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Repairing Vs. Replacing Your AC After Hurricane Ian
The HVAC repair team at Best Home Services are members of your community. Now is the time for us all to come together to help each other get our lives and homes back together after Hurricane Ian swept through last month. We know that many of you have sustained damage to your homes, including your
Is a Smart Thermostat a Worthwhile Investment?
Throughout the year, Floridians often look for creative ways to stay cool without breaking the bank. While there are many ways to reduce your electric usage, we recommend installing a smart thermostat to keep you comfortable and save on energy costs! Are smart thermostats worth it? We think so! Keep reading to learn why from
R22 Refrigerant Phase-Out – What You Need to Know
If you have an older air conditioning system in your home, chances are good that it uses a refrigerant called R22 (sometimes called HCFC22 or freon). Unfortunately, this type of chemical coolant contains ingredients that have been found to be harmful to the Earth’s ozone layer. To counter this, R22 can no longer be produced
Common Causes of Drain Clogs
Do you suspect you’re dealing with clogged drains and pipes in your home? If you answered yes, take some small solace in the knowledge that you’re certainly not alone: one of the most common problems that professional plumbers like those at Best Home Services deal with are drains that have become completely clogged. Addressing the
What The New SEER Standards Mean for You
According to the new US Energy Information Agency, new standards for minimum energy efficiency that affect heat pump systems and central A/C are coming in January 2023. What do these new standards mean, and how do they affect homeowners in Naples, FL such as yourself? The A/C repair, installation, and maintenance professionals at Best Home
What is a Generator Interlock Kit and Why Do You Need One?
Hurricane season is in full swing. Are you ready in case of a prolonged power outage? You probably already know how important it is to have a backup generator in case of an emergency, but can you use a portable generator to run the important appliances in your home? Yes! That is where a generator
5 Ways to Protect Your HVAC This Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is here again in Southwest Florida, which means it’s time to prepare! From high winds to flooding, hurricanes can be destructive and dangerous to your house and HVAC system, so make sure to take a few preventative measures to minimize the chances of hurricane damage. Follow these five tips from our
5 Ways to Fix Hot Spots in Your Home this Summer
Do some areas in your home always seem to feel warm no matter how low you turn the AC down? That’s the worst! But be warned: turning down the AC too far will just create cold spots everywhere else and could cause your air conditioner to wear out more quickly. Not sure where to
Do Your Smoke Detectors Need to be Replaced? Here’s How to Tell
If you notice a high-pitched “chirp” coming from your smoke detectors, it could mean that their battery life is drained. But it could also mean that your smoke detectors are nearing the end of their lifespan. We all know that smoke detectors are crucial in preventing fire deaths and injuries, but did you
Naples Homeowners: Don’t Skip These Tankless Water Heater Maintenance Tasks
It’s hard to imagine living in a home that doesn’t have hot water on demand. As a homeowner, you probably already know that your tankless water heater is what lets you keep hot water running through your pipes. It’s a perk of modern-day living that you likely can’t imagine living without, but it’s also an
