Jan
25
2012
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Garry Simpson
is a 30 plus year heating and air conditioning veteran with a background and experience that has helped build one of the truly innovative air conditioning companies serving the Greater Tampa Bay area. Garry applies his knowledge and experience throughout the company and helps to ensure that the Simpson field techs are the very best in the business. He is a current board member of The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association.
Jan
23
2012
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Where In Your Home Should You Place Them?
If carbon monoxide gets into your home, there’s really only one way to detect it, and that’s with a carbon monoxide detector. Even if you don’t use a form of combustion heating, such as a furnace or fireplace, carbon monoxide is still a threat to be respected. Common household appliances and tools, lawn equipment, and even your automobiles produce this deadly, invisible gas. That’s why experts recommend installing at least one detection device in your home.Jan
19
2012
An Attic Fan: Year-Long Comfort Can Be Yours When You Install One
Your attic may be out-of-sight, out-of-mind, but that's no reason to ignore it. As a Tampa Bay homeowner, you may be surprised to know that a poorly ventilated attic can reach a stifling 150 degrees during the summer months. An attic fan, especially when paired with soffit and gable vents, reduces these suffocating attic temperatures by drawing cool air into the attic.Jan
17
2012
Why Heat Pumps Are A Good Choice For Florida Homeowners
If your heating and cooling system is close to the end of its life, consider a heat pump to replace it. These systems are an exceptionally good choice for homes in the Tampa Bay area because they use energy efficiently, both in winter and summer, to keep your home comfortable.Jan
11
2012
Whole-House Air Purification System: A Convenient Way To Keep The Air Clean
Here's a fact that my surprise you: the air in your house could contain more pollutants than the air you breathe outdoors. While you're not likely to see evidence of the contaminants, you can be certain they are there. Microscopic bacteria, viruses, mold spores, pollen, dust, shed skin and hair linger in the air you breathe inside your home. You can breathe a little easier, though, if you use an air-purification system to clean the air.Jan
09
2012
Energy Evaluations: Here’s How To Locate Air Leaks In Your Home When You Conduct Your Own Evaluation
Is your home feeling a bit drafty lately? Checking for air leaks can help patch things up, because energy lost through air leaks can impact comfort and savings. Conducting your own energy evaluations to remedy air leak problems is easier than you might think, and can result in considerable cost savings in the long run. Here a few pointers to get you started.Jan
04
2012
Is It Possible To Dust-Proof Your Home? Here Are Five Strategies To Try
Dust mites are live microorganisms, or bugs, that live off of the dead skin cells of humans and animals. Commonly found in your bedding, clothing, carpet, couch and other furnishings, it is impossible to totally remove this culprits. You can, however, use dust-proofing strategies in your home to improve your indoor air quality:Jan
02
2012
Try These Troubleshooting Tips If Your Heat Pump Is Not Working Properly
Since heat pumps are ideally suited for moderate climates, they are the most frequent choice for residential heating and cooling in the Tampa Bay area. Heat pumps are efficient and economical, but they also require a certain amount of regular preventive maintenance in order to function properly. Some procedures, such as cleaning or changing filters, can be fairly easily handled by homeowners. If something goes wrong with the system, some basic heat pump troubleshooting steps can help pin down the problem and perhaps get things going again.Dec
28
2011
Follow These Five Steps If It’s Time To Replace The Filter In Your Furnace
This is the time of year in Tampa Bay that you want to make certain your furnace is operating at optimum levels, and that includes your furnace filter. To ensure your home air is free of pollutants, such as dirt, dust mites and various other types of airborne bacteria, and provides heat efficiently, follow these five steps:Dec
26
2011
