Posts Tagged ‘cooling’
Benefits of CO Detector Installation
Smoke detectors and home security systems are two important devices that many experts say are very important to any home. One of the most important devices that rarely never receives recognition is a CO detector.
A CO detector senses and discovers the presence of carbon monoxide gas and prevents carbon monoxide poisoning (hence the name CO, which is short for carbon monoxide). This device is highly important, as it detects a gas that is odorless, colorless and potentially dangerous. Because elevated levels can be extremely hazardous – and sometimes lethal – carbon monoxide is considered a silent killer.
Similar in appearance to smoke detectors CO detectors offer a protective shield for your residential or commercial property. However, CO detectors are designed to measure levels of carbon monoxide gas over an extended period of time. If levels get to a dangerous point, the detector will sound an alarm, allowing you and yours to take necessary action – whether that involves ventilating the area or evacuate the building. It is suggested for homeowners to plug in one CO detector in each level of the home.
Our Port St. Lucie FL HVAC specialists at Miranda Air Conditioning Services are experts in carbon monoxide detection, as well as other services that will benefit your heating and cooling units. Call our Palm Beach CO detector company today, or visit us online for more information.
Keeping Air Conditioner Odors Away
The smell of an air conditioner should be something of a trick question. If an air conditioner is run properly, it should be odorless.
Unfortunately, there are times when your air conditioning unit gives off an awful smell, particularly during this time of year when the unit is starting to be used regularly. If your air conditioner is doing this, know that it is common, and know that it may only be a minor issue. Also, know that the problem can be fixed quickly.
Odors in air conditioners, in many cases, are caused by either mold or bacteria – or a combination of both. Cooling units have coils that can attract moisture, which can result in the growth of mold and bacteria. If it isn’t mold or bacteria that’s a problem, it’s the dust that can collect on an air filter.
In keeping the unpleasant smell away from your unit, it is imperative to keep your air ducts clean. Regular maintenance of your air ducts will improve the indoor air quality of your home. It also will keep unwanted allergies and respiratory problems away. Additionally, it is important to replace air filters regularly in order to control dirt and allergen buildup.
Our Port St. Lucie FL HVAC specialists at Miranda Air Conditioning Services are here to assist you with proper indoor air quality control, in addition to keeping that unwanted odor out of your home. Call our Palm Beach FL cooling company a call today, or visit us online for more information.
Indoor Air Quality for the Spring
Sunday marks the first official day of spring. Sunday also marks the first unofficial day of allergy season for many of the nation’s residents.
It’s no secret that one of the most common causes of allergies and asthmatic symptoms is related to your home or office’s indoor air quality. How clean or dirty the air you breathe can definitely reflect on whether or not you’re sneezing, battling eye irritation or, in worst-case scenarios, trying to overcome respiratory issues.
Dust particles found in your environment can be one of the strongest allergens. Thousands of dust mites, an underrated indoor air pollutant, can thrive in the smallest amounts of dust, and dust mites can contaminate an environment with fecal matter and other disgusting particles. Even the cleanest homes or offices have their share of dust mites.
Our Port St. Lucie FL HVAC experts at Miranda Air Conditioning Services recommend that you take your indoor air quality seriously. Regular air duct cleaning services should be scheduled, and air filters and dehumidifiers should be considered for your property. The last thing you want is to breathe in bacteria, pollen, dead skin cells, pet dander and, of course, dust mites.
Contact our Palm Beach FL air conditioning company for more information on residential and commercial indoor air quality. Call us today, or find us online for details.
Investing in Programmable Thermostats
Our Palm Beach FL cooling experts at Miranda Air Conditioning Services proudly have been a central air provider for the area for over three decades. As the temperatures start to get warmer, we suggest you upgrading your home by using a programmable thermostat.
Considered one of the more reliable ways to conserve energy, programmable thermostats allow families to customize a temperature schedule based on when you’re at home or away. These thermostats can cool a home while you’re there and turn a cooling system off while you’re at work simply by you programming its schedule.
In the long run, programmable thermostats will save money on your utility bills, as they reduce your home heating and cooling costs. Many programmable thermostat models, in addition, are Energy Star qualified, which means they meet or exceed the energy-efficiency guidelines of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Let our Port St. Lucie FL air conditioning specialists make your home or office as comfortable as possible by installing a programmable thermostat in your property. Feel free to contact us for more information, or visit us online.