Name: Bounds Heating & Air
Address: 25645 West, Newberry Road, Newberry, FL, 32669
Telephone: 352-472-2761

Bounds Heating & Air Opening New Location In Gainesville!

One of the strongest signs of a stable and thriving business is consistent growth, and we have been privileged to see that here at Bounds Heating & Air. Over our years in business, our customers have come to depend on us for high-quality air conditioning and heating repairs, new installation services, and anything else in between that your home’s HVAC system might need. We have always sought to go above and beyond for our customers and treat them with genuine respect and world-class customer care. And we’re pleased to see that these efforts have been rewarded over the years with a business that has grown to become one of the most recognized leaders in our community.

In fact, this growth has been so prominent that we are pleased to announce that we have opened our second location! We are now pleased to have a facility located in the city of Gainesville, allowing customers there and in the surrounding areas to receive our same great service and reliability even faster! Thanks to a fleet of trucks and staff of experienced crew members now based out of this new location, customers will see even quicker response times and enhanced support for their HVAC needs.

This new location is not replacing our old office—we are still operating at full capacity from our original location in Newberry. That means you can still expect the same great service and friendly technicians you always have. However, we’re pleased to have the ability to serve an even wider range of customers across a greater service area thanks to this new location!

Whether you are in Newberry, Gainesville, or any of the communities that surrounding either of our offices, give the team at Bounds Heating & Air a call at (352) 472-2761 today and schedule a service if your air conditioner or heater needs a professional service.

6 Habits That Will Make Your Florida Home Less Hot And Humid

As a Florida resident, it’s probably no surprise to you that Florida ranks #2 on the list of states with the highest relative humidity. One problem is that all the moisture in the outdoor air can easily build up indoors as well, decreasing your comfort while increasing your cooling costs and risks of pest and mold issues.

6 WAYS TO DECREASE YOUR HOME’S RELATIVE HUMIDITY

There are multiple ways to make the air less hot and muggy inside your home. Just use these tips from our HVAC and indoor air quality experts!

1. Don’t turn your AC off completely while you’re away from home.

Humid air isn’t just uncomfortable. It also takes more energy to cool, which translates into higher cooling costs.

If you shut off your AC completely, it has to spend a ton of energy returning your home to your desired temperature while also removing all the built-up humidity. Instead, turn your thermostat down, but allow your AC to run periodically while you’re away.

2. Use your bathroom fan or open a window to let out humidity.

Bathing and showering can add a lot of moisture to your indoor air. Counteract this problem by turning on your bathroom fan and letting it run for at least 30 minutes after you’re done bathing or showering. If you don’t have a bathroom fan, crack a window instead.

3. Turn on your kitchen exhaust fan when cooking on the stove.

Using your stove can create steam that can make your kitchen humid, especially when performing activities like boiling pasta or stir-frying vegetables. Switch on your kitchen’s exhaust fan to suck up the moisture.

4. Set your dishwasher to the “no heat” dry cycle.

Your dishwasher can add a lot of humidity to your indoor air during its normal heated dry cycle. Avoid this by using its “no heat” dry cycle setting. You might need to towel off a few dishes before putting them in the cupboard, but your home will feel less humid, and you’ll also reduce your energy consumption as an added bonus!

5. Wait to run your clothes dryer until the evening.

Your clothes dryer is another appliance that can increase your home’s relative humidity. For this reason, it’s best to run it later in the day when the weather has cooled off a bit so that your AC won’t have to work so hard to keep your home comfortable. Your AC will use less energy, and you’ll save money.

6. Install a dehumidifier.

If your home has severe problems with excess humidity, consider installing a whole-home dehumidifier. This device regulates your home’s relative humidity so that you can prevent hazards like mold and mildew growth.

As Gainesville HVAC experts, we know how to get the heat and humidity out of your home. Contact Bounds Heating & Air today for any and all of your HVAC and indoor air quality needs by calling (352) 472-2761.

5 Tips for Reducing Airborne Allergens In Your Home

As the weather heats up, pollen, mold spores, and other allergens become more abundant in the air. Although these pollutants typically originate outdoors, they drift into homes or hitchhike on things like our clothes and bags. While taking prescribed medication can provide much-needed relief from allergic symptoms, there are also steps you can take to lower the concentration of allergies in your home.

HOW TO REDUCE ALLERGENS IN YOUR HOME

Use these tips to breathe easier at home this allergy season!

1. Upgrade your HVAC system’s air filter.

The higher your air filter’s efficiency rating is, the more effectively it will capture airborne particles. If you’re currently using a MERV 7 filter, consider upgrading to a MERV 11 or 13. Although these filters typically cost more, they do a much better job at filtering out tiny particles like pollen, and the rating isn’t so high that it will impede airflow through your system.

2. Take off your shoes at the front door.

We can bring all sorts of things into our homes on our shoes: dirt, dust, pollen, and lots of germs. Avoid this problem by taking your shoes off at your front or back door and placing them on a shoe rack in your entryway.

3. Replace carpeting with hard flooring.

Carpeting can harbor a lot of dust, dander, and other allergens, and every time you walk across it, those particles can get stirred up into the air. Wherever possible, replace your carpeting with materials that are easier to deep clean, like wood or vinyl.

4. Wash or dry your bedding in warm temperatures weekly.

Dust mites are a common allergen in comforters, sheets, and pillowcases, and unfortunately, cold water won’t get rid of them. To remove dust mites, you need to wash your bedding in water that’s at least 130°F or dry your bedding at 130°F if washing it in hot water will damage it.

