Spring Cleaning: Where to Start and How to Make it Easy for You
There’s nothing as invigorating and satisfying as thoroughly cleaning your home, and there’s no time like Spring to do so. Spring Cleaning serves several purposes: it benefits the overall health of your family, improves the appearance of your home, and allows others to benefit from the items that you no longer need or use. Follow these tips to feel productive, refreshed and ready for warm Spring weather.
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Transitioning Your HVAC System from Winter to Spring
Before you head outdoors to bask in gorgeous spring weather, make sure your HVAC system is ready for warmer temperatures. Below are steps you can take to initiate a smooth transition from blustery winter to cool spring.
Long-term Benefits of Improving Your Indoor Air Quality
With allergy season just around the corner, making sure you have good indoor air quality is surely a prime concern for many households, especially if you suffer from seasonal allergies or live with someone who does. There are several advantages in taking the extra steps to maintain an ideal indoor environment. Below are some of these reasons.
Improve Your Air Quality with These Minor Changes
It should go without saying that proper and regular HVAC maintenance is an excellent way to make sure you and your family enjoy quality indoor air. However, there are other easy and practical steps you can take to further enhance the quality of the air that you breath in your home. Below are a few ways we would like to highlight.
Get the Most from Your System with These Simple Maintenance Techniques
Making sure that your HVAC system is routinely and thoroughly inspected by a reliable and qualified technician is an excellent first step to maintaining the heating and cooling system in your home so that it can function in optimal operating condition. Additionally, you can take the following steps in between regular inspections to help prevent some HVAC problems.
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HVAC Myths Explained by the Professionals at Cox Air
Like most people, you are probably familiar with the age-old saying, “Don’t believe everything you read.” This applies to pretty much anything, and the HVAC industry is no exception. Whether from old wives tales or people who think they know it all, there are plenty of myths out there about the field of heating and cooling. As one of Clearwater’s most reliable hvac maintenance companies, we have heard them all.
You may have even been subjected to a few of them. Everyone is quick to offer advice on how to save money and cut back on utility bills, but how do you know what information to trust? While some suggestions are blatantly obvious, others can seem to be backed by only a small bit of truth.
How Does the Salt Air Affect My A/C Unit?
Homeowners who have the pleasure of living on the coast are the envy of many. However, there are a few downsides to being in close proximity to the ocean — including the fact that salt air is a major source of harm to air conditioners.
Heating System on the Fritz? Troubleshooting Help Is Here
If your furnace suddenly stops producing heat, don’t panic. Troubleshooting heating problems could get the warm air flowing again. If you can’t identify or solve the problem, just pick up the phone and call your HVAC pro for expert help.
Here are the three most common areas for troubleshooting furnace issues:
Begin at the Thermostat
If the display screen is blank, replace the battery. If that’s not the problem, make sure it’s in heat mode and dial up the temperature setting a few degrees so the thermostat signals the furnace to cycle on. If it doesn’t start up, go to the main electrical panel and check for a blown fuse or tripped breaker. If everything looks fine, make sure the furnace blower compartment door is fully closed. When it’s closed properly, the door pushes in a small button that allows the furnace to operate.
Take a Look at the Air Filter
The air filter is typically situated inside the blower compartment. Alternately, it may be located behind one of the return air grilles. A clogged filter creates airflow restrictions that can cause overheating. When this occurs, it can trigger a safety feature that shuts down the furnace to prevent a fire. Running the system with a dirty air filter can cause other serious problems as well, such as reduced heat output, higher energy consumption and even equipment damage. Check the air filter monthly and replace it when necessary with the type that’s recommended in your owner’s manual.
Check the Electronic Ignitor or Pilot
Relighting a blown pilot light according to the manufacturer’s instructions may be all it takes to get an older gas furnace running again. On a newer unit, you can try resetting the electronic ignitor that’s situated inside the burner compartment. Remove the compartment cover and set the ignitor button to “off.” After five minutes or so, turn it back on. If the furnace starts up but only runs for a few minutes, have an HVAC contractor check whether the ignitor is faulty.
Contact us today at Cox Air Conditioning & Heating if you need help troubleshooting heating issues in your Clearwater area home.
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