When it comes to hurricanes, the storm paths are as unpredictable as the damage they may bring. Even though we can’t control the weather, we can prepare our homes (and HVAC systems) to minimize damages. Investing time now to make sure that your home and HVAC system are prepared for hurricane season will pay off later while you are stuck inside during the storm. In addition to sealing up your house, make sure to keep a stockpile of the necessities, such as water, food, batteries, etc. At Lee’s, we care about our customers. We created a checklist for you to use for your HVAC system when preparing your home for this hurricane season, as well as for any future storms.

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There are common myths going around about HVAC that simply aren’t true, so we thought our we’d set the record straight. As Acadiana’s HVAC experts, customers often ask us to debunk these myths that they’ve heard before. Read through this list and let us know if any of them surprise you! Remember to contact us with any other questions you may have about your unit.

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It’s Louisiana, it’s summertime, and it is HOT! With the fun of a long summer day also comes a long, expensive A/C bill. How do you save money during the hottest days of the year while still maintaining a comfortable environment? As your Acadiana HVAC experts, we’ll suggest a few tips on how to help skew your bill (while still enjoying the summer days)!

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With the peak of summer upon us, it’s important to remember the value of investing in professional AC maintenance. In this month’s blog post, we’re discussing the benefits and reasons you should invest in professional maintenance for your AC this summer!

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Between the sweating and the sneezing, it’s hard not to notice that summer is here in full force. Constant sweating and sneezing can obviously make life miserable this time of year. As HVAC experts who work with the people of Lafayette on a daily basis, we regularly see the negative effects heat and allergies can have on homeowners. Thankfully, overcoming allergies and the overbearing heat are two issues that can go hand-in-hand with each other (and can be fixed at the same time!)

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Many of you ask us how to know if you need a dehumidifier in your home. The short answer is: You need a dehumidifier if you find that your home or business has a problem with moisture. The most common places that we install dehumidifiers are in bathrooms, basements, and crawlspaces.

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Did you know that the quality of the air that you breathe inside your home has a major impact on your health? Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the quality of indoor air as it pertains to your health and comfort. A large percentage of homeowners often neglect this important aspect of indoor living, causing either subtle or noticeable negative health effects. Indoor air quality should be everyone’s concern. Studies have shown that we spend up to 90 percent of our time indoors, ultimately proving the severity of the situation when indoor air quality is ignored. Additionally, people with allergies or asthma depend on high-quality air to live comfortably. An investment in your indoor air quality is an investment in your health.

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We talk a lot about the importance of clean, healthy air, and we back that up with quality services and products. The first step to achieving clean air inside your home is a quality air filter. Air filters are a vital part of your HVAC unit’s efficiency, and essential for obtaining a high level of clean, fresh air. We will cover all of the different kinds of air filters available to you and how they are graded on effectiveness. Hopefully, we will help you find one that is a good fit for your needs.

Before we start, we want to remind everyone that the most important thing about an air filter is that you rotate new ones in frequently. No matter how good your air filter is, it will lose its effectiveness after a short time. By rotating out your air filters, you can instantly increase the level of clean air in your home.

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2017 is going to be better than 2016, and that’s because of the knowledge you’re about to gain from this blog post. We come across far too many HVAC owners who either don’t know a lot about their HVAC system, or believe false information. As HVAC experts, we feel obligated to share as much information with our customers as possible to make sure the experience they have with their HVAC is a good one.

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