The A/C Guy of Tampa Bay Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Indoor Air Quality’ Category

The Hidden Costs of Duct Issues

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Your air ducts are a vital part of your home’s space. They’re not just where your HVAC system sends air conditioning or heating to keep your home comfortable, but they also exist in the various crawlspaces, basements, attics, and closets of your home, out of the way but working diligently.

If your air ducts start to leak, break down, or become dirty, it can spell disaster for your HVAC system and your home comfort. It might not seem like much at the moment, but you can require duct repairs in Tampa behind the scenes.

Let’s talk about what some of the hidden costs of air duct issues can be.

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Do Your Ducts Go Bump in the Night?

Monday, October 21st, 2024

It’s late at night while you put together the finishing touches on your Halloween costume. The whole family is excited to do some trick-or-treating and they’ve all got costumes and props ready to go. But before you head to bed, there’s a creaking noise that just won’t leave you alone. What’s causing this bump in the night, and should you be nervous about it?

Well, we’d like to preface this blog post by simply stating that your house is not haunted and you’re not being chased by a ghost. No matter how scary the seasonal movies are that you’ve been watching, we promise that there are no goblins causing mayhem in the middle of the night. What might be happening is your air ducts are in disrepair and need to be fixed by a licensed contractor.

For spooky season, we’d recommend our customers call our team to inspect them and detect any hidden duct problems. We’re offering this service for 20% off right now!

For everyone else, keep reading to learn about some common duct problems in Tampa you might encounter.

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How Damaged Ductwork Impacts Your Air Quality

Monday, May 13th, 2024

Ductwork is absolutely essential for your home comfort unless you’ve got a specific ductless system like a mini split. Most homes use average forced-air heating and cooling systems, like central air conditioners and furnaces, which rely on a network of air ducts to transport that air throughout your home.

But just like any component of your home comfort system, ductwork can get damaged and run into serious problems. Even just a minor crack or leak in your air ducts can lead to a tangible increase in your energy or heating bills at the end of the month, as well as a reduction in your indoor air quality, which doesn’t go away and can even get worse. Air duct replacement in St. Petersburg is often the best solution when things get really bad.

Let’s find out how you might detect if your air ducts are damaged and what that might mean for the future. And don’t forget, the AC Guy of Tampa is “your guy” for all things HVAC related!

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How a Whole House Dehumidifier Can Help Prevent Mold

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Mold is a major issue in Florida, especially here in St. Petersburg. It can destroy areas of your home, cause sickness, and lead to an unsafe living environment. It’s a big deal.

The solution? Pulling excess moisture from the air with a whole house dehumidifier in St. Petersburg. You need to bring that humidity down to acceptable levels where mold and mildew won’t have an ideal breeding ground.

Let’s go over why whole house dehumidifiers are important and the benefits they provide.

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Why Does My House Smell Like Mildew Out of Nowhere?

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

You turn on your air conditioner, walk through your home, and a minute later you smell something. It immediately catches your attention and won’t let it go: a rancid smell in every single room.

At least, every room in your home with a vent. That odor is mildew: a disgusting fungus that thrives on dark, moist conditions. It can begin in the winter when the heater is on, and get worse in the summer when you turn your air conditioner on.

To vanquish the mildew smell coming from vents, you’ll need professional services. If you want to prevent mildew growth in the future, this is what you need to know.

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Why Invest in a Whole-House Dehumidifier Rather Than a Portable One

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Portable dehumidifier in the edge of a room.

Portable dehumidifiers are attractive because they’re cheap, small, and can usually fit on your coffee table. Anyone who has used a portable dehumidifier before knows that the inconsistencies and lack of effectiveness really bring life to the old saying,”You get what you pay for.”

A whole-house dehumidifier offers an intense level of control over your home’s humidity. You can control the humidity in each room of your house, eliminating the need for a portable unit in the first place. Here’s what you need to know.

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How Can You Tell You Need Duct Repairs?

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

The ductwork of your home’s HVAC system is as essential as its other major components, the air conditioner and the heater. But it often comes in third in how much attention it receives because it remains mostly hidden from sight. You won’t think of the ducts as needing repairs if you can’t easily see what condition their in.

Ductwork does age, however, and it can sustain damage from construction, temperature changes, vermin, and corrosion. You may at some point need to arrange for HVAC duct repair because your old ductwork has developed air leaks and gapping. Ducts that lose air will harm the energy efficiency of the whole HVAC system as well as its effectiveness, leading to steep costs you wouldn’t ordinarily have had to pay.

We want to help you notice when you’ve got ductwork in jeopardy so you can avoid these troubles. Below are some warning signs that will alert you to possible duct repair needs.

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Signs You May Need a Whole-House Air Purifier

Monday, September 19th, 2022

If you’ve thought about getting a whole-house air purifier in St. Petersburg, FL, this blog can give you some help in making the choice. We honestly think most homes will benefit from some type of air purification or air filtration system, but you might still be on the fence about it. We’ll look at signs in your house that indicate a high level of indoor pollutants and contaminants that an air purifier can reduce.

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What Indoor Contaminants Will an Air Purifier Remove?

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

You may be considering getting an air purifier in Dunedin, FL to improve your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). We think this is a great idea, especially with more people staying indoors because of the intense heat and humidity. We can provide you with information on what types of pollutants an air purifier will remove from your home to help you understand better how these installations can improve IAQ and the general health of the people in your household.

Before we go into what contaminants air purifiers remove, we want to point out what they don’t remove well, which is large particles: dust, pet dander, lint, and pollen. The best way to remove these is with a standard air filter. And that’s a good place to start when looking at the contaminants an air purifier does remove…

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Do You Need Air Filters or Air Purifiers for Your House?

Monday, June 27th, 2022

If you’re asking yourself whether you should have air filters or air purifiers added to your house, it’s because you’re concerned about the quality of your indoor air. You have good reason to feel worried: poor indoor air quality is a major problem in many buildings, with the Environmental Protection Agency estimating that the air quality indoors is often three to five times worse than the air outdoors. This is because buildings like your home are constructed for maximum insulation—and this means there’s little fresh air circulating to cleanse out stale and contaminate-filled air.

Air filtration and purification systems are an excellent way to boost your home’s air quality by removing the majority of unwanted particles from moving through the HVAC system. But how do you know which one to get and what type you need? The job is easier than you think: you just need to get in touch with our team. We offer full service to install indoor air quality systems.

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