Heat pumps are much more efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US DOE.
Continue ReadingYour 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. It can help prevent mold, but once it exists, your air conditioner can’t kill…
Continue ReadingThough air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about.
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According to the ACAAI, 24 million people are affected by asthma—while allergies are classified as the sixth leading cause of chronic illness.
Continue ReadingYou hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your Florida utility bills! But what about creating an energy efficient home?
Continue ReadingSterling Service of Florida extends a warm welcome to all Florida ductless mini split owners. Your ductless unit provides so many perks. It’s a one-stop shop for heating and cooling. With multiple modules, you can achieve individual climate control in each room. It’s also incredibly efficient—up to 30 percent less expensive to cool and 60…
Continue Readingyou can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.
Continue ReadingThese days, you cannot help but think more about killing germs, staying healthy, and paying a little extra attention to personal hygiene. Given that most of us spend about 90 percent of our time indoors, effectively destroying viruses and bacteria is now very relevant to all of our lives.
Continue ReadingYour home’s Indoor air quality is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These pollutants contribute to many diseases as well as respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies.
Continue ReadingThough common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or complex repair.
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