Our 2022 Guide to Refrigerant

February 21st, 2022

Let’s face it: in the hot summer months, as long as your air conditioner is working properly, you’re probably not paying much attention to it. So, it’s no surprise that you might not know how your AC works (no worries, that’s what we’re here for). 

One of the most important parts of your home’s heating and cooling systems is the refrigerant, a compound that acts as a heat exchanger in both air conditioning units and heat pumps to cool and warm up your home. 

While refrigerant is a critical part of your air conditioner, it’s also pretty bad for the environment, which is why some of the standard refrigerants are being phased out. Here are the different refrigerants that your air conditioner or heat pump may be using and what you need to do to prepare for the transition.

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3 Ways to Avoid Heater Repairs

February 7th, 2022

An effective home heating system is important to ensure your comfort and safety when it’s cold outside. While the condition of your heater may be top-of-mind during the winter months, investing in year-round preventative maintenance can help keep your heating system in peak shape so that it’s ready when the cold weather rolls around. Here are 3 steps you can take to ensure your heater is functioning properly so that you can avoid expensive and inconvenient heater repairs. If you notice anything wrong with your heater, contact our team of experts for heating repair in Cocoa Beach, FL.

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How to Spot a Refrigerant Leak

January 24th, 2022

If you suspect a refrigerant leak on your AC unit, you may want to know what to look for. There are heat pumps in Melbourne, FL, that may face the same issues now and then. Here’s how to spot a refrigerant leak and why in some cases, the escaping Refrigerant can be more severe than you might expect.

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Your Heater Still Should Be Running Efficiently

January 10th, 2022

How old is your heater? Is it only a few years old? Or perhaps it might be older, but you’ve just recently come to own the property so you’re not entirely sure. Now we’d like to ask, how well does your heater run? Does it sputter and make a lot of noise? Does it run up the heating bill every month?

Sorry for the barrage of questions, but they’re going to be important later on. When you choose to purchase a heater, they aren’t split up into categories like “most efficient” or “most effective.” You should actually be choosing to purchase a heater that is both efficient, effective, and makes you happy. All of these categories are important, and today we’d like to talk about how you shouldn’t compromise on efficiency just for a furnace that you might like or be used to.

And, if your heater is lacking in one of those categories, maybe choosing our team for heating repair in Palm Bay, FL could get things back on track!

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Moving Heat Is Better Than Creating Heat!

December 27th, 2021

You might have already heard us talk enough this year about heat pumps, but we rarely compare heat pumps to other heating systems. Today, we’d like to talk about one of the cool reasons why homeowners are starting to switch to heat pumps, and that’s their ability to efficiently move heat instead of creating it.

Even when temperatures drop, there’s still heat in the environment around us. There’s just not enough heat for us to feel it and stay comfortable. In our warmer and more mild climate, heat pumps have a distinct advantage over other heating systems, and that’s their ability to move the heat that’s abundant in our atmosphere and propel it into your home where you can feel it.

Let’s learn about this unique type of HVAC in Palm Bay, FL, and don’t forget to call us if you need help!

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Electric or Gas? Deciding Which Furnace Is Best

December 13th, 2021

When we say that we install furnaces, that’s not the end of the line of questioning. There are many types of furnaces, so as a homeowner you need to make even more decisions!

Don’t panic, we’ve got your back. If you’re not interested in figuring out which type of furnace is right for you, we can do it for you. It’s not really that difficult of a job, and we build our reputation on the fact that homeowners trust us to choose the best system that will cost the least amount of money in the future. Simply put, we’re your team for proper heating services in Palm Bay, FL.

However, if you’re interested in why you might choose an electric furnace over a gas one, then keep reading. We’ll get into the unique advantages of each system and answer the age-old question: which furnace is better?

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Is Your Furnace on the Edge of Breaking Down?

November 15th, 2021

We service a lot of furnaces in this area. While many people might still be relying on air conditioners in our area, furnaces are vital for those chilly nights when dressing warm and using blankets just won’t get the job done. A gas or electric furnace can be an amazing way to heat your home at an affordable cost.

That’s why we stay vigilant for homeowners who require furnace replacement. Many furnaces around here are 20 or even 30 years old and are just not able to provide safe and affordable heat anymore. A furnace that’s breaking down is a recipe for disaster in numerous ways, and today we’re going to focus on how you can tell if your furnace is on its way out.

Read on to learn whether you need a furnace replacement or furnace repairs in Melbourne, FL!

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Is Your Heat Pump Working at Peak Performance?

November 1st, 2021

You can probably remember the feeling you first had when you installed your heat pump. The moment it turned on, it was like a comfort revolution in your home. You could feel certain areas that used to be cold or hot spots, now felt comfortable and in line with the rest of your living space. It was an amazing feeling, and you’re disappointed that it didn’t last just a few years into the future.

But why is that? Heat pumps aren’t supposed to drastically wane in performance in only a few years. What gives?

There are several answers to your question. You could require heating repair in Palm Bay, FL. Or, you could have skipped vital maintenance that’s required for your system to properly function. Today, we’re going to talk about a few ways that heat pumps can be victims of neglect and not work as they should.

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Why Your Heater Needs to Be Cleaned

October 18th, 2021

There are a lot of homeowners in our area who have heat pumps. There are also some homes that have unique heating systems like gas furnaces for those chilly nights of the winter. Regardless of what heating system you have, it needs to be regularly maintained and cleaned.

Before you sit back and relax because you had your heat pump maintained during the spring, we’d like to remind you that heat pump maintenance is required twice a year. Your heat pump will need to be set up for winter as well as summer, because it functions for twice as long as a normal air conditioner or heater!

Today, we’d like to talk about the cleaning process of maintenance and why it’s important. From cleaning furnaces to operate more safely, to cleaning the coils of air conditioning and heat pump systems, HVAC maintenance in Cocoa Beach, FL is a necessary investment.

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5 Reasons to Get an Air Purifier

October 4th, 2021

If air purifiers were free, every home in this country would likely have one. The fact that they cost a hefty sum of money means they need to be worth the investment. Some homeowners can deal with their stuffy, unhealthy air, and others waste their conditioned air by opening a window and getting uncomfortable. Fortunately, the benefits that come with an air purifier make these systems worth every penny.

Sure, you might know the obvious things about air purifiers in Merritt Island, FL. You probably know that they eliminate germs and make a home safer, but do you know what germs they eliminate and how it makes your home safer? That’s what this blog post is for.

We’re going to go into the details about how an air purifier can help your home. Through these five points, we’ll make the case that they’re worth the investment.

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