Spring brings blooming flowers, warmer temperatures and, for many people, sneezing, watery eyes, and runny noses. Seasonal allergies can turn an otherwise beautiful time of year into a struggle. But did you know your air conditioning system plays a key role in how allergens affect you indoors? If your AC system isn’t properly maintained, it … Read more
Let’s say you want to convert your attic, basement, or back porch into livable space. How will you heat and cool it? Sure, you could rely on window AC units and space heaters. Or significantly increase your renovation budget to extend your home’s existing HVAC system. Or you could look into a better, cost-effective, and … Read more
As the temperatures rise and the promise of warmer weather approaches, Texas homeowners like you turn their attention to their air conditioning systems. After all, your AC system has been idle for months. Is it ready for the hot, humid months ahead? While it may seem easier to wait until you feel the first heatwave … Read more
A room addition, garage conversion, or attic expansion – these are just some of the reasons you may want to consider adding a ductless heating and cooling system to your home. Or perhaps there’s a room or area of your home that the main system just doesn’t heat or cool well enough. Whatever the reason, … Read more
A ductless air system, also known as a mini-split system, is a fantastic solution for cooling (and heating) individual rooms. Its energy-efficiency and ease of installation make it a smart choice for a finished basement, converted attic or garage, and even a room addition. However, like any HVAC system, ductless air systems can develop issues … Read more
If you struggle with allergy and asthma problems, you understand that there are many contributing factors. One can even be born with allergies. From cashews to shellfish, bee stings, certain kinds of meds, and so much more, there’s no telling what might cause an allergic reaction. But let’s say, for example, that your primary allergy … Read more
Not everyone needs a heated garage. In the DFW area, you’re way more likely to see garages with no conditioned air, or AC only. Still, unless all you do is run in and out of your car and store your tools and gardening equipment, you have some very good reasons to add AC to that … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
While mold is most certainly one item you would love to live without, you can’t – at least not at home. That’s because every home and commercial building with plumbing, heating and cooling systems has at least some mold. So, the idea isn’t how to get rid of it, but locate and minimize its growth. … Read more
