As the crisp air of autumn arrives in North Central Florida, it’s time to prepare your home for the cooler months ahead. At Touchstone Heating & Air Inc., we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, quality service, and reasonable prices, offering a 100% guarantee on our service work. Follow this checklist to ensure your heating and cooling systems are ready for the first day of fall!
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First Day of Fall Checklist!
Monday, September 15th, 2025Welcome to the Gold Club – Learn About the Benefits our Maintenance Members
Monday, 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
Monday, 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.
How Often Should You Reseal Your Ductwork?
Monday, 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.
Signs and Symptoms of a Broken Blower Motor
Monday, 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.
Does a Whole House Generator Need Maintenance?
Monday, August 5th, 2024
If you have a generator installed in your home, you need to keep up with regular maintenance as well as schedule annual professional maintenance. A whole-house generator remains in standby mode around the clock and is ready to turn on automatically when your home loses power. But it can only work at its best if it is well-maintained.
Otherwise, you may find yourself without power and without an operational backup. Our team can help with maintenance and generator repair in Lake City, FL for the life of the unit. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of scheduling regular maintenance for your whole-house generator.
Our Spring HVAC Checklist
Monday, March 18th, 2024
Spring has arrived, and you’re likely already using your air conditioner again for cooling. But before temperatures heat up too much, there are some steps that you should take to make sure your HVAC system is fully prepared for the warm days ahead.
You can give our team a call to schedule service for your HVAC in Lake City, FL. In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about the steps that you should take to prepare your HVAC system for spring and summer. Remember, if you notice anything out of the ordinary, you should bring it to our attention so we can check it out and make sure your HVAC system is working at its best.
Odors From Your Heat Pump? Here’s What to Do
Monday, February 19th, 2024
The air blowing out of your heat pump should never produce an odor. If it does, that’s a major red flag that something is wrong inside of the unit. You should never ignore bad odors coming from your heat pump, even if they seem relatively minor.
Bad odors are usually a sign that you need heat pump repair in Lake City, FL. You can keep reading to learn more about some of the more common odors that may come from your heat pump and what they mean. If you notice any of them, give us a call to schedule a service appointment at your earliest convenience.
5 Ways Maintenance Saves Money
Monday, January 22nd, 2024
We talk a lot about air conditioning maintenance and why it is so important to invest in the service. We may sound a little bit like a broken record, but we just can’t stress the importance enough. You may see AC maintenance as just another expense. But we encourage you to look at the service as an investment. In fact, there’s a strong link between maintenance and comfort that makes routine service worthwhile.
How does regular furnace maintenance save you money?
- Lowers energy bills: A clean, tuned furnace runs more efficiently, using less fuel for the same heat.
- Extends equipment life: Preventive upkeep stops small issues from escalating into costly failures.
- Reduces repair costs: Routine inspections catch minor problems early, cheaper to fix now than later.
- Avoids emergency fees: Scheduled tune-ups prevent breakdowns that often come with premium same‑day repair charges.
- Preserves warranty coverage: On‑time maintenance ensures warranty stays valid, avoiding out‑of‑pocket replacement bills.
In fact, we are highlighting five ways that maintenance can actually save you money so that you can look at it more as an investment than an expense. In many cases, AC maintenance in Lake City, FL actually pays for itself. You can keep reading to learn more about five ways that you can save money when you schedule this valuable service.
Your Furnace Might Not Be Safe Anymore
Monday, October 16th, 2023
There is a period of time toward the end of your furnace’s life when you have to decide between investing in repairs or replacing the entire unit. Sometimes repairs make sense, but when repairs cannot address safety concerns then it is time to replace your old system with a newer and safer model.
Since many heaters can last for upwards of 30 years, there’s a very good chance that your older heater may be highly outdated. If so, it’s time for a furnace replacement in Lake City, FL. Keep reading and learn more about the reasons that your older furnace may not be safe to operate any longer.