Reducing your household energy use can entail anything from small changes in your day-to-day behavior to making wise investments in your home for a more sustainable future. Conserving energy will save your household money on utility bills and protect the environment from the harsh effects of excess energy usage, making these changes smart choices for…Read More »
Whether you’re spending time inside your home or outside, the quality of the air you breathe is incredibly important for your health and wellness. Harmful air pollutants can build up and collect in the air supply within your home, posing significant health threats to your household. As we tend to spend approximately 90% of our…Read More »
Living in Gainesville, homeowners are no stranger to their fair share of weather extremes. But a constant threat to the security of your home, indoor air quality, and overall comfort is humidity. Luckily, a properly maintained AC unit helps to protect your home and your family from humidity. This is because the main purpose of…Read More »
In the last decade, air purification systems for HVAC systems have become more available with a variety of technologies. These include return air duct mounted electronic air filters and supply duct mounted air purifiers. Together, these systems can remove 99.98 percent of particles entering the system. The price of these air quality products varies from…Read More »
Reasons Your Air Conditioner May Need Repair In the Florida heat, the best way to stay comfortable every day is to ensure that the home’s AC system is operating properly whenever you adjust the thermostat. Your HVAC system will require periodic service throughout its lifespan to continue working at peak efficiency. Even with this regular…Read More »
HVAC systems in Florida probably work harder than most other air conditioning systems in the country, especially during the sunnier months of the year. People are working from home more than ever before which means your AC unit will be working overtime to keep you comfortable. Gator Air & Energy is here for any issue…Read More »
When it comes time to adjust your thermostat, there are quite a few factors that can influence your desired setting. Personal comfort, your spouse or housemates preferences, your pets and plants needs, your plans for the day, and weather shifts may all be major influences, but after reviewing your most recent utility bill, energy cost…Read More »
According to Energy.gov, routinely replacing the filter on your air conditioner is the most important maintenance task that you can perform to ensure the efficiency of your air conditioner. That’s because a clogged, dirty filter will block the normal airflow and significantly reduce your system’s efficiency. When normal air flow is obstructed, the air that…Read More »
Furnaces are the most commonly used residential heating system in the United States. Running most often on gas, but sometimes on oil, propane, or electricity, furnaces deliver their heat through a duct system. Since we don’t use our heaters too often in Florida, it’s easy to neglect the routine maintenance of these systems and take…Read More »
As 2019 comes to a close, you’ll probably be hearing more reports in the news about the 2020 Freon ban; a ban on R-22 that goes into effect on January 1, 2020. You may be concerned about whether or not this ban will affect you as a homeowner and if so, how. Let’s take a…Read More »
