Florida Power & Light is embarking on a new endeavor to help customers remember to change out their air conditioning filters in hopes to save utility usage and also to be more energy efficient. The program works by adding a varied fee to your monthly bill and in turn, you receive filters in the air each month to swap out and replace the old one with. The length you commit to is what affects the price: 1 month ($15), two months ($7.50) or 3 months ($5.95) commitment will lock you in to the program for the given length of time.
With the program, delivery and shipping are both free, and any change in fees will be notated by a letter with your monthly bill at least 45 days prior to the change. Benefits of the program can vary depending on personal usage, convenience of not shopping for filters, or overall utility consumption of your household. Also, renters vs. homeowners will have different pros and cons as well--if you rent, should your landlord foot the bill since it should technically extend the life of their unit? Should your landlord be responsible for filters in the first place? These are things to consider. If it seems right for you, the air conditioning repair experts want you to go for it!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Keep Your Air Ducts Clean
The ducts in your air conditioning unit are a vital part of a healthy functioning a/c. Potential health risks such as mold, germs, bacteria and fungus can live in the air conditioning ducts and therefore contaminate the air that is being pumped into your living space. Here at the air conditioning maintenance team, we want to make sure your family and your home are safe.
Regardless of the potential dangers that could form in your air ducts, don't be fooled into thinking they need to be cleaned constantly or that all ducts are subject to these dangers equally. As you get your annual air conditioning system check-up, the ducts will be investigated and you'll know from there if they need to be cleaned. According to the EPA, the ducts will get dirty over time, so cleaning them is logical.
Remember to work with a reputable air conditioning company that you TRUST, and who's diagnosis you value. Your friends at Edd Helms are available for your air needs...call us today!
Regardless of the potential dangers that could form in your air ducts, don't be fooled into thinking they need to be cleaned constantly or that all ducts are subject to these dangers equally. As you get your annual air conditioning system check-up, the ducts will be investigated and you'll know from there if they need to be cleaned. According to the EPA, the ducts will get dirty over time, so cleaning them is logical.
Remember to work with a reputable air conditioning company that you TRUST, and who's diagnosis you value. Your friends at Edd Helms are available for your air needs...call us today!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Up Your A/C Efficiency
As we've told you time and time again here at the Miami air conditioning repair team blog, air conditioning maintenance is essential to a healthy air conditioner unit and also to conserving energy and money. As with other electronics and machinery that is used daily--such as your car, your coffee maker or even your computer, maintenance is key. Changing oil, cleaning out coffee grinds, or even running anti virus software are examples of how these items need maintenance. For your air conditioner, it's a little different, but still important.
The air conditioner has several parts that you need to show some TLC to. One of the easiest and most important parts of a functioning air conditioner is the filter. The filter is an easy and inexpensive piece that you swap out each month to maximize air flow. An old filter gets build up of dirt, dust and other debris that inhibits free flowing air into your home. Subsequently, your air conditioner works harder and uses more energy--no good for your machine or for your wallet!
We recommend marking a date to change your filters and setting it in your Outlook or your phone, so that you don't let months go by without changing it. It takes 5 minutes and goes a long way!
The air conditioner has several parts that you need to show some TLC to. One of the easiest and most important parts of a functioning air conditioner is the filter. The filter is an easy and inexpensive piece that you swap out each month to maximize air flow. An old filter gets build up of dirt, dust and other debris that inhibits free flowing air into your home. Subsequently, your air conditioner works harder and uses more energy--no good for your machine or for your wallet!
We recommend marking a date to change your filters and setting it in your Outlook or your phone, so that you don't let months go by without changing it. It takes 5 minutes and goes a long way!
President Obama Doesn't Use Air Conditioning?!
According to President Barack Obama's right-hand man, Obama loves to leave the air conditioner off--even in the midst of summer--to recreate the climate of his native island of Hawaii. Whether it's in the car or the oval office, Obama likes it in the 80s at least.
These insights to the President's climate choice come courtesy of Mr Love, a man who's been his bodyguard/constant companion since 2006. For those not shy of the heat, Mr Love is stepping down from his position to attend business school--which means there are some shoes to fill in Washington.
