A frozen air conditioning unit is a fairly common problem although it quite stressful to many when it shows up mid-summer, especially considering our scorching Ft. Lauderdale temperatures. If you see ice forming on your unit as the months change from cold to warm, it is a cause for concern. There are three main reasons yourCONTINUE READING »
Your average Ft. Lauderdale, FL homeowner spends over $2,000 a year on heating and cooling costs. Energy costs can easily cut into a family’s budget. That’s why it’s important to improve the energy efficiency of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Don’t Do It Yourself While you can obtain some improvements by regularlyCONTINUE READING »
Throughout history the human race has sought out ways to be more comfortable. In warm climates, people seek out ways to cool down, such as swimming, lying in the shade, and air conditioning. Almost all Ft. Lauderdale homes and business are equipped with some type of air conditioning, including central air systems, swamp coolers, window/wallCONTINUE READING »
The Air You Breathe Should Be Fresh And Clean Everyone should breathe air that’s clean and fresh at all times, but this is not something that happens. If a person breathes the air outside, then they may go into their Ft. Lauderdale home and start breathing air that is toxic. Mold, bacteria, airborne illnesses andCONTINUE READING »
If left unchecked, a Ft. Lauderdale utility bill can end up costing hundreds of dollars every month. The good news is that there are easy and inexpensive ways to save money on your utility bills, especially when it comes to cooling your home. Digital Thermostat During the winter, the biggest utility expense is heating. MostCONTINUE READING »
What is a Swamp Cooler? How Does It Cool Air? A swamp cooler is a type of air conditioner that cools air using water. When air comes into contact with water, it reacts with the water, and the air temperature drops. This is why you feel cool right after getting out of the water afterCONTINUE READING »
With the flu season upon us, there are many people who are concerned with staying healthy this year. For the best protection, start in the home. Since the flu virus is airborne, this can take a bit of effort but you can protect yourself and your Ft. Lauderdale home with the right steps. Humidity ControlCONTINUE READING »
Home Insulation Tip One: Complete a Home Inspection Our Ft. Lauderdale customers are often concerned about the high utility bills for cooling their home all year, but there are simple ways to reduce the cost of keeping a home cool. The first thing that homeowners must do is complete an inspection of their home toCONTINUE READING »
Geothermal units are a very efficient way of heating and cooling a home, without having to use an element that actually heats and cools air. This is due to the fact that these units take the stable temperatures from underground, and route it to the home. Throughout the (mostly hot) Ft. Lauderdale seasons, these geothermal unitsCONTINUE READING »
Unfortunately, HVAC units fail during times, when they are needed the most. Whether it is the cooling unit that stops working during the hottest day, or the heating unit that stops working during the coldest day. Even though there are a multitude of causes for cooling and heating systems to fail, there are a fewCONTINUE READING »
