Your furnace is always there in your home, silently purring as it keeps powering the air system that flows throughout your home. However, there comes a time when it – like all appliances – has to go. The problem is figuring out when you should pull the trigger, so to speak, and swap it out
Most of us aren’t home repair experts by any stretch of the imagination, so when something seems like it’s going wrong, our first call is to an experienced technician who will hopefully come save the day. And while whatever issue you’re experiencing will certainly get fixed, you might have to pay a pretty penny to
How often do you think about the insulation in your home? If you’re like most other people, the answer is a resounding Not Often. More often than not, we just assume it keeps the cold air in during the summer while making sure the hot Florida air stays firmly on the outside. But while that’s
While having a functioning HVAC unit is one of the many modern marvels we appreciate and take advantage of, it can be a sort of necessary evil. The benefits one offers are essential to a comfortable home here in East Florida, but on the other side of that coin, we have to pony up the money to pay for that comfort when the energy bill rolls in each month. But, as we said, there isn’t really another choice. You can either get rid of your HVAC unit completely or set aside a significant amount of money for the bill – two less-than-great choices!
Every now and then, we’ve all got to deal with the inevitable break or malfunction of some important mechanical component of our home. They’re irritating, annoying and a nuisance to deal with, and that generally makes for an unpleasant call to the service company. You’re already being forced to schedule an appointment for something you
When problems start to arise with your HVAC unit, sometimes it can be hard to discern the best course of action. Should you throw in the towel with your old, broken down unit and upgrade to a newer model? Will your old unit go out completely on a sweltering hot or bitterly cold day? Or
Did you know that the last Saturday in April is considered National Rebuilding Day? If you have any plans to celebrate on the 28th by tackling some remodeling projects in your home, make sure you don’t forget to protect your HVAC system from dust, dirt, and debris. Here are some tips from your friends at
As you get started on your spring cleaning list this year, your HVAC might seem like a low priority compared to all of the dusting, vacuuming, and decluttering. But keeping your HVAC clean and well-maintained improves your indoor air quality and can lengthen the lifespan of your unit. At Freedom Air and Heat, we always
Sometimes the rays of our Florida sun feel like they are melting us into a puddle. But those same rays of intense heat can also help to cool your home with solar power. Solar air conditioning systems are becoming increasingly popular as a means to avoid dependency on fossil fuels and save money on monthly
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a certified technician for HVAC systems? At Freedom Air and Heat, we employ top notch technicians who are certified with North American Technician Excellence (NATE). NATE is the largest non-profit certification organization for HVAC technicians in the nation. According to the NATE website, “NATE certification
Benefits of an HVAC Maintenance Plan
For a certain amount every month or year, an HVAC maintenance plan can give customers discounts, priority service and much more! If you have a company whose HVAC services you use often, ask them about their maintenance plan and see