Orion HVAC

A little info about Us!!!

2010-06-16T15:38:00.000-07:00

Here is all the info about , LLC
**Check out our great ratings on the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.com) and on Angie's List (www.angieslist.com)
http://www.orionair.net/
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License #CAC1815531 St. Petersburg, Florida Call Jim @ 727.502.7785
**Residential rates: $75 for the 1st hr and $20/quarter hr after that plus the cost of parts and materials used.
**Commercial rates: $95 for the 1st hr and $25/quarter hr after that plus the cost of parts and materials used.
**Flat rates of repairs are also given (total for parts, material and labor) if a repair will take some time.
**No service call with repair. A service call of $45 will only be charged for "no shows" (not being there after an appointment is made)
**Free estimates are given ONLY for equipment installation on swap-outs of existing equipment and new construction, NOT for repairs.

Service Area: St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Tarpon Springs Counties of Pinellas & Western Hillsborough Your Source for Heating & Air-Conditioning Repair Air Conditioning Services Heating Services Unit Installations... Depend on us for complete heating and air conditioning repair, maintenance, and installation services.
Backed by more than 14 years of experience, Orion Heating & Air, LLC, is pleased to offer you prompt and reliable services at affordable rates. From air conditioning repair to a wide array of air conditioning services, you can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We offer complete installations of all systems and units as well as thorough repair and maintenance work.
For your security, we're licensed, bonded, and insured—call us today to schedule an appointment for professional air-conditioning and heating services. The owner went to trade school for A/C, HVAC, heating & air conditioning maintenance and has been doing installation of heat pumps & systems, repair on central heat and air units for many years. Under his experience, he is pleased to offer exceptional services at great rates to save you money.
Servicing all Name Brands : Janitrol -Comfort Maker -Trane -Carrier- Whirlpool -Amana -York- Lennox- Ruud -Bryant- Miller- Gibson -Heil -Bayne- Bard- Rheem -Tappan- Intertherm- Ducane- Sun- Frigidaire- Tempstar- Armstrong- Goodman and more....... Contact us for all quality heating and air-conditioning services. Orion Heating & Air, LLC St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Call Jim at 727.502.7785
http://www.orionair.net/
jimshvac@msn.com

Thermostats

2010-06-04T18:59:00.000-07:00

Before purchasing a thermostat, it's best to determine the kind of heating or cooling system you have. Nowadays, I always recommend purchasing a digital thermostat because they are more accurate as opposed to the old style mercury-bulb, toggle switch kind. You can get away with a straight cool type thermostat with almost any type of heating system except for a heat pump system. A common mistake that people do when they try to replace their thermostat, is that they purchase a regular type thermostat when they have a heat pump system and find out it doesn't work. When having a heat pump system, you need to make sure you purchase a heat pump type thermostat.

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A/C maintenance by the home owner

2010-05-25T07:02:00.000-07:00

I always get asked by the homeowner what they can do as preventative maintenance on their a/c system. The only thing you can do, and it's highly important, is to replace your air filters often (between 2-3 months) and if accessible, pour a cup of bleach down your drain line.

Replacing your filters results in keeping your coils clean, making you avoid the costly repair of getting your coils chemically cleaned and also makes your system run at its highest efficiency.

Pouring bleach down your drain line breaks up any gunk buildup in your drain line and keeps it free and clear, preventing it from clogging up and getting water overflowing onto your ceiling or floor.

If you're hot, call me!!!

2010-04-20T10:04:00.000-07:00

So excited to announce our new tag line!

"If you're hot, call me"

My friend came up with it as a joke. As we were jocking around at different gatherings, people seem to remember that I have an HVAC company.

My wife insisted on making cards and giving them out to friends just to be funny. And so I did!!! Not only my friends loved the cards, but people were coming to me asking for more. I was amassed that it had such a positive response.

We decided to make it Orion Heating and Air official tag line.

So there you have it:

"If you're hot, call me".

What does SEER mean!!!

2010-04-12T20:51:00.000-07:00

When an hvac technician comes to repair your or replace your system they first thing they talk about is seer ratings.

Seer stands for: seasonal, energy, efficiency, ratio!

The higher the seer number the more efficient the system is. As of the today the lowest seer you can get is 13 seer system and the highest is a 21 seer system.

Now you ask how do you determine what is the best seer system for you. Well that depends on your preference. Some manufactures have savings calculators on their websites, these can help you make the best choice.

www.goodmanmfg.com

http://www.americanstandardair.com

How to get tax credit savings!

2010-04-12T20:15:00.000-07:00

Did you know that you can get a government tax credit if you install a 15 seer or higher air conditioning system.

Although a higher seer system will be a bit more money, it's totally worth it.

Not only you will get a government tax credit but you will also get a higher efficient system that will save you money on your power bill. This is win/win!!

At Orion heating and air we provide you all the information needed to make it easy for you or your accountant to file for your credit.

For more info please contact us at orionair.net

New website!

2010-04-06T18:37:00.001-07:00

We are so excited to announce our updated website!

http://www.orionair.net/

You can find all the information you need about us and our services.

We also offer a first-time customer coupon( tell your friends)

Let us take care of your HVAC needs this summer season!!

Check-up time

2010-03-07T14:18:00.000-08:00

Everyone should slowly start to consider scheduling their annual maintenances on their air conditioning systems. Get everything looked over so your system is up and ready to work at it's top efficiency level.

Get ready for the cooling season

2010-01-18T20:08:00.000-08:00

Maintain your system now!! Don't wait till it gets too hot out. Proper maintenance of your systems is recommended twice annually by a certified technician and licensed company , like Orion Heating & Air. Remember to always change your air filters and bleach your drain lines (if accessible) regularly. Orion Heating and Air offers maintenance plans for all your hvac systems. Call us with any questions or concerns. We'll be glad to help.

"How often should I change my air filter?"

2009-12-08T12:31:00.000-08:00

This is a great common question we always get out on the field. If you have an air furnace that supplies both your heat and cool air, rule of thumb is you should replace your air filter every 2-3 months. Now, if you have pets, you should check it every month. I normally advise my customers to check them within that period of time and then they will learn their own timetable. I always recommend "pleated" type air filters.

This is the best maintenance you can do for your system. Clean air filters contribute to excellent air flow, system runs less in return a big savings on your energy bill, and keeps your coil clean avoiding a service call and the high cost of cleaning it. For even more efficient results, I recommend to sign up for maintenance plans and have the system checked out twice annually.