Charlie’s Tropic Heating & Air Blog
Replacing Your Air Conditioning Filter? Know Your MERV Ratings
Among the top preventative maintenance measures you can take to protect your air conditioning and heating system is replacing your AC filter at least once a month. But with an abundance of choices ranging in prices from less than a buck to nearly $20 each staring you...
Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of More than 100,000 Trane Air Conditionings
We're in the throes of summer in Northeast Florida, where a working air conditioning system isn't just a luxury - it's a necessity. Unfortunately if your recently installed AC system is a Trane, you may be in for a few sweltering days. The company, along with...
Hurricane Season is Here – “Go Tapeless,” Experts Urge
It's the quintessential image of storm season here in (usually) sunny Northeast Florida come June 1, when the Atlantic hurricane season officially gets underway - images of windows on homes and buildings lined with strips of duct tape. The reasoning behind these...
The Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts June 1 – Three Things You Should Know
There's a saying that Northeast Florida has three distinct seasons: Football season, love bug season and hurricane season. Well, one of those is upon us. The 2014 Atlantic hurricane season officially kicks off this Sunday, June 1, and runs all the way through November...
How to Control Humidity in your Home Using your Air Conditioner
If you live in the coastal Northeast Florida area, you know a little something about humidity. While there are benefits galore to living near the ocean and having access to the St. Johns River and a number of smaller rivers and lakes, there also bad hair days aplenty...
Three Air Conditioning Terms to Know if you Want to Save Money
Three Air Conditioning Terms to Know if you Want to Save Money Air conditioning costs can soar during the hot Florida summers. So, if you’re in the market for a new HVAC system, there are a few terms you’ll want to learn before laying down any cash. SEER: An acronym...