Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Tampa’

Smart Thermostats: Combining Ultimate Control and Energy Efficiency

Monday, November 18th, 2024

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Smart home technology has revolutionized how you manage your living spaces, and a significant part of this transformation is the smart thermostat. These innovative devices blend cutting-edge convenience with substantial energy savings, offering homeowners a win-win solution for comfort and efficiency. However, achieving the full potential of a smart thermostat often requires the expertise of a professional HVAC company. Here’s why upgrading to a smart thermostat is a wise decision and why professional installation is key. Right now, we’re offering a free smart thermostat in Riverview with a system purchase.

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Prepare Your Plumbing System for the Holidays With Drain Cleaning

Monday, November 4th, 2024

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, not just for people but for plumbing systems too. With large gatherings, elaborate meals, and guests staying at your home, your plumbing will be working overtime. One way to keep it running smoothly is by scheduling a professional drain cleaning before the holiday season begins. Let’s review how drain cleaning in New Port Richey can make a huge difference when it comes to the smooth flow of your holiday plans and festivities.

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2025 Refrigerant Changes for AC: What Tampa Homeowners Need to Know

Monday, October 28th, 2024

At Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, we believe in informing our customers about upcoming HVAC industry changes that will directly impact the cost of cooling equipment. A major change on the horizon involves refrigerants which central air conditioners, mini splits, and heat pumps all depend on for cooling air.

Specifically, the widely used R-410A refrigerant is being phased out due to new regulations. This phase-out is anticipated to raise costs for HVAC systems that rely on refrigerants industry-wide. Here’s what you should know if you are due for an HVAC installation in Tampa.

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Water Softeners and Reverse Osmosis Systems: What You Need to Know

Monday, October 7th, 2024

Florida residents love the state for its beaches, lakes, rivers, and inland waterways. But as a homeowner, the hardness of Florida’s water poses many challenges to your dishes, appliances, and plumbing system, not to mention the negative effects on your personal comfort. Spotting the effects of hard water in your home is as easy as noticing the spots on your glasses or hard water stains on countertops.

What isn’t so easy is choosing the right water treatment system for your needs. Some homeowners try to make do with a water softener only, but for some homes, a combination of a water softener and a reverse osmosis system is the one-two punch that is ideal. Let’s go over how a reverse osmosis system and a water softener in Tampa, FL work in conjunction with each other.

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It’s Never Too Late for AC Maintenance

Monday, September 16th, 2024

Most homeowners know that the best time to schedule maintenance for an HVAC system is before you start using it heavily. What many homeowners don’t know is that AC maintenance can be scheduled at any time during the cooling season. In fact, it’s better to schedule it at a time that’s not typical than not to schedule it at all.

That’s because when you use your air conditioner as much as you do in Florida, an AC tune-up in Tampa, FL should be seen as a required service, not an optional one. Air conditioning maintenance pays for itself in more ways than one. Let’s go over five benefits of scheduling a tune-up late in the season.

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Let Bayonet Take Care of Your New Air Conditioning System

Monday, September 2nd, 2024

When your Florida home is due for a new air conditioning system, there are a lot of decisions to make. Whether you choose a central AC system, a heat pump, or a ductless mini split, when you’re considering an AC installation in Tampa, FL, the easiest decision is to schedule it with our team.

There are two major advantages to purchasing a new cooling system through us: Our MVP Club and Bayonet Extended Warranty Plan. You can rest assured that your new system will last for its intended lifespan. When you consider that Pasco County homeowners run their air conditioning systems more than 1,200 hours annually, that’s a lot of wear and tear. Let’s go over the benefits of a new AC system and our MVP Club and Extended Warranty Plan.

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What’s Lurking in Your Home’s Ductwork

Monday, August 19th, 2024

When you live in Florida, most homeowners rely on their home’s comfortable indoor temperature to escape from the oppressive heat and humidity. However, if your air conditioning system relies on ductwork to distribute cold air (and most central systems in Florida do), your ductwork plays a pivotal role in that air distribution.

Not only that, but neglected ductwork can contribute to low indoor air quality (IAQ). Just like AC maintenance, regular duct cleaning is an essential service in Florida, not an optional one. Let’s go over why scheduling this service is so important for both IAQ and AC efficiency and when you should schedule air duct cleaning.

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Unusual Sounds Your AC Shouldn’t Make

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

When your air conditioning system is running as it should, its operation will be mostly silent. You’ll hear an initial click when it turns on, the sound of the system turning on, and the gentle whoosh of air from the vents.

When you hear a noise other than these, you’ll notice it. You may also notice decreased performance. Whenever your AC system makes unusual noises, it’s likely that you need AC repair in Tampa. Ignoring any unusual noises can potentially lead to a minor issue becoming a major problem if left unchecked. Let’s go over the unusual sounds your AC might make that signal trouble.

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Why You Need a High SEER2 or Inverter AC in Florida

Monday, July 8th, 2024

When it’s time to replace your air conditioner, many homeowners want to go with the least expensive model. For some areas of the country, that tactic is fine. But when you live in Florida, going with the cheapest model can actually cost you more in the long run.

When you think about how often you use your AC system, it makes sense to choose a unit with a high SEER2 rating and one with inverter technology. These features mean that your new AC system will cost you less in utilities for the 10-15 years that you own it. Let’s go over why it pays to spend a little more on an AC replacement in Tampa.

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Ice on Your Air Conditioner? Yes, That’s a Problem

Monday, June 10th, 2024

A common misunderstanding that homeowners with central AC systems have is that it’s normal for ice to appear on the AC. People mistakenly think that the system is just doing a really good job of cooling the air.

However, these homeowners soon notice that their home feels stuffy and warmer than it should be and that the AC seems to be running constantly without cooling down the home adequately. This happens because ice on the evaporator coil isn’t helping the AC system work–in fact, it’s hindering the AC system’s operation

For icy coils, you’ll need to contact us for AC repair in Tampa, FL. Let’s review why ice develops, what it means, and what you should do if you see it happening.

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