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Buying a new home is an exciting time with lots to do between the time you enter into a purchase agreement until your closing date arrives. Because this purchase is likely to be one of the biggest investments of your life, you will want to make sure that everything is up to par by having a home inspection. But did you know that you should also have a separate inspection of the home’s heating, air conditioning and ventilation system?

Anyone who lives in a place with temperature extremes understands the importance of balancing comfort and budget. Though it may be tempting to turn the air conditioner up to a gale-force Arctic breeze during the hottest days of summer, or to crank the heater to Death Valley levels for the chilly winter, consumers know that a steady hand on the thermostat will save them money in the end. Instead, they may look for other ways to achieve the balance between their cold feet and their pocketbooks.

For many, economical climate control for the home may include closing the vents or registers in unused rooms. The belief that preventing air flow to one room will require less of the system and will divert conditioned air to rooms that need it may seem a natural assumption, but it is also an incorrect one. Closing the vents to unused rooms will not save you money, and in fact can end up costing you more money in the long run.

Summer has drifted away on an ocean breeze, and autumn has left us all behind. Winter has officially arrived in Jacksonville, and even though our winters are typically far milder than in other parts of the country, we still need to prepare our homes for the change in weather. While you may have done the smaller chores to ready yourself for cooler temperatures, such as airing out the heavier blankets or washing your favorite fuzzy socks, you may not have thought to winterize your home.

 When you think of your air conditioner, the first thought that comes to mind is usually how it keeps your home cool and comfortable during the warmest times of the year. But you might be surprised to find out that it also can provide you and your family with some unexpected health benefits. Here are a few reasons why your home air conditioner’s job does not end with just cooling your home.

People have been heating their homes for about as long as they've had what could reasonably be called a home. Even before that, hunter and gatherer tribes would use heat in what we might now refer to as campsites to stay warm during times of rest. While technology has come a long way, few people understand where heating really comes from.

Keep reading to learn more about the history of heat and how we've improved upon this natural concept over the years. You might be surprised at how technology has changed so rapidly, perhaps even in your lifetime!

If you are like many homeowners, you probably have concerns about the rising energy costs to run your home. You might even be concerned about reducing your home’s carbon footprint and have made attempts to go green and save energy where you can. But did you know that running your home’s heating and cooling system could account for 56 percent of the energy used in your home? Choosing to upgrade your older and less efficient system to a modern and greener system is not only good for the environment. It is also good for your wallet.

Here are the top reasons why you should go green with the HVAC in your Jacksonville home.

Air conditioning can keep you comfortable on even the hottest days of summer. It can also help you sleep better at night when the temperature just doesn’t drop enough to allow you to open up your windows for fresh air. Whether you’re choosing the right air conditioner when it’s time for an upgrade or you’re building a new home, choosing the right size air conditioner can be tricky.  

The hottest days of summer are behind us now, and while your A/C is likely still putting in some work around the house, there’s a good chance it’s not going full-blast all day. Depending on the week, you might even be able to turn it off at night and instead open your windows for some cool air.

Your home’s air conditioning system depends on its refrigerant to keep your home comfortable. The refrigerant used in your A/C circulates through the system removing heat in the air from inside your home and then dispersing it outdoors. But when leaks happen and the refrigerant level drops or loses pressure, it will have an effect on your air conditioner’s performance. So, how do you know if your system is leaking refrigerant?

You rely on your heating and air conditioning year-round to maintain a comfortable temperature inside your home. It is an essential piece of equipment that can easily be taken for granted. To ensure your unit continuously operates efficiently and effectively, you must be proactive about routine maintenance and you need to know when is the best time to upgrade to a new unit.