Being prepared for a weather or other type of emergency often can mean the difference between swift, decisive action and utter chaos. Even knowing that, many people tend to focus on the now, and not the “what if.” Which tends to make them less prepared than those who expect the worst and hope for the…
How to Stay Safe During a Thunderstorm
“When thunderstorm rolls, go indoors!” You’ve heard that advice since you were a child. Today, it’s still good advice – but it doesn’t go far enough. Here are a few other precautionary measures well-worth heeding for your own safety: when you hear the first rumblings of thunder: Don’t take a bath, shower, or wash dishes.…
The Value of Ongoing Furnace Maintenance
Here’s a story you can relate to, perhaps even from personal experience. You buy a brand new furnace maintenance, and you’re thrilled. The old one just wasn’t cutting it, and you were tired of not knowing when or if it would keep your home warm enough. So, you kicked it to the curb and allowed…
Why You Should Heat & Cool Your Garage
Heating or cooling your garage? What a waste of time and money, right? Okay, so maybe you have a space heater in there to prevent a pipe from freezing in the winter, but even then, how many sub-freezing days do we really get? And yes, many a homeowner uses their garage as a workshop –…
The Advantages of a Combined Heating & Cooling System
If you dread the arrival of summer because you’ve been told your home can’t support duct work for central air conditioning, stop dreading and call Optimum Air. Why? So, we can tell you the good news about ductless heating & cooling. Ductless heating and air conditioning systems were designed to provide whole-house comfort even in…
How an AC Compressor Can Freeze
Ice is usually something you dread running out of. But only the cubed or crushed variety. Ice anywhere else usually spells trouble – one such trouble spot is when ice forms on your outdoor air conditioning unit. How does that happen? Air conditioners need a steady flow of air to keep the internal coil warm.…
Why Does My AC System Have a Drip Pan?
Wherever your AC system’s handler is located – could be in the attic, basement, or just about anywhere – it comes with an item of curiosity, or at least curious to some. It’s a drip pan. A very ordinary thing to be sure, but what on earth is it doing under an air handler? After…
4 Great Ways to Use a Ductless Air System
You’ve no doubt seen them…you probably even know people who have them. But you’re still not sold on the concept. Or, maybe you just haven’t had the time or inclination to dig a little deeper. In either case, allow us to be of some assistance. We’re talking about ductless air systems. They also go by:…
How to Control Dust at Home
The war on dust is never ending. No sooner do you finish dusting before a new layer makes itself at home again. Even the most dedicated of “clean freaks” can’t seem to keep up with the constant collection of pollen, mold spores, pet dander, and every other little particle that quietly accumulates on just about…
The Benefits of an Air Filtration System
How much time do you spend at home and indoors? Ten, twelve, fourteen hours a day? More? Whatever the amount, it’s a healthy number with a potentially unhealthy outcome. You see, indoor air is, on average, twice as polluted as outdoor air. So, the more you’re exposed to dirt, dust, bacteria, viruses, pesticides, chemical cleaning…