Is it Time to Put “Old Yeller” Down?On our last blog post, we touched on the lifespan of an air conditioner in Florida. As a supplement to that, today we cover signs that your air conditioner is dying.When we invest in something as expensive as a car or an air conditioning system, we hope it will […]

You Have Some Control Over the Answer A common question we get at Super Heat, Air, and Plumbing is “how long does an air conditioner last in Florida?” There’s no solid answer. But like the longevity of your car, it will last longer if you take care of it. Florida Factor Many variables help determine […]

Cinco de Mayo is one of America’s favorite holidays. But like St. Patrick’s Day, it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Everybody loves an excuse to have a party and celebrate a culture that may or may not be their own. But some of the facts about the Cinco de Mayo holiday may surprise you: It’s […]

It’s May, this is Greater Tampa Bay and the heat is on! And at Super Heat, Air, and Plumbing, the most common problem that people call us for help is what we call the “No Cool”. It’s exactly what it sounds like: the air conditioner is not cooling. An air conditioner blowing hot air can […]

They’re Everywhere! Air conditioning companies seem to sprout up out of nowhere every day in Florida. Even Super Heat, Air, and Plumbing “sprouted up” seemingly out of nowhere in 2015. In Greater Tampa Bay — the place we proudly serve and call home — it seems like a new air conditioning company pops up every […]

A very common question we get in the air conditioning business, especially here in Florida is: “Why does my house feel so muggy?” We understand your frustration. That feeling we call “muggy” is also known as relative humidity, which measures the humidity that is relative to the temperature.But Why is My Air Conditioned House Muggy?Why your house […]

What’s More Important than the Air You Breathe? We’ve covered indoor air quality in the past. But we also understand that not everybody reads everything we post. So every once in a while we’ll revisit a subject that is of the highest importance to what we do. And indoor air quality is of great importance […]

Be Cool While You BakeIt’s Greater Tampa Bay and it’s sunburn season. You know what that means: whether you’re a local or a tourist, you’re out at the beach or by the pool catching some rays and baking your skin every chance you get!But not everybody knows how to sunbathe properly. Some overdo it with oil that […]

They Need Their Space Too Air conditioners, like people, need room to breathe. The old saying “I need my space” applies to the condenser unit of your AC system too. That’s that big box outside your home, by the way. We often give tips about cooling efficiency from the inside of your home, but it’s good to […]

You Get What You Paid For When someone installs a brand new air conditioner for you on the cheap, what are you really getting? Cheaper is not always better. Sure, you might “know a guy” who installs air conditioners for a lot cheaper than a professional air conditioning company like Super Heat, Air, and Plumbing would. […]

Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value“MERV.” Sounds like the name of a TV producer or an annoying neighbor! But when it comes to air conditioning, the acronym MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value.What that MeansThe MERV rating on an air filter was designed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to rate the […]

Less Duct for your Buck Mini-split ductless air conditioning is increasing in popularity due to the many benefits it offers homeowners and business owners. Let’s say you moved into or purchased a home in which central air conditioning cannot be installed because there is no ductwork. “Window AC units” might be your first thought. And that sounds fine. But […]