Category: Blog

5 Ways to Fix Hot Spots in Your Home this Summer
Do some areas in your home always seem to feel warm no matter how low you turn the AC down? That’s the worst! But be warned: turning down the AC too far will just create cold spots everywhere else and could cause your air conditioner to wear out more quickly. Not sure where

Do Your Smoke Detectors Need to be Replaced? Here’s How to Tell
If you notice a high-pitched “chirp” coming from your smoke detectors, it could mean that their battery life is drained. But it could also mean that your smoke detectors are nearing the end of their lifespan. We all know that smoke detectors are crucial in preventing fire deaths and injuries, but did you

How HVAC Zoning Works
Do you have hot or cold spots around your house? While you may this is because your HVAC isn’t up to par, it may be because your home isn’t zoned properly. Not sure what HVAC zoning is? Don’t worry! Our team at Best Home Services is here to explore what exactly HVAC zoning

Solved! Reasons You Have Low Water Pressure in the Shower
If you jump in the shower after a long day and are met by a trickle of water or abnormally low water pressure, it can be a major letdown! There are many potential explanations for low pressure in the shower, such as a partially closed control valve, a faulty pressure regulator, a leaking

Allergies? Banish Pollen from Your Home This Spring
Allergy season will soon be upon us here in the Sunshine State, and if you are among the more than 50 million Americans that are affected by allergies, take note! Before prime allergy season begins, it’s time to learn how to reduce the pollen that gets spread throughout your home by your HVAC system.

Plumbing Leak Prevention at Home: Our Tips
That small leak that you’ve been ignoring could become a BIG problem! Besides raising your utility bills, water leaks can damage your plumbing systems, your home, and your yard. The good news? Many leaks can easily be prevented! Here are our plumbing team’s top tips on how to prevent these common household leaks,

Do I Need a Water Softener?
Hard water, soft water, does it matter? Water is, of course, a necessity in our homes, but hard water can be a nuisance. Depending on where you live, a water softener may dramatically benefit your family. Learn what hard water is and the benefits of water softeners from our team at Best Home Services! What is Hard Water?

Types of Whole-Home Air Filters and Their Benefits
Believe it or not, when it comes to air pollution, the air that you breathe inside your house is likely more polluted than the outside air. While modern homes are more secure and safe from the harsh conditions of the great outdoors, this, unfortunately, means that they also trap contaminants inside. That dust you

Why Isn’t My HVAC Working?
Don’t worry, we’re some of the best at figuring it out… Unlike most of the country, we use our air conditioners year-round here in Southwest Florida! So when they break down on a warm day during a Florida winter, it can be annoying, to say the least! The good news is that whether

Help! My Water Heater Isn’t Working!
Whether you were greeted by a cold shower after a long workday, or worse—a flood of water from a failed water heater tank—if your water heater fails or stops working, it can be a MAJOR inconvenience. There are many reasons why a water heater fails, including mechanical failures to age, but it’s clear— when