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.
Want to heat and cool your Gainesville home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?
Get a heat pump.
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.
You may find it helpful to try out each setting and see which one better suits your needs. Each has its pros and cons. For the most convenient and efficient experience, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends switching to a programmable thermostat. Its automated cycling can save you up to 10 percent yearly on utilities without sacrificing comfort.
Aside from the professionals, like ours at Crystal Air & Water, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components?
You could save up to 30 percent on your energy bill when you maintenance services that support ideal system efficiency, according to the IAQA.
Failure to clean.
Those words should never describe dryer upkeep in your Florida home.
Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Florida home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.
If you have a ductless mini split system, you need an air handler to do the heavy lifting. It circulates conditioned air throughout your Florida home. Doing so lets you keep your living space at the desired temperature.
New to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world? When a service technician throws around industry terms, you may feel stumped.