How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on the wall.

How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat

June 10, 2025

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.

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Nitrogen Purging While Brazing

Nitrogen Purging While Brazing

May 26, 2025

If you plan to install an air conditioner in your Florida home, remember to ask prospective contractors if they nitrogen purge when they braze.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

May 12, 2025

As 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?

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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A wall-mount mini-split heating and air conditioning unit installed in a new house. A modern heat pump, this unit heats a house in winter and cools in the summer. This type of system eliminates ductwork which is a primary source of inefficiency in a conventional system making this about 30% more efficient. This particular unit has an eye sensor which pans the room looking for hot or cold spots and directs the airflow accordingly.

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

April 28, 2025

Like 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?

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3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave. Close up photo of an AC unit with a white background.

3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

April 15, 2025

An 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.

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Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall.

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

March 10, 2025

We 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?

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Don't Let Your Home Sweat It Out: A Florida Guide to Humidity Control. Glass door with condensation and a tree, high humidity. Texture of water on a glass. Phenomenon of nature and exterior concept.

Don’t Let Your Home Sweat It Out: A Florida Guide to Humidity Control

February 28, 2025

Here at Florida, we enjoy beautiful scenery, a strong sense of community, and delicious barbecues. What don’t we enjoy? The humidity.

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5 Things You Should Know About Geothermal Maintenance. Coils for a geothermal heat pump in the ground.

5 Things You Should Know About Geothermal Maintenance

February 14, 2025

Unlike 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.

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Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense. Photo of a person holding a jar of coins labeled "Savings".

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

January 31, 2025

Want to heat and cool your Gainesville home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

January 15, 2025

In 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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