Wherever summer vacation is taking you, what happens when you get home? Will things be pretty much as you left them, or will an unpleasant surprise or two be waiting for you? Well, a lot depends on what steps you take to prepare your home for your departure, and that includes your central AC system. … Read more
As of spring 2018, a US government survey reports that more than 100 million homes have central air conditioning. This means it’s no longer a novelty or even a luxury only for the affluent. Today, it’s pretty much expected. But here’s what you may not expect. A well-maintained AC system can do much more than … Read more
You buy something like an air conditioning system for added comfort. But that doesn’t mean additional benefits don’t come along for the ride. You see, on top of cool, comfortable temperatures and lower utility costs – when compared to window air conditioning units – central air systems provide several important health benefits, including these: Reduced … Read more
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, air conditioners use about 6 percent of all the electricity produced in the U.S. Today, in fact, more than 90 percent of US households rely on some sort of air conditioning to help them beat the heat. Can that level of energy consumption be reduced without depriving anyone … Read more
Time for a little AC 101 – at least until we get to the meat of this blog. Your home air conditioning system consists of three main parts: the outside condensing unit, the indoor air handler, and the air ducts that deliver cool, fresh air through your vents or registers. While companies like ours perform … Read more
The older your AC system, the more it costs to run it – just a simple fact of life in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. But that doesn’t mean you should be content with those ever-climbing utility bills. In fact, go ahead and get mad at them if it helps. Even better, resolve to do something … Read more
If this is not your first Optimum Air blog, you may recall us talking about signs that your air conditioning system might need some professional attention – one of those being hot and cold spots throughout your house. Well, that same phenomenon can be caused by having only one thermostat, especially if yours is a … Read more
Every AC season, people from all over the country rush to their primary care physician or nearest walk-in medical clinic complaining that their AC system is making them sick. Even if they’re right, they’re wrong. Say what? By itself, your AC system literally does nothing more than remove hot air from your home, thus providing … Read more
If you can barely remember purchasing your current central AC system, you know it’s getting up there in years. Or perhaps you purchased your home with the system already installed, and you just don’t recall how old it was at the time. Since central AC systems don’t last forever, it’s always a good idea to … Read more
If you subscribe to the belief that there’s a season and reason for everything, then here’s another perfect example: while there’s almost no bad time for air conditioning preventative maintenance, spring is the best time. By far! What makes that so? Several good and practical reasons: Heating and cooling companies have their busy and slow … Read more
