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AC Repair
AC Advice – If it could only talk
What if our appliances and air conditioning could talk? If you were told five years ago that there would be a voice in your smart phone named Siri, you probably would have thought it was pretty far-fetched -- and yet these days, we chat with Siri about almost...
7 Tips to Guard Against Air Conditioning Repair Rip Off
Every year there is at least a couple of news stories about air conditioning companies preying on SWFL residents. These companies are like the wolf at the door. You don't want to let them in! We even made up a fictional company, Predat-Air, with a sly wolf technician,...
Best AC Systems for Southwest Florida
We're into the hottest time of the year in Southwest Florida. Home-Tech, the leader in air conditioning installation, service, and Service Agreements in Southwest Florida, is here to help our customers find the best AC systems. It's never easy when researching a...
The Cheapest Air Conditioner of All Time
It’s a bit surprising to learn that the very first modern electrical air conditioning unit was invented in Buffalo, New York. What need did they have for cold AC up in the tundra? Still, that’s where the first air conditioner was created in 1902 by Willis Carrier. It...
What to Know About Hiring Air Conditioning Contractors
Are you in the market for a new air conditioning system, but don't want to get ripped off or taken advantage of by under-qualified air conditioning contractors? We've all heard the horror stories in the news of contractors taking advantage of clients. Purchasing a new...
Sweating Air Conditioning Vents? Try Closing the Windows
People say "Don't sweat the small stuff," but sweating air conditioning vents can cause warping and/or other unwanted water damage to the air conditioning unit and its installation. There are times in SW Florida where we all feel the desire to open up the windows....
Groundhog Day 2017 Means Good News For Air Conditioners
If you grew up in the North East or the Midwest, you probably remember when Groundhog Day really was a big deal. In the dead cold of winter, that fat, furry rodent could change your whole outlook on the next six weeks of weather depending on whether he saw his shadow...
Home-Tech Begins an Appliance Repair Apprenticeship Program
Something new and exciting is happening at Home-Tech starting October 4th. For the first time ever we welcome apprentices to an appliance repair apprenticeship program. I had a chance to speak with Brian Schraufnagl, Home-Tech's full time Training Manager. I asked him...
Employee Owned Home-Tech Attracts Great People
We have heard from a LOT of Home-Tech Members the past few weeks through our Attaboy program. We keep hearing the same theme over and over again in the praises. Home-Tech hires GREAT PEOPLE. You may wonder how Home-Tech attracts such great employees. Our company has a...
HVAC Install – Pay Hourly Wages or Pay for Piecework?
When you think of piecework, you might think of employees on a manufacturing line getting paid for each piece they produce. Up until the late 1960's, there were a lot of employees getting paid like this. Who can ever forget the comical episode of "I Love Lucy" where...
The Best AC Unit For Humidity Removal – Trane XL20i Review
Trane XL20i Review We decided to interview employee owner Matt Eberhard to get the real scoop on the Trane XL20i unit. Table of Contents Trane XL20i Review If a customer wanted the best air conditioner for controlling humidity in their home what would you recommend?...
3 Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioner Hurricane Safe
Like it or not, it’s officially Hurricane Season in Southwest Florida – and all we can do is keep our fingers crossed that we don’t end up in the proverbial Cone of Uncertainty. Home-Tech is here to help you keep your air conditioner hurricane safe should the worst...