HVAC Tips

  1. Inconsistent Home Temperatures? Here’s Why!

    If you’re living in Florida during the summer, properly functioning air conditioning is an absolute necessity. Not only could you be sweating in your own home all summer, but you could be paying for it, too! Temperature inconsistencies can increase energy costs by as much as 40%. If this has bee…Read More

  2. My Unit Keeps Freezing Up, Help!

    Your air conditioner essentially has one job, and that is to keep your home cool. Sometimes, you may find that it keeps things a little too cool, and as a result, the unit freezes up. A frozen unit is easily identified by a build-up of ice on the system. If your unit is frozen, it will not cool your…Read More

  3. HVAC Maintenance Agreements: Do I Really Need One?

    HVAC maintenance can be an intimidating topic for homeowners. Many are unaware of how often their air conditioning systems should be tuned-up and don’t really understand what maintenance entails. It is for this reason that many HVAC service providers offer maintenance agreements. These agreements …Read More

  4. Why Do I Need an HVAC Tune-Up?

    Some people may be surprised to hear that their air conditioning units need tune-ups and regular maintenance just like their cars do. You use your air conditioner just as much as your vehicle. In fact, likely even more since your unit is running whether you are in your home or not. So, it is easy to…Read More

  5. How To Best Maintain Your Heater In The Winter

    Winter often sneaks up on us – and our homes! It’s important to prepare and maintain certain aspects of your house before and during the winter, perhaps most importantly, your heater! Regular maintenance will prevent you from finding your heater broken one cold day. Clean or replace the filter. …Read More

  6. My HVAC Unit is Running Louder, What are the Next Steps to Take?

    Loud HVACs can cause a vast variety of issues that don’t even pertain to the system itself. From troubles sleeping, to struggles focusing on tasks inside the home, this little problem can quickly get out-of-hand. To keep you and your family comfortable and your daily routines unhindered, Altman’…Read More

  7. How Can You Lower the Humidity in Your Home?

    If you live in an arid climate, such as most of the southwest, the dry weather can lead to tight skin, chapped lips, headaches, and more. Fortunately, that’s not a problem that residents of Titusville, FL, and surrounding areas have to worry about. After all, with relative humidity levels reaching…Read More

  8. Comfort and Care During the Holidays

    The holidays are here, which means family, good cheer, warm memories and the celebration of special moments. Family gatherings during the holidays are long remembered long cherished, and in our busy world, they often are among the few times of the year when the true spirit of family is able shine th…Read More

  9. Getting Your Home Ready for Guests for the Holidays

    Having family over can be one of the most exciting, but also one of the most stressful parts of the holidays. To avoid any more headaches than necessary, we here at Altman’s Cooling & Heating want to provide you some helpful tips to make sure your air conditioning unit is running as smoothly a…Read More

  10. Heater trouble? Items to troubleshoot

    Is your heater acting up? Anything from normal wear and tear to dirty filters can cause your heater to malfunction. Because most problems with heaters are the same, there are several things to check and troubleshoot on your heater before calling a technician. By knowing the typical problems, you can…Read More