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Learn How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with an UV Light

April 21st, 2025

If you’re concerned about indoor air quality, a UV light air purifier can be a powerful solution. Learn how it works and how it can protect your home’s air. When it comes to keeping your home comfortable and safe, temperature control isn’t the only factor. Indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a major role in your health, comfort, and energy efficiency.

If your home’s air feels stale, triggers allergies, or carries persistent odors, it might be time to consider a more advanced solution, like installing a UV light air purification system. These systems target airborne pollutants at the source, using ultraviolet light to neutralize harmful microorganisms and improve the air you breathe every day. Let’s explore how UV light air purifiers work, what benefits they offer, and why they’re becoming a top choice for homeowners looking to boost their indoor air quality.

Learn How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with an Air Purifier

April 7th, 2025

Did you know the air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside? Dust, allergens, pet dander, bacteria, and even mold spores can quietly circulate through your HVAC system—affecting your health and comfort every day.

We offer advanced air purification systems designed to clean your indoor air and create a healthier home environment. Keep reading to learn how an air purifier can dramatically improve your indoor air quality and why it’s a smart investment for your family. Now’s the perfect time to upgrade! Purchase a new high-efficiency AC and get a FREE indoor air quality (IAQ) product, customizable to fit your needs.

Prepare Your Home for Storm Season

March 17th, 2025

Storm season in North Central Florida can bring unpredictable weather, and protecting your home is more important than ever. Upgrading your home electrical protection with a new generator can ensure that you’re not left in the dark when a storm strikes.

Keep reading to learn about the benefits of servicing or upgrading your generator system. We’re also sharing more about the exclusive advantages of our current BOGO Gold Club Membership offer, including a free battery with generator maintenance.

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Welcome to the Gold Club – Learn About the Benefits our Maintenance Members

March 3rd, 2025

There’s professional maintenance, and then there’s the gold club offer for the touchdown team. If you want to elevate your maintenance experience for your air conditioner, heater, or other HVAC system, then you need to join the Gold Club today.

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the benefits of joining a maintenance club versus just scheduling service year after year as you go. When you’re ready, you can give our team a call for your very first in-home visit from our team to experience the Touchstone difference.

Touchstone Is Here for Any of Your Home Cooling Needs

February 17th, 2025

No matter what type of HVAC system you have, our team is here to help with professional service. We can provide assistance with any type of furnace, boiler, air conditioner, heat pump, and even ductless systems as well. You may not be thinking much about air conditioning right now, but soon enough you will be as temperatures outside heat up.

Now is a great time to get on our calendar for early season AC maintenance. The Touchstone team can handle all of your cooling service and repair needs. Plus, our members enjoy priority service and discounts on repairs. Keep reading to learn about the benefits of scheduling early season service for your air conditioner or heat pump.

Love Your Home Comfort – Upgrade Your Home HVAC System

February 3rd, 2025

If your HVAC is getting up in age and struggling to heat or cool your home effectively, it may be time to go ahead and invest in an upgrade before the unit stops working completely. You can give our team a call for HVAC installation in Lake Butler and let us complete an in-home assessment to outline your options.

This investment is the perfect way to show your home and family some love! First, we can inspect your current HVAC and let you know if it is worthwhile to make repairs and keep it running for longer. If it’s time for a total replacement, we can talk to you about all your options and make sure you get an HVAC system that meets your expectations. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about boosting your home comfort with a new HVAC system.

How Often Should You Reseal Your Ductwork?

January 20th, 2025

Your ductwork plays a vital role in keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If your ductwork is not properly sealed, it can negatively impact your home comfort and also increase your monthly energy costs. You can keep reading to learn about how often you need to schedule an appointment to have your ducts checked and resealed for the best results.

Give our team a call when you’re ready to schedule an appointment for duct cleaning and duct sealing in Lake City, FL. The services go hand-in-hand to help you improve indoor air quality while also saving money on monthly energy costs for operating your heater or air conditioner.

The Domino Effect Problems With Poor Airflow

January 6th, 2025

Poor airflow, either leading into or out of your HVAC system, may not seem like that big of a deal. However, a lack of steady airflow in one direction or the other can easily leave you with a variety of problems inside the system.

You can keep reading to learn about the ways that poor airflow can impact your HVAC system’s operation. Then give us a call to schedule your appointment for HVAC repair in Lake Butler, FL. We can address problems associated with poor airflow and then offer tips for how to prevent these issues from happening again in the future.

What Happens During a Duct Cleaning Appointment?

December 23rd, 2024

Technician performing air duct cleaning using a large vacuum hose in a residential ceiling vent.

If you haven’t scheduled a duct cleaning appointment in the last several years, you need to add it to your list for 2025. It’s a great way to boost your indoor air quality and also help your HVAC system to operate more efficiently. Just give our team a call to schedule your duct cleaning in Madison, FL, whenever you’re ready.

We can even tack the appointment onto your regularly scheduled AC maintenance appointment when we visit your home for that. Keep reading to learn more about the steps we take during a duct cleaning appointment and why it is so beneficial for your home, family, and even your HVAC system. If you’ve ever wondered how to improve your home’s indoor air quality, duct cleaning is one of the best places to start.

Signs and Symptoms of a Broken Blower Motor

December 9th, 2024

If the blower motor inside your furnace goes out, you face safety risks in addition to a lack of the heating you expect. Hot air getting trapped inside your system can lead it to overheat and age faster than it should as a result.

But fear not! Our team is here to help with all of your furnace problems, including a broken blower motor. Just give us a call to schedule your furnace repair in Lake City, FL. You can also keep reading to learn more about the importance of the blower motor, why it may malfunction, and what to do about it.

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