Wow, the seasons change and the allergies kick in. I don’t know about you, but my eyes are itchy, my nose is runny, and the headaches are getting annoying. If you also suffer from seasonal allergies, you feel my pain. Believe it or not, your HVAC system can work for you or against you in
Continue Reading →…you also need to escape the humidity. The good news is that proper HVAC can help with both. Whole home dehumidifiers are an integral part to keeping your home perfectly comfortable and a great escape from the heat and humidity. The upgrade is easy since most A/C pros can simply bolt one of these units
Continue Reading →I’ve mentioned in several articles that the recent government stimulus package incentivizes us to improve the energy efficiency in our homes with a 30% investment tax credit (capped at $1,500) for qualifying projects. In many states, the utilies provide additional rebates for high efficiency air conditioners and furnaces. When you combine the two (tax incentives
Continue Reading →How can you maximize your heating and cooling efficiency? Start by making sure your system is installed properly. If it’s not, it may be running up to 50% less efficienty than its optimal. 50%!! What do we mean by quality installation? We spell it out in detail here, but it boils down to a handful
Continue Reading →Many people tell me when asked, “How often do you change (or clean) your air conditioning or furnace filter?” …once or twice a year…or they don’t remember the last time they changed it! Filters have received a lot of attention in the last decade as we’ve become more aware of air quality in our homes. The problems begin
Continue Reading →We at AC Doctor want to take a moment to congratulate Watsco (our parent company) and Carrier on their agreement to form a joint venture to sell Carrier, Bryant and Payne brand heating and cooling products in the Sunbelt, Carribbean and Puerto Rico. These are two great companies, true leaders in our industry, and with
Continue Reading →Much of the your air conditioning systems efficiency is lost due to a lack of regular maintenance. A central air conditioning system should be checked and cleaned once per year preferably just prior to the cooling season. An inexpensive AC tuneup can be performed by any qualified AC contractor in your area. Make sure and contact your utility (or check out
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