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 air systems. Ductless heating and air conditioning systems were designed to provide whole-house comfort even in the…
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…
How to Improve Curb Appeal
Certain expressions in life can make you cringe if you hear them too often. You know, like: “Be the person you were meant to be.” “Accidents will happen.” And then there’s this little gem – “Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed.” But what about: “You never get a second chance to…
How to Reduce Home Cooling Costs
There’s nothing quite like relaxing inside your air-conditioned home on a hot summer day. Of course, that kind of calm and comfort comes with a price – literally. The logic is simple enough – the more time your AC spends keeping you cool, the more it runs up your electricity bill. And then there’s that…
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your AC Check-up
Imagine driving your car – day in and day out, month after month – without ever checking the tire pressure, filter, or changing the oil. That might work fine for a few months – maybe even a year. But eventually, your car will start showing signs of trouble. If you’re lucky, you can get back…