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Steps to Take When Your Air Conditioner Breaks in the Summer
By Bobby Rinaldi
When the hot, humid Orlando summer weather settles in, you need a well-functioning air conditioner to keep your home comfortable. Unfortunately, the hottest time of…
Do You Treat HVAC Inspections Seriously?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Do you look at HVAC preventative maintenance as optional -- that is, something you can schedule every few years, when the mood hits you? You…
Father’s Day Gifts that Keep Things Cool
By Bobby Rinaldi
Two things that Floridians count on in June are hot weather and Father's Day. This year, why not celebrate your dad with something that will…
Why You Should Care for Your Heater in the Summer
By Bobby Rinaldi
Taking care of your heater might not seem like something you need to do during summer, especially in the Orlando area. However, there are a…
How Your HVAC System Can Ward Off Mosquitoes
By Bobby Rinaldi
Mosquitoes make it difficult to enjoy our warm Florida climate without experiencing bites that leave itchy, red welts. These bloodsucking pests are more than just…
Interior Design and Efficiency: How Window Treatments Affect HVAC
By Bobby Rinaldi
Window heat gain during the cooling months makes your HVAC system work harder, which means more wear and higher energy bills. Looking on the bright…
When to Prep Your HVAC for Summer
By Bobby Rinaldi
With temperatures already heating up in the Orlando area, this is a good time to focus on summer HVAC prep. Since you’re likely to need…
HVAC 101: How Thermostats Work
By Bobby Rinaldi
You might mistakenly think that your thermostat isn't an important HVAC component because of its size. In reality, it's the thermostat that controls your entire…
How to Save Energy in Late Spring and Early Summer
By Bobby Rinaldi
You want to save energy and you try to save energy, but are you getting good results with lower energy bills? As summer arrives in…
How to Protect Your HVAC from Pests
By Bobby Rinaldi
Here in Florida, we know more than we'd like about the harm home pests can do. From rodents to roaches, we're well schooled in deterring,…
Air Filter Always Dirty? Reasons Why
By Bobby Rinaldi
It's normal to have a dirty air filter in your HVAC system every month or so. The entire air volume inside your house—including all the…
Work HVAC Elements into Your Interior Design
By Bobby Rinaldi
Most components of your home's HVAC system are hidden from view, but others like the supply/return registers, thermostat and ductless mini-split units sit fully exposed…
Energy Vampires: Pet Doors and Your HVAC Efficiency
By Bobby Rinaldi
There are many energy vampires in your home — that is, appliances that use energy when you don't realize they are running after they're turned…
Residential Rooftop HVAC Units: Worth the Effort?
By Bobby Rinaldi
If it's time to replace your home's cooling equipment, you may be intrigued by the idea of installing a rooftop HVAC unit. Rooftop units are…
VOCs: What to Know
By Bobby Rinaldi
Local news and weather reports broadcast air quality alerts when pollutants build to unhealthy levels outdoors, which helps sensitive groups avoid exposure to bad air.…
Effective Reminders to Change Your Air Filter
By Bobby Rinaldi
Lowering your electric bills and increasing your home comfort might be as easy as checking and changing the air filter for your HVAC system. A…