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The Rinaldi's Blog
by Scott Hudson, Vice-President
Before You Leave: Follow Our HVAC Vacation Checklist
If you’re like millions of Americans across the country, there’s a good chance that you’re planning a vacation now that the weather has warmed up a bit. To fully prepare for your trip, however, it’s a good idea to make an HVAC vacation checklist so that your energy...
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Soundproof Your HVAC: No More HVAC Noise
When the summer heat and humidity settle in and your cooling system is running day and night, you don't want to have to deal with excessive HVAC noise. While a quiet hum from the equipment and low-level air movement sounds are expected, loud noises are disruptive and...
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HVAC Disposal the Eco-Friendly Way: What You Can Recycle
If you’re upgrading to a new heating and cooling system in your home, HVAC disposal is something to be aware of when it’s time to get rid of the old system. Just leaving components to be picked up on the street as large-item trash, or placing them in a convenient...
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Best Proven Methods to Check for an HVAC Leak
When an HVAC system is functioning properly, its refrigerant level shouldn't drop. That's because the refrigerant isn't consumed or used up – it simply circulates in a sealed loop, absorbing heat from the indoor air through the evaporator coil, and expelling it...
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The Role of a Sealed Combustion Closet in Safe Home Air
If you have a gas water heater or furnace inside your Orlando home, the equipment's operation may be putting your family's health and safety in jeopardy. It's crucial to understand this potential hazard, so you can take measures to ensure you have a healthy and safe...
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A Complete Guide to the Different HVAC Types: Pros and Cons
Shopping for a new HVAC system can be a complicated process. There are a lot of different options out there, and a lot of different features you can choose from. How do you know what kind of system is right for your needs? Here's a guide to help you figure it out....
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How to Celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week as a Homeowner
It's Air Quality Awareness Week! This annual EPA-sponsored event is meant to promote the value of clean air and how to make it better wherever you are. When resting, the average adult breathes about 11,600 quarts of air daily. Everything that’s in the air goes into...
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What All Homeowners Should Know About Ductwork Maintenance and its Benefits
You don't worry much about your ductwork, do you? After all, it's tucked away in the attic, walls or basement, and it seems like there's no real reason to give it a thought. But over time, with all that cold and hot air coming through and year after year of expanding...
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When HVAC and Bugs Collide
Beautiful skies and warm weather aren’t the only things that spring ushers in around Orlando. The advent of spring also brings the bugs back in full force. The eternal pursuit of food and shelter can lead bugs straight into your HVAC system, especially if the...
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Why Homeowners Should Be Aware of Electronic Cigarettes When Controlling Indoor Air Quality
It's well known that smoking tobacco indoors pollutes a home's air supply with numerous chemicals and carcinogens. What about the new trend of vaping electronic cigarettes that's touted as a less hazardous alternative? If you're concerned about air quality in your...
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Simple Ways to Host a Safe Easter Egg Hunt
Easter is coming! One of the most fun annual traditions is the Easter egg hunt. But if you're hosting one in your home for the neighborhood kids, there are a number of concerns, in terms of both comfort and safety. Here are a few tips to help you host a safe Easter...
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A Guide to Using Your Energy Tax Credits
Are you considering making energy efficient improvements and equipment upgrades around your home this year? If so, you may qualify for tax credits, and/or other types of rebates and incentives that can help offset the upfront cost. Here's a helpful guide on different...
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The Benefits of Using a Dehumidifer in the Spring
Here in Florida with its subtropical climate, the average annual humidity level is a high 74 percent. The level spikes in spring and summer, because warmer air holds more moisture. If you're seeing the effects of high indoor humidity this spring, now's the time to...
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How to Banish Airborne Bacteria and Improve Your Air Quality with UV Lights
UV (ultraviolet) lights do a remarkable job at improving air quality indoors with little effort on your part. These light bulbs mimic a spectrum of sunshine that acts as a disinfectant for bacteria, viruses and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The UV lights clean by...
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Is Your Air Conditioning Affecting Your Skin?
Dry skin is not something we usually have to worry about in Florida. In fact, if there are any advantages to living in a humid climate, it's that we're not usually afflicted with the level of dryness that can make skin and scalp flake, while also drying out nasal...
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IAQ Concerns for At-Home Gyms
Your exercise room or home gym offers an ideal way to get in shape for better health. To maximize your benefits, you probably took a lot of care choosing equipment, and make regular workouts a priority. Another top concern should be the air quality in your home gym,...
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How to Improve Home Comfort with Spring Cleaning
With the warming outdoor temperatures, it's time to tackle spring cleaning and maintenance chores to spruce up your home for the coming summer. When you're putting together a spring to-do list, be sure to add on these HVAC-related tasks to improve your home comfort....
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Laundry Room Ventilation Concerns for Renovations
When a home remodel is in the works and it includes the laundry area, you’ll have to build in laundry room ventilation. Building codes require vents for dryers to take out the excessive heat and humidity, along with any combustion gases associated with gas dryers. The...
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