5. Declutter and dust often.

The more clutter your home has, the harder it is to keep clean and dust-free. When you are dusting, don’t forget often-neglected areas such as:

Air vent and exhaust fan registers
Window treatments
Lampshades
Areas underneath furniture
Ceiling fans
Houseplants

Still feeling sneezy? At Bounds Heating & Air, we offer top-of-the-line indoor air quality solutions throughout Gainesville, including whole-home air purifiers and UV lamps. Contact us online or give us a call at (352) 472-2761 to learn more about how we can help you.

Houseplants That Can Improve Indoor Air Quality

Think about the amount of time that you spend in your home. Now imagine the number of toxic compounds in your home that come from chemical-based cleaning products, air-fresheners, and other products. These are everyday household items that you typically don’t think twice about, but they can emit toxins that are detrimental to your health. Other indoor pollutants can stem from pollen, mold, bacteria, and more! These pollutants tend to be more harmful in small or poorly ventilated areas.

In the late 1980s, NASA conducted a study providing which plants the best help reduce indoor pollutants. Upon discovery, people began to see plants as more than just decor, but also as a home essential to help purify their air. Here are a few plants that you can add to your home to help filter out harmful elements and purify your air.

Spider Plant

The Spider Plant, also known as Chlorophytum comosum helps filter toxins such as carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and xylene which can be found in leather and rubber. The Spider Plant is also one of the easiest plants to care for and is pet-friendly.

Chinese Evergreen

If your home is exposed to minimal sunlight, the Chinese Evergreen plant is for you. This plant thrives in low light conditions and immediately begins to remove toxins from the air. Due to the plant’s tropical nature, they tend to flourish in low humidity. If you begin to experience browning of the leaves, simply mist the plant with water.

Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera Daisies not only add a beautiful touch to your home, but they also serve as a purifier that removes benzene (which is a cancerous chemical). These daisies are also known to release oxygen overnight which helps improve your sleep patterns.

Areca Palm

Areca Palms not only purify the air by removing toxic elements, but they also release tons of moisture. This plant performs best in areas exposed to an adequate amount of sunlight and when watered regularly.

For more information on how to effectively remove toxins from your home’s air, call Bounds Heating & Air for expert advice at 352-472-2761.

How Cleaning Products Affect Your Air Quality

The summer is winding down and it’s time to go back to school! This is the time where you and your family are in the process of cleaning the house and getting things organized after an eventful summer. Typically people grab their favorite cleaning products to fight germs or dirt in their home without realizing the products toxic ingredients that become airborne affect your family’s health. Along with health effects, cleaning products can also affect your air quality but the team here at Bounds Heating & Air has listed a few primary ingredients to look out for.

When it comes to whitening clothes or disinfecting chances are you turn to bleach or products that contain bleach. Although, chlorine bleach is known to be the most corrosive chemical. Bleach releases gas fumes into your home air causing coughing, irritated eyes, throat, and nose.

Did you know ammonia is commonly found in bathroom, oven, drain, and window cleaners? Once ammonia vaporizes, it becomes infused in your home air potentially causing kidney and liver damage. Typically this exposure can be made worse when mixed with other products containing chlorine bleach causing gas to form, and potentially irritating your skin, eyes, or lungs.

Fragrance chemicals can be found in everyday products such as aerosol cleaners, furniture polish, air fresheners, and much more. These products may leave a pleasant smell in your home, but leave a long-lasting effect on the respiratory system. For example, when an air freshener is sprayed it emits VOC’s which are volatile organic compounds into the air that potentially lead to asthma, dizziness, headaches, and eye irritation.

To avoid emitting toxic elements in your home air, make homemade non-toxic cleaning products or call Bounds Heating & Air a call at 352-472-2761 to learn more ways to improve your home’s air quality.

How to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Home

Mold’s microscopic spores can get into your Gainesville, Florida, home through your HVAC system, gaps in your insulation, doors, and windows. It’s impossible to keep all mold spores out, and mold can grow almost anywhere. Some molds cause flu-like symptoms and aggravate allergies and asthma. You can prevent mold growth and improve your indoor air quality by controlling the humidity in your home, adding ventilation, and using a UV lamp to kill mold spores.

Controlling Humidity

Mold can’t grow without moisture, so controlling humidity can prevent it from forming in your home. Signs of high humidity include condensation on walls, windows, or pipes. You can use a dehumidifier to get rid of condensation. Whole-home models connect directly to your ductwork and dehumidify your entire home. Portable dehumidifiers are less expensive, but they only work in smaller areas. Make sure your gutters direct water at least 10 feet away from your home to prevent water damage and mold near your foundation.

Ventilation

Ventilation removes stale air and mold spores and brings fresh air into your home. Energy recovery ventilators or ERVs use a filter to remove any contaminants so they can introduce fresh air. These ERVs also have a heat exchanger that works like a heat pump, using energy from the outgoing stale air to condition the incoming fresh air. This is more efficient than using your heater or air conditioner. You should also use a vent or exhaust fan when you cook, shower, or do laundry.

Adding a UV Lamp

A UV lamp also called a UV air purifier, kills mold, bacteria, viruses, and dust mites by damaging their genetic structure. Coil sterilization lights attach to the inside of your HVAC system’s air handler with a strong magnet to stop mold growth that results from condensation on the coil. You can also install an air sterilization UV lamp in your ductwork that only turns on when you use your HVAC system. That way, it will use less energy.

Bounds Heating & Air can help you prevent mold and improve your indoor air quality. We install, maintain, and repair equipment for all your HVAC needs. Call us anytime at 352-472-2761.

Category: Air Quality