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A Radiant Barrier Can Cool You Down This Summer
By Bobby Rinaldi
Are you anticipating the upcoming humid summer months? They are quickly approaching. As a Florida resident, it’s in your best interest to learn about radiant…
DIY Energy Evaluations: 6 Key Steps
By Bobby Rinaldi
A do-it-yourself energy evaluation helps Orlando area homeowners identify energy-usage deficiencies and save precious energy from season to season. If greater home comfort and lower…
How NATE Certification Benefits Florida Homeowners
By Bobby Rinaldi
Central Florida residents know that air conditioning is an absolute must in any home. Whether it’s keeping current HVAC systems well-maintained or having a new…
Proper Ventilation Has a Whole-House Effect
By Bobby Rinaldi
It's not uncommon to say that you are headed outside for some fresh air. Did you know that with proper ventilation, you could actually enjoy…
Energy Efficiency Tax Credits for HVAC Upgrades
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you have been considering installing high-efficiency heating or air-conditioning systems in your home in order to lower your utility bills, you can do so…
Utilizing Programmable Thermostats for a Constantly Comfy Florida Home
By Bobby Rinaldi
Many savvy homeowners here in the greater Orlando area get significant energy and cost savings from programmable thermostats. Thinking about joining that group? Programmable units…
Geothermal Heating and Cooling: Understand the 4 Types of Systems
By Bobby Rinaldi
Geothermal heating and cooling is a unique and extremely cost-effective way of using solar energy that's collected in the ground as the medium of exchanging…
Think Carbon Monoxide Detectors Aren’t Necessary? Think Again
By Bobby Rinaldi
Did you know that carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is estimated to be responsible for more than 500 accidental deaths and 5,000 injuries every year? CO…
Drain Cleaning: How It Can Improve Your Plumbing’s Performance
By Bobby Rinaldi
The drain system plays an important role in the overall health of your home's plumbing system. Water must have a clear and unobstructed path so it…
To Improve Indoor Air Quality, Focus on These 3 Factors
By Bobby Rinaldi
Indoor air quality is important for your health and well-being, so why do we so often overlook how to improve it? If we live in…
Proper Humidification Can Help You Avoid the Flu
By Bobby Rinaldi
Dry air in your Orlando home this winter will not only increase static electricity and possibly cause damage to wood floors, furniture and musical instruments,…
Understanding Solar Panel Efficiency Ratings
By Bobby Rinaldi
Using solar energy to help supplement or completely power your home's HVAC system is a cost effective option in the Orlando area since sunshine is…
Learn the Differences Between Fiberglass and Cellulose Insulation
By Bobby Rinaldi
In the Orlando area, proper insulation is essential to keep cooling and heating costs down. No matter the season, without proper insulation, you're throwing away…
Troubleshoot Your Water Heater Before Calling for Help
By Bobby Rinaldi
You depend on your water heater to provide for all of your hot water needs, including bathing, cooking and washing clothes and dishes. Many of…
Using UV Lights to Control Bioaerosols
By Bobby Rinaldi
Many industries, such as health care, food processing and water treatment plants, have been using UV lights to destroy biological contaminants to protect their facilities,…
Home Efficiency May Dictate a Heat Pump’s Balance Point Setting
By Bobby Rinaldi
For homeowners in the greater Orlando area, heat pumps are excellent heating and cooling systems, which may provide steady heat during the heating months and…