Love it or loathe it, Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s nearly time for the annual mad dash for candy and other seasonal treats, including right there in your neighborhood. Halloween is also a time to employ extra safety measures for the sake of your children, neighbors, and party-goers alike. Here are … Read more
Even if it’s brand new, your central AC system is going to make at least a little bit of noise. That’s just part of the dual mechanical processes of moisture condensation and air movement. And yet there’s a difference between normal noise and hideous racket, as you can well imagine. The kind of noises you … Read more
Here’s a very common occurrence. Let’s see if it fits your present situation. You purchased your AC system 5 – 7 years ago and it’s been running like a charm. Until recently, that is. Then all of sudden, it started acting up and now you have no idea to call. Part of the reason, perhaps, … Read more
Join us in our brief “true or false” survey, won’t you? The best place to go fishing is the same place everyone else goes. True/False The most original Father’s Day gift, by far, is a necktie. True/False The best time to cook a steak is the day after its “eat by” date. True/False If you … Read more
Hypothetically speaking, if you need to practice Yoga or drink a cup of chamomile tea before opening your electricity bill, chances are you’re paying too much. And there’s no time of the year when your bills are higher than right now, during the prime of air conditioning season. For what it’s worth, we feel your … Read more
Long days filled with sunshine, time spent outdoors with family and friends, and the feeling of warm sand between your toes make the summer season one to be savored. But summertime is also a great time to prepare your home to beat the summer heat, improve its appearance, and help prevent deteriorating and unnecessary repairs. … Read more
An air conditioning system is something you buy every 10 years or so. Which is to say, it’s very easy to forget everything you learned from one purchase to the next. Then again, even if you have total recall, things change so much and often enough in the HVAC world that, at the very least, … Read more
At Optimum Air, we’d like to offer some sound advice on how to turn “Dangnabit!” into “Zowee!”, or however you’re accustomed to expressing the extreme emotions of frustration and elation. What we’re referring to is the range of emotions people often go through when purchasing a new air conditioning system. “Dangnabit,” or words to that … Read more
Let’s say you’ve been saving to turn your screened in porch into a year-round family room. You’ve never gotten an official project estimate, but you have a pretty good idea of what you think it might cost. So instead, you’ve spent your time thinking about furnishings, imagining how much more enjoyable and comfortable entertaining large … Read more
When is an AC system top of mind? Pretty much only when it needs to be turned on, and when either stops working altogether. Well, there’s a grey area in there that you should be equally alert to. And that’s when the system is working, but not as well as it once did. Because that’s … Read more
