http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog Vero Beach Air Conditioning Company Sat, 15 May 2010 13:00:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When living here in Vero Beach, Florida, it can get very humid and produce mildew and moisture in the summertime.  A lot of you go away for long trips or go to your up-north homes where it's not so humid in the summer.  When you leave your Florida home, you ... http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/controls-and-accessories/why-install-a-de-humidistat-to-your-air-conditioning-unit/ R-22 freon is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) that has been the primary refrigerant choice in the heating and cooling industry for many years.  Due to the negative effects that CFC's and HCFC's can have on the environment, an HCFC phaseout schedule has been adopted under the Clean Air Act.  As the refrigerant ... http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/air-conditioning/r-22-refrigerant-phase-out/ Star Quality Air Conditioning in Vero Beach, Florida is proud to announce our new company video on YouTube.  Check it out! Vero Beach air conditioning company offers fast, friendly air conditioning service, repair, maintenance, and installation. http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/air-conditioning/new-florida-air-conditioning-video/ It's that time of year again when we want to remind everyone to have your home's air conditioning system tuned up before the hot summer temperatures.  Summer is undoubtedly our busiest season and by taking advantage of a tune-up now, before we are up to our ears in service calls, ... http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/air-conditioning/spring-time-air-conditioning-maintenance/ The EPA ranks poor indoor air quality among the top five environmental risks to public health (American Lung Association). The damp environment inside your air conditioning equipment can be an ideal breeding ground for biological contaminants and micro-organisms that can then be distributed throughout your home through your duct system. The ... http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/air-quality/duct-sanitizing-improves-indoor-air/ Temperatures in Vero Beach, Florida will begin to rise as spring/summer approaches. Many homeowners will respond to the heat by cranking up the air conditioner. Even while you try to keep cool, you know large utility bills are sure to follow. Consider this advice from a local air ... http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/air-conditioning/florida-homeowners-can-reduce-energy-bills/ We have recently received many questions regarding the new HVAC Tax Credits in the Stimulus Package. To best explain the credits, we have pulled information from a variety of resources including EnergyStar.gov and the ACCA.  Below is a generalized summary of the tax credits.  Please keep in mind that the ... http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/air-conditioning/hvac-tax-credits-in-2009-stimulus/ As promised, here are some before and after pictures of the new system installation at my home that I spoke about in an earlier post.  To recap, we chose to replace our 10 year old Rheem system with a new High Efficiency Comfortmaker 15 SEER heat pump.  For more about ... http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/air-conditioning/new-air-conditioning-installation-pictures/ I thought I would share our experience with installing a new air conditioning system in our home in Vero Beach, Florida.  In December 2008, my wife and I decided to upgrade our system before facing the high energy bills of yet another hot Florida summer.  We chose to replace our ... http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/air-conditioning/saving-money-with-new-ac-system/ If The Better Business Bureau Doesn't Have Any Complaints Against The Contractor, He Must Be Qualified. This is a common and often costly misconception. In fact, just because a contractor doesn't have any complaints with the BBB, does not mean you're working with someone who is a reputable professional. ... http://www.starqualityair.com/ac-blog/air-conditioning/4-common-home-improvement-misconceptions/