AC Repair and Installation Blog
Air Conditioner Troubleshooting
Thunderstorms are nothing new to anyone living in the Tampa Bay area. This region was dubbed “Lightning Alley” because of its electrical storm blitzes. Although Florida is nicknamed the “Sunshine State,” it endures about 3,500 cloud-to-ground lightning jolts a day....
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Filters that Can Improve Your Allergies this Year
It’s that time again. The sneezing, sore throat, watery-eye, runny nose season. Spring has sprung and so have your allergies, even when you’re indoors. An indoor air filter may be your answer. These are devices that can ease your symptoms and allow you to reclaim your...
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REME HALO® Whole Home In-duct Air Purifier
REME HALO® has been certified for electrical safety by Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL), the largest Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the world. They are the only manufacturer of in-duct Pro-Active Air Purifiers that have received design validation from Underwriters Laboratories (UL). At Progressive Air Systems, we will be happy to efficiently and affordably install The REME HALO® system for you. Call us now for a breath of fresh air.
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Cleaning Air Ducts: Should They Be Vacuumed and Dusted?
You change the filter on your HVAC system regularly and have undoubtedly noticed all of the dust, dirt, and who-knows-what on the old filter. You're glad to replace it with a new, clean filter to improve the air quality in your home. Your air registers and vents also...
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Monitors: What’s the Difference?
Sometimes the most dangerous things aren’t the things you can see but those you can’t. Carbon monoxide (or CO) is one of them. CO is a deadly gas that kills almost 500 people per year and causes about 50,000 emergency room visits. To put this in perspective, CO kills...
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Air Conditioning: Central Air vs. Window
Which is better - central air conditioning or window air conditioners? This question is often asked, but there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. In part, it depends on where you live. If you live in Maine or Montana, you might only need a/c for two weeks a year. A...
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Carbon Monoxide: What to do if Your Detector Goes Off
Some household hazards are easy to detect and counteract: broken pipes, leaky faucets, malfunctioning air conditioners, and worn-out roofs. The most dangerous ones, by far, are carbon monoxide leaks. Since carbon monoxide (CO) is an imperceptible, highly toxic gas, it...
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Air Conditioning Mistakes
There’s a misconception that “if one is good, two are better.” If one slice of a 1,000-calorie caramel-fudge-butterscotch cake is good, two must be better. If having one credit card is good, two must be better. If having your air conditioning unit running is good,...
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Indoor Humidity and What Can be Done About It
It’s another bad hair day. What’s going on? You scrubbed your hair in a circular motion. You blotted it dry instead of rubbing it. You even tapped into your next car payment when your stylist talked you into buying the fancy European mousse that she swore Kim...
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HVAC Surge Protector
The bathroom lights dim and brighten while you’re blow-drying your hair. Your computer screen flickers while you’re up against a deadline. Your air conditioner is suddenly buzzing like a cordless drill. And your television....is the little girl from “Poltergeist”...
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