Does My System Suffer From Freon Leaks? Freon, or refrigerant, is what helps keep our homes cool and refreshing amid the harsh, Southwest Florida heat. Some units, over time, experience a dip in the performance of their AC systems. While this could be several things, one issue to consider is Freon Leaks. Freon leaks turn […]
It’s never a good day when you realize your air conditioning has turned into a block of ice. Yet in the countless calls, we receive every day at Best Home Services, we find this to be a common issue. Frozen air conditioners lead to decreased performance and breakdowns—some of which can be quite costly. That’s […]
With so many forms of extreme weather rolling through Southwest Florida, it pays to have a back-up plan. Tropical storms, hurricanes, and severe thunderstorms are all common in the Sunshine State, causing power surges and outages that can prove to be very costly. So how do you protect your AC and keep it running, even […]
A new Best Home Services location is opening in South Fort Myers! A brand new call center designed to house 60 new employees is opening up its doors this month. Located on US 41, this 20,000-square-foot building is just one of several expansions our company has made over the last 12 months. You can read […]
Recently, the Bradenton Herald wrote an article on local companies in Manatee County struggling to find skilled workers. In it, they interviewed various companies within the area, most of which were offering trades jobs, such as carpenters and electricians, but were struggling to find qualified applicants to fill the positions. Business was growing and so […]
Summer in Florida is one of the worst times for your AC unit to stop working, but unfortunately, it happens often. With the temperatures peaking outside, your HVAC system has to work harder to cool down your home. The additional strain compared to cooler months can sometimes be too much for certain components, especially if […]
BHS has been growing rapidly in 2017, capturing the attention of Florida’s Governor Rick Scott, as well as The Business Observer. In a recent article, the Florida Gulf Coast publication covered some of the highlights of our success, including our new Sarasota location and call center, and we recently received the Business Ambassador Award! BHS […]
You may have heard the acronym “SEER” coupled with talk of energy efficiency. But what does SEER even mean? The term stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, and every version of an AC unit goes through testing to determine its ranking on the SEER scale. Why does this matter? More specifically, why should you—the consumer—know […]
Are you wondering what to do with all of those extra cans of vegetables, soup, beans, and more that are taking up space in your pantry? Perhaps you are tired of the same old foods staring back at you from the shelf? Join us for “Operation: Refresh Your Pantry!” BHS is partnering once again with […]
Homes that were built between the late 70s and mid-90s may have a dirty little secret under the floorboards and in the walls. Polybutylene pipes were a popular construction product for more than fifteen years. Despite being hidden behind walls these pipes quickly became the foundation for problems in many southwest Florida homes. They have […]