If you have a digital thermostat, it’s no doubt powered by batteries. If you’re not sure, through the paperwork that came with it or look up the make and model number online. If it is battery-powered, you’ll also find instructions on how and when to replace the batteries for uninterrupted system operation. The frequency will … 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
It can happen in the cleanest homes you know, including yours. “It,” in this case, is dirt forming on or near your air supply vents and registers. When people first notice, it’s easy to assume that the dirt particles are coming from inside the ductwork. But that’s not the case. All that dirt already resides … Read more
With longer and warmer days replacing the winter doldrums, spring is a great time to tackle certain projects and prep your home and garden for the outdoor season. Here’s a checklist to keep handy, at least until the items on it become second nature. Gutters and Downspouts – Clean your gutters and downspouts early in … Read more
Do you have any remodeling projects on your personal radar? Maybe, for example, you’re planning to sell your home this year and want to put a brighter and shinier face on it. Or maybe you just need a change and finally have the budget to execute your plans to the fullest. Whatever your motivation might … Read more
Here in Arlington, TX and throughout the area, we have pronounced changes of seasons. When it’s cold, it can be brutally cold. And when summer rolls around, the heat can take your breath away. What kind of weather makes you the most comfortable? Whatever that might be, it’s even more important to be prepared for … Read more
The fall and winter seem to have a second name – flu season. In fact, the only apparent difference from one year to the next is the extent of the outbreak. But here’s what doesn’t change: The several ways you can help keep the flu away from your door. Get Vaccinated – This is the … Read more
As much as there is to enjoy about the fall season, it’s also the perfect time to get your home ready for the increasingly colder temps, wind, rain – and even snow – that are just off the horizon. So, before you carve those pumpkins and fill your home with all the colors of the … 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
You know the old expression: “If these walls could talk!” Quaint and wistful, don’t you think? But its core message is that walls really CAN’T talk Not to mention lights, furnaces, AC condensing units, windows, doors and other inanimate objects. Here at Optimum Air, we respectfully disagree. Oh, sure, they can’t actually speak any more … Read more
