With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it is easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it is designed for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier. Naturally, anything can be confusing at times, so feel free to contact our qualified Crystal Air & Water team members with any questions you may have about your programmable thermostat.
Continue ReadingIf you plan to install an air conditioner in your Florida home, remember to ask prospective contractors if they nitrogen purge when they braze.
Continue ReadingAs the temperatures begin to rise in Micanopy, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?
Continue ReadingLike many other homeowners, you may have heard about mini splits but do not know how they work. You might wonder why they are called mini splits. Or will a ductless mini split benefit me?
Continue ReadingAn air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.
This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger Hawthorne as they have under the heat dome that has scorched most of the U.S. Southwest.
Continue ReadingWe all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat.
But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Gainesville home?
Continue ReadingHere at Florida, we enjoy beautiful scenery, a strong sense of community, and delicious barbecues. What don’t we enjoy? The humidity.
Continue ReadingUnlike a traditional furnace or air conditioning system that requires regular and sometimes monthly maintenance, a geothermal heat pump system is much more efficient and does not require the same frequency of attention. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), there are approximately 50,000 geothermal heat pumps installed in the United States each year.
Continue ReadingWant to heat and cool your Gainesville home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?
Get a heat pump.
Continue ReadingIn the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Florida, creating some significant health problems. At Crystal Air & Water, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.
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