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Smart Thermostats: Why They’re Worth It

August 26, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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If you’ve been paying any attention the past couple years, you know that the latest in home automation technology is smart thermostats. The rising cost of energy has made it imperative for homeowners to keep heating and cooling bills manageable. Combined with the popularity of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, it’s become easier and easier for homeowners to micromanage their home’s systems from a distance without a lot of expense on the front end. Enter the smart thermostat. [Read more…]

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How Your Home’s Air Quality Can Impact Your Health

August 12, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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A hundred years ago, people spent a good portion of their day outdoors or living in buildings that tended to be drafty, providing frequent air exchange. Today, most people spend their time indoors, in a tightly-sealed environment we call the building envelope. The combination of time and lack of air exchange can lead to health issues caused by exposure to chemicals and pollutants, including particles, chemicals, mold, allergens, radon, combustion gasses, tobacco smoke and pesticides from lawn and insect treatments. These exposures can cause a laundry-list of symptoms and conditions including allergies, asthma, cancers and many other conditions that can permanently affect your health. How do you escape these health hazards? [Read more…]

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What You Need to Know About SEER Ratings

July 9, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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While shopping around for a new air conditioner for your home, you will notice some units come with a SEER rating. Before you pick out just any unit and ignore this number, it is important to understand exactly what the SEER rating is and how it could help you save money.

Gembecki Mechanical Services wants our customers to make an informed decision when it comes to purchasing air conditioner units for their homes. That is why we have created this basic guide to SEER ratings. [Read more…]

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How Often Do I Really Need to Change My Air Filter?

June 25, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Typically, homeowners follow the manufacturer recommendation for how often they should change out their HVAC air filters. That recommendation states that every homeowner should replace their air filters on a bimonthly basis, but is that enough?

Replacing air filters every two months is a good general guideline, but some individuals may need to consider changing their filters on a more frequent basis. Some factors, such as the number of pets in the home and general air quality for the city you live in, may require you to change out your filters more often than every two months.

In an effort to improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system, Gembecki Mechanical Services has compiled a list of factors that may increase the frequency with which you change out your filters. [Read more…]

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Refrigerator Safety Tips When You Lose Power

June 4, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Now that hurricane season has officially started, everyone in our area should be prepared for power outages. Losing power is a major inconvenience for everyone, and you never know how long the outage will last. If you have a refrigerator or freezer full of food, you should know how prepare yourself before you lose power.

Gembecki Mechanical Services cares about all of our customers. We understand that power failures can be financially devastating for Orlando residents and business owners. We hope these food and refrigeration safety tips are helpful to our commercial and residential customers. [Read more…]

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What Happens During My HVAC Maintenance?

May 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Your HVAC unit is one of the most important systems in your home. Without it, your home wouldn’t be comfortable. It is no different from any other piece of equipment you use all the time — it won’t work properly unless it undergoes regular maintenance. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that businesses and homeowners have their HVAC systems inspected on an annual basis before the start of the season during which each part of the system is going to be used. [Read more…]

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Tips for Cleaning Your Commercial Ice Machine

May 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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One item that should always be in your company’s preventative maintenance list is its ice machine. Many business owners fail to acknowledge the fact that just because these devices are operational, does not mean they can be left unattended for long periods. Ice machines are a very important asset for a wide array of businesses ranging from nursing homes to restaurants to hospitals yet are too often neglected until something goes wrong.

If your facility is equipped with one, it is important to establish a routine cleaning and maintenance plan up front, and to stick to it! Aside from protecting your investment and ensuring that expensive equipment runs optimally for years to come, you can rest assured knowing your customers will always be served safe and clean food products.

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The Importance of a Home Warranty For Your Appliance

May 14, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Many Central Florida residents have multiple warranties and extended warranties to protect the various appliances and systems in their home. However, you can protect all these things if they need repair or replacement, whether they give out, are stolen or are destroyed by weather, vandalism or fire with one home warranty. They cover what homeowner’s insurance does not.

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Get the Most from Your Commercial Kitchen with a Walk-in Cooler

May 8, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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For business owners who work in the food service industry, purchasing a walk-in cooler is one of the best investments you can make. The need to keep perishable items fresh and intact is crucial and has a direct impact on a company’s bottom line. As well, the convenience and flexibility that these devices offer to facilities with changing needs is excellent.

In this field, it is always a good idea to make the most of commercial-grade equipment and technology as their consumer counterparts are ill-equipped to handle the often high demand presented by growing customer bases. That being said, here are a few distinct advantages that commercial walk-in coolers and freezers have.

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How to Check That Your Freezer or Refrigerator is Performing Optimally

May 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Gembecki knows how important refrigeration units are to Central Florida services and that it’s essential to your business to keep them running at optimal capacity. If they aren’t functioning correctly, you could have to throw out spoiled food and other products. Further, if they are having to work too hard to do their jobs, you pay the price in higher energy costs.

We provide expert installation and maintenance for commercial refrigeration and restaurant equipment. Our Orlando HVAC repair company has certified technicians that are available around the clock to help ensure that a refrigeration malfunction doesn’t stop your business.

While we appreciate our commercial customers, we realize that you’d rather not see us if you don’t have to. That’s why we’re listing some signs that your refrigerator or freezer is not working as it should and some simple things you can check or do before you call out a Gembecki technician.

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