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Operating Your Ceiling Fans For Maximum Seasonal Comfort
By Bobby Rinaldi
Ceiling fans can be great energy savers all year round, but they save the most energy during the hottest summer months. (more…)
Uneven Heating And Cooling A Problem? A Zoning System Can Take Care Of That
By Bobby Rinaldi
Uneven heating and cooling in a home can be very frustrating. With central Florida's high humidity, maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout your home is difficult…
Duct Cleaning: Because The Stuff In There Shouldn’t Be In Your Air
By Bobby Rinaldi
Dirty ducts can be a source of unhealthy pollutants, including mold spores, germs, pollen, dust and insect infestations. Duct cleaning is essential to improving your home's air,…
Furnace Noise: So What Does That Cracking, Popping Or Banging Mean?
By Bobby Rinaldi
The familiar sounds of the furnace moving warm air through the system can be reassuring and soothing on a cold winter day. We expect to…
A Florida Homeowner’s Guide To Ductwork Insulation
By Bobby Rinaldi
Residents here in the greater Orlando area are always searching for new ways to save energy and money around their homes. In today's economy homeowners…
Even In Sunny Florida, Your Water Pipes Can Freeze — Do You Know What To Do?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Even here in usually sunny greater Orlando area, we have a few nights each winter that get below freezing. All it takes is a few…
Tankless Water Heating: Will You Need More Than 1 Unit?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Tankless water heaters, also called demand or instantaneous, have a completely different design than a traditional storage-tank system -- which makes them more energy efficient.…
Working With Your Ventilation System For Optimal Home Health
By Bobby Rinaldi
A well-ventilated home provides a clean, comfortable living environment in all seasons. Here are some of the ways that your ventilation system keeps your home…
Anatomy Of A Heat Pump: How The Sum Of The Parts Means Greater Efficiency
By Bobby Rinaldi
A heat pump offers central Florida homeowners a highly efficient way to heat and cool their homes. In warmer climates similar to Orlando’s, heat pumps…
Buying A Furnace Online: Are You Getting More Than You Bargained For?
By Bobby Rinaldi
The online world continues to be an important component of our buying habits. It’s easy to find heavy discounts on products ranging from computers to…
Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Why Having Just 1 Is Never Enough
By Bobby Rinaldi
Modern heating and HVAC systems are safer and more reliable than ever, but in any home, carbon monoxide remains an unseen but deadly danger. It…
Preventing Costly Energy Losses In Your Duct System
By Bobby Rinaldi
Experts agree that the average duct system is subject to significant losses. In fact, Energy Star estimates that most homes will lose an average of…
NATE Certification: Why Your HVAC Technician Should Have It
By Bobby Rinaldi
The most highly-skilled Orlando-area HVAC contractors and technicians are NATE-certified. It makes good sense to hire contractor with NATE certification because of the high performance standards…
Six Easy Ways To Minimize Airborne Dust
By Bobby Rinaldi
Airborne dust in the home is something that we'll never be completely rid of, but there are techniques to minimize exposure. To help keep your…
The Ductless Mini Split: Three Reasons To Give It Serious Consideration
By Bobby Rinaldi
If installing a new duct system (or extending existing ductwork) is prohibitive for cost, time or convenience reasons, consider a ductless mini split heat pump.…
MERV Filters: How The Numbers Add Up
By Bobby Rinaldi
Do you know which MERV filters will enhance your home’s indoor air quality and protect your HVAC equipment? It’s fairly easy to find out. All…