With weather preference like this, seems like President Obama should make more visits to South Florida, right?! Here at the Miami air conditioning experts, we sure think so. If you prefer your home a little cooler than 80, don't hesitate to contact your trusted air conditioner team at Edd Helms.
These insights to the President's climate choice come courtesy of Mr Love, a man who's been his bodyguard/constant companion since 2006. For those not shy of the heat, Mr Love is stepping down from his position to attend business school--which means there are some shoes to fill in Washington.
With weather preference like this, seems like President Obama should make more visits to South Florida, right?! Here at the Miami air conditioning experts, we sure think so. If you prefer your home a little cooler than 80, don't hesitate to contact your trusted air conditioner team at Edd Helms.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Use the Sun to Cool Your Home
It's no secret that Florida is one of the sunniest places in the US. Because of this fact, it makes Florida the ideal place to dive in to solar power. Aside from the fact that solar power can cut energy bills by up to 60%, it's also incredibly beneficial to the environment and cuts down on fossil fuel usage.
As local South Florida air conditioning repair professionals, we understand the value of harnessing solar power. For those who can't undergo the full transition, however, there are energy conserving tricks that can help you maximize your air conditioning consumption and also to stay comfortable in the famous Florida heat.
If you need air conditioning tips and advice, don't hesitate to contact your favorite a/c team at Edd Helms. We've been helping families and individuals "cool it down" for decades here in Miami!
As local South Florida air conditioning repair professionals, we understand the value of harnessing solar power. For those who can't undergo the full transition, however, there are energy conserving tricks that can help you maximize your air conditioning consumption and also to stay comfortable in the famous Florida heat.
If you need air conditioning tips and advice, don't hesitate to contact your favorite a/c team at Edd Helms. We've been helping families and individuals "cool it down" for decades here in Miami!
Copper Thieves Target Florida Homes as Well
Throughout the country, hard hit economies have seen an uprising of copper thefts, notably from the outdoor air conditioning units of homes. Here in Florida, we aren't numb to the issue. As reports pop up from near and far, a recent report was filed in the Miami Herald about a vacant Florida City home that was stripped of copper.
A thief broke into the vacant house, located at the 700 block of Northwest 13th Terrace, and stole three sinks (valued at $500), an air conditioning unit (valued at $500) and copper pipes valued at $200. In addition to the lost appliances, the damage to the walls incurred from the removal of these items is around $250.
Across the country in cities like Phoenix, thieves are ruthless--stealing from public schools and therefore causing students to sit in class suffering from unbearable heat.
A thief broke into the vacant house, located at the 700 block of Northwest 13th Terrace, and stole three sinks (valued at $500), an air conditioning unit (valued at $500) and copper pipes valued at $200. In addition to the lost appliances, the damage to the walls incurred from the removal of these items is around $250.
Across the country in cities like Phoenix, thieves are ruthless--stealing from public schools and therefore causing students to sit in class suffering from unbearable heat.
Tax Credits for Energy Expire This Year
If you've looking to accumulate federal tax breaks for enhancing the energy-efficiency of your home, now is the time to apply the changes. To see tax breaks for the upcoming tax season, homeowners must have the renovations completed by December 31, 2011.
Renovations in your home such as new windows and upgraded air conditioner units can give back to your tax refund. Tax credits break down for Broward County as follows:
$150 for new boilers/furnaces
$200 for new windows
$300 for a/c units, heat pumps, water heaters, and biomass stoves
$500 for asphalt roofs, insulation
Aside from the initial tax breaks, keep in mind that by making your home more energy-efficient, you're also poised to save money month by month on your electricity bills. Now is the time to make energy upgrades to your home, and we're your go-to for a new air conditioner from your local air conditioning experts!
Renovations in your home such as new windows and upgraded air conditioner units can give back to your tax refund. Tax credits break down for Broward County as follows:
$150 for new boilers/furnaces
$200 for new windows
$300 for a/c units, heat pumps, water heaters, and biomass stoves
$500 for asphalt roofs, insulation
Aside from the initial tax breaks, keep in mind that by making your home more energy-efficient, you're also poised to save money month by month on your electricity bills. Now is the time to make energy upgrades to your home, and we're your go-to for a new air conditioner from your local air conditioning experts!
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