The House Whisperer
Why is it So Hot in My House?
Reading Time: 3 minutes I believe that it is so hot because we live in Florida, we are very close to the equator and some of it may have to do with the tilt of the Earth’s axis in relation to the sun. No wait; why is it so…
HVAC BUYING GUIDE
Reading Time: 3 minutes Purchasing an air conditioning system for your home is one of the more expensive investments you will make so let’s take look at some key things to consider before pulling the trigger on that new air conditioning system. Levels of Quality One of the first…
Caveat Emptor
Reading Time: 3 minutes When it comes to purchases most of us will make in our lifetimes, your home is likely going to be the biggest one you make and getting a proper inspection done to it before you buy can save you thousands of dollars in hidden repairs….
Transfer Switches
Reading Time: 3 minutes In one of my recent posts we learned about generators and the differences between portable generators and whole home systems. In this article we’re going to look at transfer switches, how they work, why they are important and how, if you are using a portable…
Generators: Portable vs. Whole home
Reading Time: 3 minutes Well folks hurricane season is well under way and the time to talk about generators is here. Today I want to look at the advantages and disadvantages of different types of generators to give you power when FPL cant. Let’s start with the portable generators….
Yuck! What’s That Awful Smell?
Reading Time: 3 minutes You just walked in the front door of your home and the whole house smells like someone has had a very difficult time in the bathroom. You head to the bathroom only to discover that sewage is coming up from the drain in your shower….
What is Refrigerant?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Refrigerant is, by definition, a substance that produces refrigeration. So refrigerant is used in anything that produces cold. Freezers, car air conditioners, home air conditioners, and of course refrigerators are all prime examples of where refrigerant is used. Each of the aforementioned examples uses different…
Art’s Whole Home Approach to AC Systems
Reading Time: 2 minutes When it comes to air conditioning, many contractors are so under-educated that when they come to your home to quote a new AC system, they look at the equipment, scribble a price on a piece of paper and leave. If you have shopped for an…
Hurricane Safety Tips
Reading Time: 2 minutes It’s here… we are officially in the start of Hurricane Season 2019!! Hopefully you are still reading and didn’t turn away in disgust at that opening statement. Look I don’t like it any better than you do, hurricanes are flat out trouble especially if is…
Air Conditioning Condensation Problems
Reading Time: 3 minutes As per the norm, I am basing today’s topic on a very common occurrence here in the sunshine state… duct work that is forming condensation and supply vents sweating. I see duct work that is forming moisture on almost a daily basis. So first, let’s…
My AC Is Not Working!
Reading Time: 3 minutes Well this is just great… You have just walked in the front door of your home at 4:27 pm on a random Tuesday. You’re tired from a long day at work, and it takes you about 2.6 seconds to realize that your air conditioner is…
Don’t Drink the Water!
Reading Time: 3 minutes We haven’t talked water in quite some time and I think I should remind you that the water coming from your kitchen faucet isn’t very safe to drink. Well, I take that back… According to the government and local municipalities the water is safe. I…
