Winter has a way of testing your heating system to the very limits of its potential. When temperatures drop, your HVAC system suddenly becomes the most important appliance in your home. When something isn’t quite right, you feel it fast. Unfortunately, many homeowners ignore early warning signs, assuming they’re just part of “normal winter behavior.” … Read more
Your HVAC system works hard to keep your home comfortable year-round, but one small component plays a much bigger role than most people realize—the air filter. The filter’s job is to trap dust, dirt, pet hair, pollen, and other airborne particles before they enter your heating and cooling system. Over time, though, that filter fills … Read more
The cold weather months are officially upon us. Tree leaves are changing color, the temperatures are becoming cooler, and daylight hours are becoming shorter. And before you know it, you’ll be relying on your heating system to keep your home toasty warm. Before turning on your heater for the season, schedule an annual heating inspection to … Read more
Choosing how to heat and cool your home used to be simple. You had your furnace for heating and central AC for cooling. When it was time to replace one or both systems, you simply upgraded to a newer, more energy-efficient version of what you already had. Considering that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, … Read more
If bedtime means long, restless hours of watching the clock and very little sleep, stop taking that laying down. Plus, you’re far from alone. About 33% of Americans have at least mild insomnia, and many of them struggle to find the magic wand that will break the spell. Here are several natural cures for insomnia … Read more
Life with kids is exciting, joy-filled, and rewarding. It can also be a bit hectic, especially as parents juggle work, school, extra-curricular activities, and all the other responsibilities of domestic life. And yet, with a few simple steps, you can relieve some of the mayhem for added family fun. Here’s how: Play Table – Add … Read more
Keeping dust at bay is a never-ending battle. No sooner do you finish wiping down a surface before those pesky little particles come right back home to roost. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you can take to reduce total dust accumulation. The result will be less housework and less sneezing for those who … Read more
Everyone knows about outdoor humidity, but how much do you pay attention to relative indoor humidity? Most of our customers would answer that question like this: “Not so much.” Well for starters, the right level of indoor humidity is just as important to your overall comfort as the temperature. The older your AC system, for … Read more
No matter how much you love your home, it can still be making you sick. The good news is, you don’t need to just sit back and take it, especially with Optimum Air on hand to assist you with today’s latest indoor air quality solutions. One product we recommend is a UV (ultra violet) air … 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
