Posts Tagged ‘South Miami’

Miami Heating Tip: How Zone Control Can Benefit Your Heating System

Monday, December 10th, 2012

Are you thinking of upgrading your heating system with a zone control system in your Miami? The heating experts at Air On Demand can help you out with this get more out of your forced air heating system and get better overall home efficiency with zone control. Call us any time to set up a consultation.

How does it work?

Zone control systems can be integrated into your forced air heating system. First, dampers are installed inside your ductwork, and these can be open or closed by a control board. When they are open, that area or “zone” will get more heat, but when they are closed, less heat is sent to that room. This is more effective than simply closing off vents or closing doors because it adjusts the air pressure inside the air ducts. When you simply shut off a room, there isn’t enough airflow, which can cause other problems.

Energy Savings

Depending on how many zones you want, you can save a lot of energy by not heating your entire home at once. If you aren’t sure, call Air On Demand for advice. When you hire one of our qualified technicians, the technician will test efficiency levels and fully assess your current system. Once we make our recommendations and install the zone control, we will make sure you know how to use the zone control system and the various thermostats to get the most energy savings.

Call the Miami heating experts at Air On Demand for Zone Control Installation and Service!

In addition to installation, we can also repair or maintain your zone control for lasting results. Whether you want to retrofit your current forced air heating system, or you need a new heating system for a home you are building, call Air On Demand for all your Miami zone control needs.

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Miami Air Quality Guide: What Air Filtration Options are Right for You?

Monday, September 24th, 2012

There are a number of air filtration options currently on the market in Miami that provide substantial protection against high levels of pollutants, allergens and contaminants in your home’s air supply. From dust and pet dander to mold spores and bacteria, a good air filtration system can remove almost anything. Here are some options and how to ensure you get the right one for your home.

  • Standard MERV Rated Filters – MERV ratings are used to measure the efficiency of a filter at removing smaller particles from the air. Your air handler came with a stock MERV rated filter that could remove between 40% and 60% of the particles in your air – enough for most homes without high pollutant levels or those who suffer from asthma or allergies. There are higher MERV rated filters that capture many more allergens, however.
  • HEPA Filtration – HEPA filtration is the equivalent of an MERV rating of up to 20, meaning it can remove 99.9% of all contaminants 0.3 microns or larger, a perfect fit for homes with pets and plants and those who suffer from allergies to both or asthma.
  • Electronic Air Cleaners – Electronic air cleaners remove smaller particles from smoke or exhaust fumes and are highly efficient at ionizing and separating air from other gasses.
  • Comprehensive Air Purifiers – Air purifiers combine both mechanical filtration and electronic air cleaning to remove smaller particles from your air. They are also very efficient in other ways, often managing humidity levels and sometimes containing UV germicidal lights.

Depending on the scope of the air quality problem in your Miami home, there are quite a few possible solutions you can turn to. The key is to ensure that the solution you choose will be sufficient for the health of your family members. Call Air on Demand today to learn more about improving the air quality in your Miami home!

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Miami Air Conditioning Q/A: What Is Freon?

Monday, June 25th, 2012

If you own an air conditioner in Miami, you have probably heard of freon. As in:

  • Your AC is low on freon and needs to be recharged.
  • I found out it was a freon leak, so they replaced the coolant line.
  • Air conditioners work by using freon.

All this talk about freon– but just what is it? Sure, it’s used in air conditioning. In some vague way we all know it helps the cooling process. But what is it made of? And what does it do? Let’s answer those questions right now.

How Freon Is Like Kleenex

The term “freon” is actually a brand name for a group of related products developed by DuPont in the early half of the twentieth century. So, technically it should be capitalized: Freon.

These days, though, it is generally used as a common term, much the same that other brand names for products – Velcro, Styrofoam, Kleenex – have been adapted to refer to similar objects.

What Freon Is Made Of

This group of chemical products that we’ve come to know as freon is made up of chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs. That long technical sounding name stems from the elements that make up CFCs: chlorine, fluorine and carbon. It also explains why the term “freon” caught on as a common moniker. It became popular as a refrigerant and in other applications because it is nontoxic, noncorrosive and nonflammable.

Freon – or CFCs – is also used as a propellant in aerosol cans and as an active ingredient in some fire safety systems.

Freon Today

Because of some speculation and quite a bit of evidence that CFCs may damage the Earth’s ozone layer, freon is used less commonly today and may be banned in some places. The state of California, for example, has outlawed freon in air conditioners in favor of an alternative called R-134a. Nationwide, most systems now use alternative refrigerants like R-410A, which do not deplete the ozone layer.

Check to see if freon is permissible in your area, and always have freon leaks, other refrigerant leaks or any air conditioning problems diagnosed and repaired by a trained Miami air conditioning professional like Air On Demand!

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