Tag: Air Conditioning
Things to Know Before Buying a Washable HVAC Filter
Your HVAC system’s overall efficiency is directly impacted by the type of air filter you select because it is responsible for capturing airborne particles that can harm both your health and expensive system components. If you’re one of the many homeowners who uses disposable HVAC filters, you might be unsure whether a washable filter is
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
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
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
When Should I Replace My HVAC Unit?
Your HVAC system (that’s your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit) is an often overlooked workhorse in your home, keeping you comfortable throughout the year. In the winter, the heater will keep you warm, and in the summer, the air conditioner will keep you cool. It also ventilates and dehumidifies the air in your home
Types of Whole-Home Air Filters and Their Benefits
Believe it or not, when it comes to air pollution, the air that you breathe inside your house is likely more polluted than the outside air. While modern homes are more secure and safe from the harsh conditions of the great outdoors, this, unfortunately, means that they also trap contaminants inside. The dust you may
Why Isn’t My HVAC Working?
Don’t worry, we’re some of the best at figuring it out… Unlike most of the country, we use our air conditioners year-round here in Southwest Florida! So when they break down on a warm day during a Florida winter, it can be annoying, to say the least! The good news is that whether
Disaster Averted! Preventing Holiday Hiccups with HVAC Maintenance!
Because Thanksgiving disasters are the WORST…Before guests arrive for Thanksgiving, take note of our checklist! As we countdown the days to Thanksgiving, pause and think about what would happen if your AC breaks down in the middle of the festivities at your Southwest Florida home? While the holidays are usually a joyous time filled
Fall AC Maintenance Tips
With autumn just around the corner, the AC installation, repair, and tune-up professionals at Best Home Services figured it was high time to talk about the most essential fall AC maintenance tips that homeowners in Southwest Florida should know about. Maintaining your air conditioner doesn’t need to be tricky. Neglect your A/C maintenance for
3 Reasons to Regularly Change Your AC Filter
There’s a lot to talk about when it comes to air filters. From knowing how to change your filter to understanding why you’re changing it in the first place, it’s important that homeowners in Southwest Florida take proper care of their home’s air conditioning system. But why, exactly, do you need to change your
