Here at Best Home Services, we asked our electrical team to explain to us why it is so important to maintain your electrical system in your home. The electrical service within the home is the most critical part of our day-to-day lives. It powers all of our electronics- and we don’t mean just cell phones […]
Keep Your Comfort Up and Costs Down. Spring has sprung in Southwest Florida and along with the rising temperatures are rising utility bills. Did you know there are a few simple ways to save on your cooling bills this spring and summer so you can stay comfortable without breaking the bank? We recommend keeping these […]
Meter Based vs. Whole Home Surge Protection Florida- the Sunshine State- also happens to be the lightning capital of the world. In Southwest Florida, we see our fair share of severe weather, from hurricanes and tropical storms to afternoon thunderstorms. Severe weather and an abundance of lightning mean one thing: increased risk of power surges […]
Combat The Rising Water Pressure Epidemic In Southwest Florida You may have noticed an increase in building development in the Southwest Florida area. With all these new buildings popping up, municipal water companies have begun increasing water output to preempt the impending demand. What does this mean for us? Well, many homeowners have been noticing […]
Ac Tips For Your Southwest Florida Home It’s hot again in Southwest Florida- not a big surprise. The Florida climate can be harsh on an AC system- with temperatures that soar into the high 90s and low 100s, your AC works overtime to keep you cool and comfortable. Our AC department got together and provided […]
Are You Aware Of Your Copper Pipes? When we think of chlorinated water, we mainly think of swimming pools. But did you know chlorine is one of the most efficient ways to kill deadly germs and pathogens in all public water sources? All of the water that flows into our homes has been treated with […]
A Peek Inside Best Home Services’ Core Values At BHS, we pride ourselves in treating everyone- from every customer to every employee- like a family. Our company has strong core values and ethics that we strive to emulate every day and every step of the way. Be Family. We treat everyone like a member of […]
Why Do I Need A Standby Generator? It’s thundering outside and you’re getting ready to cook dinner. Suddenly- everything goes black! Your power is out- not an uncommon occurrence in SW Florida. With severe storms and hurricanes imminent, blackouts are unavoidable. However- there is something you can do to mitigate the effects of blackouts! You […]
Proper A/C Filter Maintenance And How It Benefits Your System HVAC systems can appear complicated- but, keeping it running smoothly is relatively simple. By just ensuring you replace the air filters in the home on a regular basis, your A/C (and your lungs!) will thank you. The A/C Filter is very important when it comes […]
How Does A Humidistat Work? Humidistats work very similarly to thermostats. The difference is while thermostats respond to air temperature, humidistats respond to relative humidity. There is a sensor in the humidistat that is moisture sensitive. It uses this moisture to manipulate an electrical current that signals to the AC when it should turn on […]