“Out of sight, out of mind” pretty much describes most people’s state of mind about their HVAC system air ducts. Makes sense, because other than return vents and registers, most air duct features in Tallahassee-area homes are hidden from sight. But what you can’t see can hurt you because air ducts get dirty over time, and the recirculated air can deliver all kinds of contaminants into your living spaces. Along with compromising indoor air quality, dirty ductwork decreases the efficiency of your HVAC system, making it work harder and perhaps boosting your utility bills.

Most Americans equate allergy season with Spring and its explosion of pollen. If you suffer from hay fever in Florida, though, you know that our mild climate results in an allergy season that lasts for almost the entire year. You might also know that there are two distinct hay fever-like allergies: seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial rhinitis. The seasonal version is truly hay fever as it is caused by allergic sensitivity to pollen and airborne mold spores. The perennial version causes the same sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, watery eyes, and itchiness, but is caused by sensitivity...

Summer is fast approaching, which means that Tallahassee-area homeowners will be ramping up their air conditioning usage to ward off the increased heat and humidity. We will undoubtedly notice that increase in AC usage in our power bills, but it won’t be as dramatic as the increase in much of the rest of the state, given the average 14.7% year-over-year increase in rates between 2021 and 2022. Of course, with rampant inflation and a tremendous increase in the nation’s energy costs, our electric rates will inevitably soon rise. What can we do about it? Well, according to the U.S. Energy Information...

Are you looking for peace of mind when it comes to the smooth and efficient operation of your Tallahassee-area heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system? If so, Air Control Heating and Cooling has your HVAC system covered. With a unique maintenance plan, we will keep your HVAC operating at peak efficiency. Membership in our Air Control Club provides customers cost-saving 18-point inspection and maintenance plans that prolong the operational lifespans of HVAC systems while giving discounts on parts and service calls.