Home was reaching 78 degrees but would not cool below. Resident stated the system would not shut off, would not reach temperature desired, and was causing his energy bill to skyrocket.
Continue readingHVAC Diary: Rat Poop
Rodent droppings cause your house to smell and can be deadly…. Take a deep breath, you just put the rat bacteria into your lungs. Yes, it’s that simple.
Continue readingHolistic Air Quality
Recently one of our technicians, Oscar, had the challenge to visit a home as the resident complained about air quality. On the left is the actual and untouched photo, there is more to air quality than what comes out of the vents. All things need to be considered. Your health begins (and ends) with common […]
Continue readingFilter Choke Out
Dirty air filters are the #1 reason for HVAC system failure. Filth restricts the air flow into the air handler and makes the fan motor work harder. Truth is, cleaning or changing filters saves money and sense.
Continue readingRun Capacitor Run
Over the Christmas Holidays I received a call from Lilly whose heater was not working. Little did she know her capacitor was not working properly. Lilly had an HVAC company come out to get the heater looked at earlier but did not like what was being told to her. The technician stated the unit was 13 […]
Continue readingWhy isn’t my unit cooling?
Keeping you cool (and warm in the Winter) is what Tropical Air of Central Florida is all about
Continue readingShould I turn my system off when no one is home?
Quite simply, no. The energy required to cool you home back down outweighs the energy to keep to house relatively cool. Mainly this is due to the high humidity in Florida.
Continue readingIs it important to have a service maintenance agreement for a residential home?
Well, that all depends on how long you want to get out of your system. Yearly maintenance on your air conditioning system is just as important as the maintenance on your car. How far would you go past 3,000 miles before changing the oil in your car?
Continue readingWhy is my inside unit leaking water?
Most commonly, a leak in the inside unit is actually a stopped up drain line. You should check your drain line to make sure there are no clogs. First, locate your drain line. It is a PVC pipe that should come out of the ground near your outside unit. Hook a wet dry vacuum up […]
Continue readingWill buying an efficient air conditioning system automatically reduce my utility bill?
Yes, to some extent. As long as your equipment is sized for your home and is installed properly. Make sure that your attic is sufficiently insulated and your windows are properly sealed to ensure maximum air efficiency. A good contractor will always inspect your duct system. If your duct work has air penetrations, has collapsed, […]
Continue readingWhy should I get UV lights for my a/c system?
Studies have shown that inadequate ventilation in homes causes indoor air to be up to 2-5x more polluted than outdoor air. With up to 65 million North Americans suffering from asthma (8 million children), allergies or other respiratory issues, these conditions can be triggered by molds, dust, and other aggregates. Did you know that one […]
Continue readingHow important is indoor air quality?
Many people take this one for-granted. Just as it is important for us to eat nutritional food, we also must consider the quality of the air we breath. Start with replacing the air filter in your A/C system on a monthly basis. Not only will this provide for better air quality, but it also can […]
Continue readingA/C system stop working? Simple fixes you can try first
So your A/C system isn’t working at all? That doesn’t always mean expensive repairs. In fact, there are many things a homeowner can check before even calling a service technician. By checking over the following items, you may be able to save yourself from a hot day, while saving some money at the same time.
Continue readingPleated vs. Fiberglass Filters
Deciding on which filter is really dependant upon you. Your budget, lifestyle, & health can all play an important role as to which one you should get. Lets start with the importance of having a filter and the similarities between the two. Both pleated and fiberglass filters play an important role in maintaining the cleanliness […]
Continue readingDigital vs. Mercury Thermostats
Have you recently had your thermostat replaced from an old Mercury to a new digital? Are you wondering why you are having to set your digital thermostat a little lower than what you had your Mercury thermostat on? Why is Digital better than Mercury? Let me start by first saying that it’s good that you finally made the […]
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