Envirotech Air Quality Services Blog : Archive for October, 2018

“Can I Tune Up My AC in the Fall?”

Monday, October 22nd, 2018

white question mark on blue backgroundSure you can! Yes, you’ve probably heard that the best time to tune up an air conditioner is in the spring, and the best time to tune up a heater is in the fall. But there are two caveats to this for West Palm Beach residents.

One, it’s always hot here. We get a tiny little bit of reprieve throughout the month of January, but usually not much beyond that. So saying that you can “only” get AC maintenance done during a certain point of the year is a moot point for us.

Two, it actually matters far less when you have your tune-up done than how often you have it done. For a standard air conditioner, this service should be completed once a year, if not more. So if that year mark for you is in the fall, so be it! Either way, you’ll benefit, in the following ways.

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Qualities to Look for in a Commercial HVAC Contractor

Monday, October 8th, 2018

rooftop HVAC unitesWith fall officially here, many individuals and businesses throughout the country are getting ready to turn their air conditioners off for the season in favor of their heaters, and therefore are scheduling services such as late season repairs, heating maintenance, and so on. Just because we don’t have this same break in the weather though doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be thinking about your HVAC system—especially if you are a business owner.

Let’s face it, commercial air conditioners often have a much heavier workload that residential systems, and therefore require a company that specializes in commercial systems to repair and service their system. But who do you call when you’re in need of commercial HVAC care? After all, you don’t want just anyone off the street working on such an important system in your commercial space. Here are some questions to ask and qualities to look for in a reputable commercial HVAC contractor.

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