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The 50% Rule for Replacing Your Old Furnace

December 25th, 2023

How do you know when your furnace is on its last leg, and when it still has some fight left in it? There are a few ways to tell when it’s the right time, one of those being the 50% rule. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth fixing your furnace or not, you came to the right place.

When your Tampa furnace is broken and you call a technician in, you don’t know what the bill is going to be. The repairs could be minor, or it could be four figures worth of fixes. Here’s how you figure out what works best for your budget and your home when you get hit with that kind of estimate.

How Often Do You Need Duct Repairs?

December 11th, 2023

When you think about getting your HVAC system repaired, you probably think of the condenser coil, maybe unclogging the drain line, or fixing a refrigerant leak. Ductwork is out of sight and out of mind, yet it requires repairs from time to time just like the rest of your HVAC system does. The question is: how often should you expect to fix your ducts?

We’ve handled plenty of AC duct repair in Tampa over the years, and we can confidently say that there’s an average timeline where you should schedule duct testing, sealing, and repairs. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Prevent as Many Heating Repair Requests as Possible

November 27th, 2023

We see a lot of requests for heating repair in Tampa—more than you may think. In Tampa, we don’t use our heaters all too often, but when we feel the need to turn the dial higher and kick the heater on, we want to know it’ll be there for us.

Having constant heater repair requests gets in the way of that surety, and we don’t want that for you. Instead of calling your heater repairman once per year, like clockwork, let’s tell you how a lot of these problems start so you can be proactive and stop them before they surface as real problems.

Run Through This Checklist Before Calling for AC Repair

November 13th, 2023

Your air conditioner isn’t behaving, but before you jump to the phone and make a call, let’s walk through a few things you can check to see if it’s an easily fixable problem or not. Either way, we’re here for air conditioning repair in Tampa, but if you can fix your problem and save a few bucks in the process, then why not? Here’s what you need to do.

AC Riddled With a Dripping Noise? Here’s How to Stop it

October 2nd, 2023

Your AC usually blends into the background. You barely notice that it’s on, and that’s the way it should be. But now something new has popped up: this frustrating dripping noise that’s simply driving you mad, and makes you wonder if something bigger is happening with your AC.

So let’s look at how to stop dripping noises from your air conditioner so you can get back to enjoying your peace, and make sure there’s nothing seriously wrong with your air conditioner.

Classic Signs of a Broken Furnace

September 18th, 2023

When your furnace kicks on, you hear a bit of a noise, then you feel warmth begin to fill the house, and you stop thinking about it. But in the background, your furnace goes through its paces trying to keep your home warm.

There are so many components and aspects of its operation that a broken furnace in Tampa, FL isn’t exactly uncommon. Let’s talk about what signs you can’t ignore and what they mean.

What Counts as an AC Emergency?

August 16th, 2023

Your AC isn’t working as intended, but is it an emergency, or can you wait it out for your HVAC technician to get there? Emergency calls often take priority, but you want to make sure you classify the problem that you’re calling about with accuracy.

When you get AC repair in Tampa, it can often feel like an emergency because of the heat and humidity. After all, if it’s in the middle of a heat wave, it’s as close to an emergency as you can get. Let’s talk about what constitutes an air conditioning repair emergency.

4 Possible Reasons Your Condensate Drain Line Is Leaking

July 24th, 2023

Your condensate line is pretty important for your air conditioner. It’s used to efficiently remove water that your HVAC system dispels. But when your drain lines start leaking, you run into a big problem.

Condensate drain line leaking means water can drain into the wrong place, cause backups, or cause water to pool up around the foundation of your home instead. We don’t want any of that to happen, so let’s take a look at four reasons your line is leaking and what to do.

Is a Ductless Mini Split System Worth It?

July 10th, 2023

You hear about ductless mini splits all the time. They’re the future, they’re amazing … but are they? Or are they just new and shiny? We’ll cover all the details about ductless mini splits now so you know what works best for you.

Getting a split system air conditioner in Tampa is considered an upgrade, but some of the features they provide might not be worth it to you based on living conditions, number of occupants in your house, and a variety of other factors. Here’s what you need to know.

Why Regular AC Service Is Critical for Indoor Air Quality

June 26th, 2023

Your air conditioner has a level of filtration built into it. That helps pull dust and debris out of the air before it goes into the inner workings of your AC, and then back through your vents into the air you breathe. Many homeowners don’t realize how closely related regular AC service is with their indoor air quality.

When you get annual AC service in St. Petersburg FL, you get a tune-up for your air conditioner that helps your indoor air quality at the same time. This is what it does for your home…