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The Language of Heat Pumps: Is It Foreign to You?
By Bobby Rinaldi
While some HVAC systems use separate appliances to heat and cool a home, heat pumps can provide both functions in the same system for year-round…
The Heat Pump in Your Orlando Home: Its Cooling, Heating and Defrost Cycles
By Bobby Rinaldi
An air-source heat pump is a technological marvel capable of producing either heating or cooling for your Central Florida home, whichever is needed at the…
Caulk Basics for Beginners
By Bobby Rinaldi
Caulk is a low-cost, effective way to help weatherize your home. Caulking and other sealing products will block drafts and seal air leaks that can make…
Your Radon-Resistant New Home: 5 Construction Essentials
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you’re building a new home, it’s likely you consider many attributes to be top priority. One of these attributes should be construction techniques that…
Make Sure Your Ductless Mini Split Is Working Optimally in Cooler Weather
By Bobby Rinaldi
Ductless mini splits do a good job of heating homes here in the Orlando area when the weather turns chilly, and you'll get more comfort…
Furnace Replacement Can Be Overwhelming If You Haven’t Done Your Homework
By Bobby Rinaldi
There are several reasons why you might be considering furnace replacement. Your old furnace could be costing you too much in repairs, you could be…
How a Thermal Expansion Valve Adds Greater Efficiency to Your Air Conditioner
By Bobby Rinaldi
Air conditioning is essential in our Central Florida region, and the more efficiently your A/C operates the better. To maximize cooling efficiency when you're replacing…
A/C Capacity Measured in Tons? Here’s the Story
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you're having a new air conditioning system installed in your Orlando area home, and your HVAC technician says your home requires a three-ton A/C,…
Fall’s Around the Corner — A Seasonal Maintenance Checklist for Your Orlando Home
By Bobby Rinaldi
As fall approaches, it brings with it the promise of falling leaves and cooler weather. But something to consider before the cool season arrives is…
How Tankless Water Heaters Work Compared to Traditional Tank Models
By Bobby Rinaldi
Are you looking to replace the water heater in your Orlando area home? In addition to traditional storage tank water heaters, there is another option…
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Are Your Best Protection Against the Deadly Gas
By Bobby Rinaldi
It can't be seen, smelled or heard, but it can kill you. We're talking about the deadly gas, carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas produced…
Is Your Orlando Area Upstairs Too Hot? Tips for Keeping it Cool
By Bobby Rinaldi
Though the first floor of your Orlando home may be cool and comfortable, it's not uncommon for upstairs rooms to be too hot. This is…
Ductwork Issues That Can Obstruct Airflow and Impact HVAC Efficiency
By Bobby Rinaldi
Your HVAC system's ductwork plays a vital role in the overall efficiency and performance of your cooling or heating system. There are numerous problems that…
5 Energy-Saving Myths That Can Cost You More When Cooling Your Home
By Bobby Rinaldi
The hot weather isn't going anywhere in Central Florida for quite a while. You need a cool home, but you should consider what you can…
An Air Source Heat Pump for Cooling: Learn the Benefits
By Bobby Rinaldi
Air source heat pump use is big in central Florida. It's one of the most efficient/economical means of providing cool, conditioned air to your Orlando…
To Replace the A/C or Not: Here’s Why You Should
By Bobby Rinaldi
Your old air conditioning system may still has a few years left before it reaches its predicted service life, but you may decide to go…