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A Zoning System: For Consistent Cooling Everywhere In Your Home
By Bobby Rinaldi
One of the biggest complaints during the cooling season is uneven temperatures throughout the house. Certain rooms are too cold while others are too warm,…
How An Attic Fan Fits Into an Overall Energy-Savings Strategy
By Bobby Rinaldi
Energy costs continue to rise and homeowners constantly struggle to keep them under control. It pays to have an overall energy-savings strategy that includes a…
The Energy Star: Look For It When You’re Replacing Your A/C
By Bobby Rinaldi
When the time comes to replace your air conditioning system, look for the Energy Star label; it's your assurance that the product you’re considering is…
Your Heat Pump’s Cranky? Try Some Simple Troubleshooting Before You Call The Contractor
By Bobby Rinaldi
In Orlando's mild climate, heat pumps pull double duty as both heaters and air conditioners. Unlike a conventional system with separate central air conditioner and…
Why A Duct Cleaning? Don’t You Dust The Rest Of The House?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Air ducts are a part of the house many homeowners never give much thought to, but to ignore them would be a mistake. Over time,…
The Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit: A Saturday Project With Long-Term Potential
By Bobby Rinaldi
Conducting your own energy audit is a cost-effective way to uncover problems in your home that contribute to high cooling and heating bills. It only…
Heading North For The Summer? Take Care Of Your Home Maintenance Essentials Before You Go
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you're planning to take off on vacation, it's important to make sure your house is well taken care of before you go. This is…
Minimizing Your Risk Of Water Damage When The A/C’s Going All The Time
By Bobby Rinaldi
Indoor water damage from air conditioners is a real concern for Orlando residents because it can go undetected, harming anything where the water collects. Extra…
Is Tankless Water Heating For You?
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you enjoy a readily flow of continuous hot water and would like to save substantially on water heating costs, then a tankless water heating…
Six Easy Ways To Control Your Summer Energy Costs
By Bobby Rinaldi
With record heat in cities across the country this spring, there's no denying that summer is coming. Warm weather means a spike in energy bills…
Geothermal Installations: Weighing Upfront Cost Against Long-Term Savings
By Bobby Rinaldi
Geothermal heating and cooling utilizes the Earth’s steady underground temperature to transfer heat to or from the living space of your home. Well-suited to Orlando's…
You Expect A Lot From Your Heat Pump — Give It The Attention It Needs
By Bobby Rinaldi
The cooling months are here, which means overtime for your heat-pump system. Your heat pump works hard to keep your home cool and comfortable. Help…
Sizing Your New System: The ABC’s Of Manual J
By Bobby Rinaldi
When HVAC contractors recommend a new air conditioner for your home, they use a tool called Manual J. Although heating and cooling equipment has consistent…
Three Reasons To Consider Ductless Cooling For That Addition You’re Building
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you're adding on to your home and want an easy solution for air conditioning, consider ductless cooling. These are heat pumps that don't use…
With R-22 Costs Rising, Do You Really Want To Hang Onto That Aging Air Conditioner?
By Bobby Rinaldi
R-22 costs are expected to triple in 2012 when compared to the last air conditioning season. That fact, combined with the rising cost of electricity,…
Replacing Your Air Conditioner? Evaluate These 6 Features, In Addition To The SEER Rating
By Bobby Rinaldi
Your air conditioner may be the hardest-working appliance in your home. When you need to replace it, you'll want to get the most for your…