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An HVAC Maintenance Agreement: What Should It Cover?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Although you may think that taking out a service agreement for your Orlando area home's heating/cooling system is like buying an extended warranty for your…
Your Guide to Hiring an HVAC Contractor Who’s Reputable, Reliable
By Bobby Rinaldi
Installing, repairing and maintaining a home's HVAC system requires considerable training and experience. When you're hiring an HVAC contractor, you'll also want to ensure that…
Winter Vacation Plans? Heed These Pre-Departure Home Security Tips
By Bobby Rinaldi
The last thing you want to confront upon returning from a vacation is a household disaster such as a burglary or busted pipes, or even something…
5 Signs That Could Mean Your Furnace Is In Trouble
By Bobby Rinaldi
Though Orlando winters are fairly mild, you don't want to be dealing with furnace replacement or repair when the temperature drops. Why not make sure your…
Your Carbon Monoxide Detector: It Matters Where You Install It
By Bobby Rinaldi
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a natural by-product of any combustion device, including your furnace, gas stove and water heater. If the appliances in your Orlando…
Standby Generators: Do You Know How They Work?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Mother Nature has a mind of her own so it's nice to have something you can depend on when the power goes out and the…
5 Ways To Save Energy and Money During Winter
By Bobby Rinaldi
While energy usage can be high during the heating months, that doesn't mean you have to break the bank to keep your home comfortable. There…
Geothermal Heat Pumps: How Do They Work?
By Bobby Rinaldi
A geothermal heat pump is a highly efficient and money-saving alternative to traditional fuel-based or electric heating and cooling sources. Here is a brief guide…
Annual Service: What To Expect From Your Contractor
By Bobby Rinaldi
One factor that can greatly impact home comfort is the health of your heating and cooling system. Both HVAC experts and the U.S. Department of…
Tankless Water Heaters: How They Work and What They Can Do For You
By Bobby Rinaldi
Water heating is a significant energy expense in most homes. With hot water accounting for as much as 15-25 percent of your monthly energy bill,…
How Can Radiant Heating Benefit Your Home?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Radiant heating is an alternative form of home climate control that supplies heat directly to the floors, walls or ceilings of the room. The heat…
Want To Stay Healthy Over Winter? Take Care of Your Humidifier
By Bobby Rinaldi
Chilly winter days can be uncomfortable in Central Florida, but it can be even more uncomfortable and unhealthy inside the home due to dry indoor…
HEPA vs Other Air Filters: What’s the Difference?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Whether you're suffering from allergies or just want to keep your home a little cleaner, air filtration is one way to help improve the overall…
UV Lights Are Tough on Some Harmful Microorganisms
By Bobby Rinaldi
Imagine paying good money for lights you’ll turn on but never see. If the lights are UV lights inside your HVAC system, you and your…
Get the Jump on Heat Loss, It’s an Issue Even in Orlando’s Mild Climate
By Bobby Rinaldi
Living in the Orlando area, you're probably not terribly concerned with reducing winter heat loss but our winters do get pretty chilly, and anything you…
When the Programmable Thermostat Is Set Correctly, You’re Set for Savings
By Bobby Rinaldi
A programmable thermostat is a convenient device for balancing comfort and energy savings, if it's programmed correctly. Use this handy guide to better understand programming…