Of all the activities you can and do select from on any given day, “cleaning” for most people only makes the top of the list out of necessity, or to get it out of the way before you move on to bigger (or smaller) and better things. And yet, no matter how thoroughly or … Read more
Did you ever hear a friend or family member say something like: “The heck with a new car; we’re buying a replacement furnace this year!” No? Well, chances are, you probably never well, either. That’s because when it comes to the list of “Things I Can’t Wait to Buy,” furnaces are pretty much nowhere to … Read more
There are all kinds of reasons to purchase a new car, and only one of them is that you refuse to spend even one more dollar getting the old “so and so” fixed. When it comes to your heating system, refusing to have it “fixed” yet again is one of just a FEW reasons for … Read more
So you think you know Dallas area weather pretty well? Okay, smarty pants blog reader – and without looking it up – what are the average daily temperatures for December, January and February? Otherwise known as winter. While Chicago or New York we are not, winter definitely comes a-calling with average monthly highs, December … Read more
Almost without exception – and if there are exceptions, we’re having a hard time coming up with them – home furnace and AC system inspections are the most valuable services we offer. And this being Fall, we want to concentrate on home heating for now. So what makes a heating system/furnace inspection so “all fired” … Read more
It’s not quite spring yet. Oh, outside temperatures have flirted with us here and there, but winter continues to interrupt the party with cold air and, can you believe it, the occasional snow shower? Here, in Arlington & Grand Prairie? Yep. So, for just a little while longer, you still need to keep yourself and … Read more
Your home heating system does more than just keep your family warm. The furnace, filters, registers, ducts, and all the other components work together to push safe, clean, warm air into your home, while trapping pollutants and venting out dangerous gases and fumes. Speaking of safety, your furnace, boiler, fireplace, wood stove, and other heat … Read more
You know how it is here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We’re a summer oriented community. We thrive on the hot stuff. Even if we spend half our time complaining about it. But you want to hear some real complaining? Come to our office some time and listen in as people call when the first … Read more
If your heating system is emitting strange or unpleasant odors, you don’t have to be part bloodhound to pick them up. They’ll find you: trust us. The real question is what to do about them. When in doubt, contact Optimum Air to come check things out, because it’s always better to be safe than sorry. … Read more
Imagine owning a car for 10 years and rarely getting it serviced. Let’s put it this way: long before the its 10-year birthday arrived, you might still OWN your car, but it would have long since broken down. Well, just as your car needs its oil changed, tires rotated and other routine services – not … Read more
