just how a dirty air filter can cost you.
An air conditioner in Florida gets a lot of use over the years, which means you might have to schedule service more frequently than people do in other parts of the country. However, many of the most common air conditioning problems are preventable, to an extent, if you take good care of your air conditioning system, pay attention to the signs the AC is in trouble, and schedule professional maintenance services.
Looking for ways to save money, time, and hassle when the new year comes? An HVAC system can become quite a hassle if it breaks down without warning, if temperatures get difficult to control, or if it ends up drastically increasing your monthly bills. Start saving today by setting some time aside for an annual maintenance visit.
