Blog — AC Maintinence

Have уоu ever turned оn уоur hеаtеr аnd ѕuddеnlу ѕmеllеd something burning? It’s very соmmоn tо notice a muѕtу, duѕtу, burnіng ѕmеll whеn thе hеаtеr ѕtаrtѕ fоr thе first tіmе in a fеw months. Whіlе thіѕ burnіng ѕmеll when thе hеаt comes on іѕ not necessarily a fire hаzаrd, іt’ѕ unpleasant аnd саn bе іrrіtаtіng to реорlе wіth asthma оr allergies.                                             Whеrе Dоеѕ thе Burnіng Smеll Cоmе Frоm? The burning ѕmеll іѕ uѕuаllу from dіrt аnd duѕt thаt ассumulаtеѕ іn аіr vеntѕ, rеgіѕtеrѕ, аnd the furnасе itself. Ovеr the ѕрrіng аnd ѕummеr, parts оf уоur HVAC ѕуѕtеm gаthеr duѕt...

Are you aware that indoor pollution levels are 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor levels? And yet, we tend to spend 90% of our time indoors—much of it in our homes.  With indoor air pollution awareness on the rise, it's not uncommon for homeowners to ask whether they should have their air ducts cleaned.  Below, we will look at what credible experts say and help you make an informed decision. What the Experts Say  According to trusted bodies such as the U.S Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), air duct cleaning is not necessary on a regular basis. But it doesn’t...

The hot humid climate in Florida makes an efficient air conditioner an essential appliance for comfortable living but it’s easy to overlook air quality in your quest to stay cool. The dawn of the COVID-19 virus has highlighted the vital role HVAC plays in indoor air quality. Unfortunately, many AC units can harbor hidden risk factors which can be detrimental to your health. An indoor air quality (IAQ) specialist from Veteran Air in Florida can customize solutions to ensure the safety and integrity of your indoor environment while keeping you cool and comfortable.  The Essential Role of Air Quality An...

In case you haven’t noticed, our Florida temperatures are on the rise, and the summer months are here. The hotter it gets, the more local homeowners depend on their HVAC systems to keep cool. Now that we are experiencing some of the hottest days of the year, it might be time to consider whether or not it is time to upgrade your HVAC system. If you’re considering an HVAC replacement, Veteran Air is here to help answer the top 5 most frequently asked questions we receive about the process! How Much Does a New AC System Cost? Money talks, and...

In the face of the current Coronavirus pandemic, Florida homeowners are scrambling to find reliable ways of fighting viruses and keeping their families safe. While dousing your home in Lysol and bleach is certainly an option, the expert Bradenton HVAC technicians at Veteran Air might have another more practical solution—installing a top-of-the-line ultraviolet (UV) light system! This innovative technology can provide a simple solution to help you prevent the spreading of dangerous illnesses throughout your household. How Does UV Light Work Against Viruses like the Coronavirus and Flu? Research has shown that when UV light technology is emitted in wavelengths...